Is Stranger Things' Joe Keery The New McDreamy? Internet Thinks So

Joe Keery is the flavour of the season! In just a few days, he has managed to win hearts even while bidding a goodbye to his character Steve Harrington in Stranger Things. This, as he continues to soar

in terms of daily streams on Spotify Global, as his End of Beginning (2023) smashes records, surpassing Taylor Swift. And if that's not all, he was the biggest head-turner at the Golden Globe Awards held on January 11. Infact, Joe's appearance in a blonde look, sporting glasses, his perfect charm and a white suit was enough to send the entire internet ablaze. Joe became the top trend of the day in no time, as fans kept gushing over his perfect appearance at the mega awards night.

Joe Keery has set internet ablaze

Netizens have been flooding social media ever since Joe appeared on the stage of the Globes as a presenter, along with Charli XCX. Many took to X (formerly Twitter) and posted his photos and videos with intense reactions. A fan wrote, "god created and sculpted joe keery’s side profile and then he rested on the seventh day." Another fan added, "joe keery i’m free on tuesday if you’re free on tuesday if you’re free on tuesday im free on tuesday."

One follower reacted, "Joe Keery looking like absolute royalty on the #GoldenGlobes red carpet! That crisp white tux with the subtle sheen, tousled blonde hair, and that charming smile? Peak leading man energy! Stranger Things star to Hollywood heartthrob – the glow-up is real. Netflix, you’ve got a gem! Slay the night, @joekeery! Keep shining bright!"

Adolescence star Owen Copper, who became the youngest person to win a Golden Globe award for Best Supporting Actor in a TV series at the age of 16, posted several photos with celebs on his Instagram handle. He however, chose to add a heart emoji on a click with Joe Keery, hinting that he's as big a fan of the 33-year-old, as the entire world!Many fans expressed surety that this was just a new beginning for Joe, who's set to make "big in the movies". Other demanded him to release new music under his musician alter ego, DJo.

Joe Keery in Stranger Things

Joe Keery played the role of Steve Harrington in Stranger Things. The showrunners, Duffer Brothers revealed that Steve was initially supposed to die in Season 1. However, the manner in which Joe created and played the part, pushing him to become the most beloved character, forced the makers to make Steve a series regular, and eventually an integral part of the show.