David Harbour Absent from Co-star's Wedding While in New York City
David Harbour, the 50-year-old actor from White Plains, New York, did not attend the wedding of his Stranger Things co-star Maya Hawke on Saturday, despite being in town. The ceremony took place at St. George’s Episcopal Church in New York City, where Hawke, 27, married singer Christian Lee Hutson, 35.
Mystery Outing During Nuptials
Instead of joining the wedding festivities, Harbour was photographed on a Valentine's Day outing with an unidentified woman. He wore an olive green peacoat and a blue cap, while his companion had red hair and a coat. This sighting comes as Harbour is a year removed from his separation from English singer and actress Lily Allen, 40, with divorce proceedings ongoing.
Stranger Things Cast in Attendance
According to a Page Six report on Sunday, several actors from the Netflix series were present at the wedding. The attendees included:
- Sadie Sink, 23
- Finn Wolfhard, 23
- Joe Keery, 33
- Caleb McLaughlin, 24
- Gaten Matarazzo, 23
- Natalie Dyer, 31
Other notable guests included Hawke's parents, actors Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, both 55, as well as actors Sam Nivola and Kathryn Newton.
Background of Bullying Allegations
Harbour's absence follows months of controversy. In November, the Daily Mail revealed that he was investigated by show officials after Millie Bobby Brown, 21, filed a harassment and bullying claim. A source stated that "there were pages and pages of accusations" and that "the investigation went on for months" before filming for the final season began.
Despite this, Harbour and Brown appeared friendly at the Stranger Things season 5 premiere. In a 2021 podcast interview, Harbour described their relationship as protective, saying, "I have a real protective feeling for her. I have a real, like, worry. I worry about her and the fame and all that she has to struggle with."
Personal Turmoil and Public Scrutiny
The bullying claims emerged amid Harbour's personal drama with Lily Allen. Allen's album West End Girl includes tracks like Tennis and Madeline, which allude to Harbour having a three-year affair and multiple infidelities. Allen and her ex-husband Sam Cooper share two daughters, Ethel, 14, and Marnie, 12.
In an interview with Esquire Spain last fall, Harbour reflected on his life choices, stating, "You either accept your path completely and realise that even the pain and the slip-ups and the mistakes are all part of the journey, and that there's truth and growth, wisdom and deeper empathy and connection in all that." He added that changing one aspect might require altering everything, likening it to a house of cards.
As Harbour navigates these personal and professional challenges, his absence from Hawke's wedding highlights the ongoing complexities in his life, juxtaposed with the celebratory union of his co-star.
