If you had "Stranger Things star and Grammy-winning rapper" on your 2024 celebrity dating bingo card, you probably won big. Honestly, the internet nearly imploded when footage surfaced of Joseph Quinn and Doja Cat together in London. It was the kind of crossover event that felt like fan fiction coming to life, mostly because we all remembered the absolute chaos of how it started.
Remember 2022? Noah Schnapp—basically playing the world’s most chaotic wingman—leaked his private DMs with Doja. She had messaged him asking if his co-star Joseph Quinn was single. She even told him to tell Joseph to "hmu." It was embarrassing. It was viral. Doja even went on Instagram Live to call Noah a "weasel" for sharing a private conversation.
Fast forward two years, and it turns out she actually got the guy.
The London Summer of Joseph Quinn and Doja Cat
In August 2024, the rumors shifted from "internet crush" to "actual reality." The two were spotted multiple times looking very much like a couple. They weren't just grabbing coffee; they were strolling through Camden and Soho, holding hands, and acting like they’d been together for months.
One specific video from DeuxMoi showed them walking with Joseph’s arm draped over Doja’s shoulder. He even did that subtle hand-on-the-lower-back thing that sent fans into a tailspin. They were also seen at a pub called the Coach & Horses, where witnesses said they were deep in conversation for hours. It didn't look like a PR stunt. It looked like two people who were genuinely obsessed with each other.
Did They Actually Date or Was It Just a Fling?
They were definitely a thing. After the London sightings, they were spotted at an airport in Mexico around Valentine’s Day in 2025. You don’t fly to Mexico for a mid-February getaway with someone you’re "just friends" with.
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Sources at the time mentioned that Doja was "allowing things to happen" and just having fun. Joseph, who was busy catapulting into the A-list with A Quiet Place: Day One and his casting as Johnny Storm in The Fantastic Four, seemed to be handling the high-profile attention surprisingly well.
The dynamic was interesting because they are polar opposites in the public eye. Doja is known for being loud, eccentric, and perpetually "online." Joseph is the classic low-profile British actor who barely uses social media. Somehow, the "chaos meets calm" energy worked. For a while.
The 2025 Breakup Rumors
By the spring of 2025, the vibe changed. Celebrity relationships usually follow a pattern, and this one hit the "Raya Phase" pretty hard. In April 2025, reports started circulating that Joseph Quinn was back on the exclusive dating app Raya.
Around the same time, Doja hopped on a Twitch stream and dropped some hints. She told her fans she was "about to be single and ready to mingle." She didn't name Joseph directly—she rarely does—but the timing was too perfect to be a coincidence.
Why did it end?
Honestly, the logistics were a nightmare.
- Distance: He’s based in London; she’s in the US.
- Workloads: Joseph began filming for the Fantastic Four and a series of Beatles biopics.
- Public Pressure: Doja’s fanbase is intense, and Joseph’s Stranger Things fans are equally protective.
By late 2025, most sources confirmed the romance had fizzled out. It wasn't a dramatic explosion, just a mutual realization that their lives were moving in opposite directions. It’s a classic Hollywood story: the manifestation worked, they had a great run, and then reality set in.
What Most People Get Wrong
A lot of people think Joseph was "scared off" by Doja’s online personality or the Noah Schnapp drama. That’s likely not the case. In interviews, Joseph has actually praised Doja, calling her "incredibly talented" and "hilarious." They even laughed about the 2022 DM leak together.
It’s also a misconception that this was a PR relationship designed to boost his profile for Marvel or her album sales. If it were PR, they would have walked a red carpet together. They never did. They kept it to pubs, concerts, and airports—the places where real couples actually hang out.
What’s Next for the Duo?
Joseph is currently in the middle of a massive career surge. Between Marvel and his upcoming dramatic roles, he's rarely in one time zone for long. Doja, meanwhile, has been teasing new music that fans are already convinced is inspired by her time with Joseph. If we get a soulful ballad about a "British boy" on her next project, we'll know for sure.
If you’re still holding out hope for a reunion, don’t hold your breath. Both seem to have moved on, though they reportedly remain on good terms.
Actionable Insights for Fans
- Check the Credits: Keep an ear out for Doja’s upcoming lyrics; she’s famous for "venting" about her real life in her music.
- Follow the Press Tours: Joseph’s Fantastic Four press tour in 2025/2026 will likely be the first time he's asked directly about his personal life in a long time.
- Ignore the Fakes: Stay away from "fan-led" TikTok updates that claim they are secretly married. If they aren't spotted by a grainy iPhone camera in a London pub, it probably isn't happening.
The saga of Joseph Quinn and Doja Cat together proved one thing: sometimes sliding into the DMs (even through a teenage co-star) actually works. It just doesn't always last forever.