Noah Schnapp Reveals April Fools' Relationship Prank

Noah Schnapp, the 21-year-old actor known for his role as Will Byers in Netflix's Stranger Things, revealed on Thursday that a social media post suggesting a new relationship was an April Fools' Day prank. The announcement came a day after the Stranger Things alum shared an intimate photo on Instagram Stories, sparking widespread speculation about his personal life.

On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, Schnapp posted an image of himself embracing an unidentified man from behind as they watched a sunset from what appeared to be a rooftop. Their faces were not visible, but the actor captioned the photo "One month of us" followed by a heart emoji. The post quickly gained traction online, with fans and media outlets interpreting it as his first public glimpse of a boyfriend since coming out as gay more than three years earlier. Representatives for Schnapp did not immediately respond to inquiries about the image.

Less than 24 hours later, Schnapp clarified the situation in a follow-up Instagram Story, writing "April fools" alongside a blowing-kiss emoji. The lighthearted reveal aligned with the timing of April Fools' Day, drawing comparisons to past celebrity pranks, such as Justin Bieber's...