Dustin might have broken up with his girlfriend, Suzie, offline — but turns out, Gaten Matarazzo himself is no stranger to love!Best known as Dustin from ‘Stranger Things’, Gaten Matarazzo doesn’t just light up the screen. He’s also half of one of Hollywood’s sweetest, most genuine young couples. Yep, we’re talking about him and Elizabeth “Lizzy” Yu. Fans have basically watched these two grow up together, both on camera and off. If you’re curious about Lizzy, their relationship, or what’s going on with them now, here’s the scoop.
Who is Elizabeth Yu ?
Elizabeth Yu was born on October 6, 2002, in New Jersey. She’s an actress who’s just starting to break out in TV and film. Her background is pretty diverse — her dad’s Korean, and her mom’s got German, Irish, and Polish roots. After finishing up at Pinelands Regional High School in 2021, Lizzy dove straight into acting.She was one of the cast members in the movie ‘Somewhere in Queens’ back in 2022. But her big moment? Landing the role of Princess Azula in the live-action movie ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’. That gig put her in the spotlight, especially as the show picked up steam for more seasons. She’s also in the drama ‘May December’, playing Mary Atherton-Yoo, where she got to work alongside some big names like Julianne Moore, Natalie Portman, and show off her range. Lizzy’s career keeps picking up speed — she’s juggling movies, streaming projects, and her personal life all at once.
Gaten Matarazzo and Elizabeth Yu: Looking back at their love story
Gaten and Lizzy’s story started way before either of them got famous. As reported by People, they first crossed paths sometime in 2017, when they were just teens. From there, they actually became friends first, and things slowly turned romantic.Their official anniversary? March 4, 2018. Both were still in high school — Gaten was off filming ‘Stranger Things Season 3’, and Lizzy had just started auditioning and chasing her own acting dreams. Later that year, they decided to go public, sharing photos and little moments on social media.For the fans of the duo, here’s a timeline:Lizzy posted their first photo together in June 2018, right around ‘Stranger Things Season 3’ filming. It was their first real “we’re together” moment for the public. In 2019, they went to junior prom together. Then came 2021, the year of senior prom. The duo kept the tradition going and hit up senior prom in May that year. Lizzy shared a photo on Instagram of the couple attending senior prom together: “I will never think of High School without thinking of you.”As both careers took off, Gaten and Lizzy started showing up at big events together. Lizzy supported him at the ‘Stranger Things Season 4’ premiere, and they even hit the red carpet at the Tony Awards.By May 2023, they’d hit their five-year mark. Gaten posted a heartfelt message online, thanking Lizzy for being understanding, supportive, and loving every single day. “Holy s—,” he captioned the carousel of photos. “Five years. And yet again. I miss the post by one minute. Thanks for putting up with me every day. I love you.”Almost eight years in, Gaten and Lizzy are still going strong. Per People, they live together in New York City with their cats, and they keep cheering each other on — whether it’s new roles, busy schedules, or just life in general.
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