Natalia Dyer: 13 facts about Stranger Things' Nancy you need to know

1. Everything you need to know about Natalia Dyer

Stranger Things actress Natalia Dyer is best known for playing Nancy Wheeler in the hit Netflix series. Here's everything you need to know about the star... [Getty]

2. How old is Natalia Dyer?

Stranger Things star Natalia Dyer was born on 13 January 1995, making her 28 years at the time of writing this article. [via Instagram]

3. How tall is Natalia Dyer?

According to various outlets, Natalia Dyer is 1.63m tall - that’s 5 foot 3 inches. [via Instagram]

Natalia Dyer in a pink and white patterned dress

4. Where is Natalia Dyer from?

Natalia Dyer grew up in Nashville, Tennessee, before graduating from the Nashville School of Arts. She then moved to New York to attend NYU in 2014. [via Instagram]

Natalia Dyer and boyfriend Charlie Heaton

5. Are Natalia Dyer and Charlie Heaton dating?

Speculation about Natalia Dyer and Charlie Heaton dating first kicked off in September 2016, but they made their red carpet debut as a couple at the 2017 Fashion Awards in London. In an interview with Refinery29, Dyer said of her relationship with Heaton: "It's an interesting thing to work with somebody who you go home with. It's always really fun […] We're really comfortable with each other.” As of July 2023, they're still going strong! [Getty]

Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler in Stranger Things

6. Who plays Nancy in Stranger Things?

Natalia Dyer plays Nancy Wheeler in Stranger Things. Nancy, who is Mike's older sister, once found herself in the middle of a love triangle with Steve Harrington and Jonathan Byers. She picked Jonathan in the end and the two are still together in season 3. Natalia reprised her role in Stranger Things 4 and is expected to return for the final season. [Netflix]

7. How much does Natalia Dyer make per episode of Stranger Things?

In 2018, it was reported that Natalia Dyer makes a staggering $150,000 per episode of Stranger Things, which is apparently the same amount co-stars Joe Keery and Charlie Heaton make. [via Instagram]

8. Who did Natalia Dyer play in Velvet Buzzsaw?

In 2019, Natalia Dyer appeared in Netflix's art-themed thriller Velvet Buzzsaw, which also starred Jake Gyllenhaal, Toni Collette, John Malkovich and Zawe Ashton, among others. She played the role of assistant Coco. [Netflix]

Natalia Dyer at the Hannah Montana premiere

9. Was Natalia Dyer in the Hannah Montana movie?

She sure was! Not only did Natalia Dyer play Clarissa Granger in the 2009 Hannah Montana movie, it was her first acting gig. [Getty]

Natalia Dyer and Charlie Heaton on the red carpet

10. What other movies and TV shows has Natalia Dyer been in?

There’s no denying Stranger Things was Natalia Dyer’s big break, but it's not the only thing she's acted in. Her most notable roles include Coco in Velvet Buzzsaw, Davina in I Believe In Unicorns and Clarissa Granger in the Hannah Montana movie - but she's also appeared in Don't Let Me Go, Till Dark and Mountain Rest. [Getty]

Natalia Dyer and Emmy Rossum lookalike timothee chalamet

11. Is Natalia Dyer related to Emmy Rossum or Timotheé Chalamet?

While the pair share striking similarities, Natalia Dyer is not related to Emmy Rossum. People also think that Natalia and Timotheé Chalamet are twins separated at birth, with theories swirling around social media that they are secretly related. While the actors do look somewhat alike, they are not related either. [Getty]

12. What is Natalia Dyer's dog called?

Natalia Dyer owns an adorable King Charles cocker spaniel. Every now and then, Dyer shares sweet snaps of her and her pooch - whose name is Ozzy. Cute! [via Instagram]