Stranger Things star Joe Keery and pop singer Sabrina Carpenter are back with dating rumours. Though there hasn't been any confirmation about the news from either of the artists, fans have found new evidence
that suggests their closeness yet again. Joe has been in the news for the past few weeks, ever since his Netflix series marked its finale on New Year's eve, and he started ruling the global charts soon after as DJo for his viral track End of Beginning. Though fans continue to shower him with love for playing Steve Harrington in the Duffer Brothers' show, Joe's personal life seems to be grabbing eyeballs too.
Joe Keery, Sabrina Carpenter at SNL after-party
Fresh speculation swirled when
Joe Keery and Espresso maker Sabrina Carpenter were seen at the
Saturday Night Live after-party. The event to raise a toast to Finn Wolfhard's hosting debut on
Saturday Night Live in New York City happened on January 18. Soon after, photos and videos flooded social media where Sabrina was seen stepping out of a car wearing a long black coat. Joe also arrived at the event sporting a black leather jacket and grey jeans. Though the duo arrived separately, but their present together at the same bash got noticed, leaving netizens claiming there's more to their closeness.
Past evidences that left fans suspicious
This isn't the first time Joe and Sabrina have sparked relationship rumours. It started during the Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival 2025 when Sabrina playfully "arrested" Joe onstage as part of her signature "cuffing season" skit. The 26-year-old called out to Joe from the stage, handing him fuzzy pink handcuffs, as he happily played along. The moment left fans in a frenzy who found it cute, funny and full of chemistry.
Beyond casual friend vibes
Soon after, Sabrina and Joe started following each other on Instagram. Sabrina was also spotted at Joe's ACL DJo set shortly after the "arrest" moment which added to the speculation that something more could be going on behind the scenes. Fans wondered whether she was showing support beyond casual friend vibes to the 33-year-old actor-singer.Neither Sabrina Carpenter nor Joe Keery has made any public statement or comment on the dating rumours as yet. There hasn't been any shared photo, or outings beyond the public events too.