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"Stranger Things" Stars Advocate for LGBTQ+ Representation on TV
8 Nov
Summary
- "Stranger Things" stars Maya Hawke and Amybeth McNulty discuss the importance of LGBTQ+ representation on TV
- Hawke is proud of the impact her character Robin has had on LGBTQ+ fans
- McNulty appreciates the Duffer Brothers' approach to writing queer storylines
As of November 8th, 2025, "Stranger Things" stars Maya Hawke and Amybeth McNulty are speaking out about the importance of LGBTQ+ representation on television. This comes in the wake of a recent GLAAD study that found nearly half of all LGBTQ+ characters will disappear from TV next season.
Hawke, who plays the show's first openly gay character Robin Buckley, expressed her pride in the impact her role has had on LGBTQ+ fans. She shared that her proudest moments have been when people told her that watching the show with their families helped them communicate about their sexuality. Hawke also noted that having a leading LGBTQ+ character on a mainstream show like "Stranger Things" is significant, as it reaches a wider audience.
