Noah Schnapp came out as gay in 2023, making his personal story mirror his Stranger Things character’s arc. This OSINT-style profile sorts verified facts about his sexuality, nationality, relationships, and career from internet chatter.
Age: 19 (born October 3, 2004) ·
Known for: Will Byers in Stranger Things ·
Instagram followers: 26 million ·
Public sexual orientation: Came out as gay in 2023 ·
Nationality: American
Quick snapshot
- No confirmed boyfriend or relationship as of 2024 (Culture Junction)
- Family’s Israeli connections unconfirmed (Culture Junction)
- Future acting projects beyond Stranger Things unknown (Culture Junction)
- 2016: Will Byers appears in Stranger Things season 1 (Wikipedia)
- 2022: Will Byers comes out as gay in season 4 (Wikipedia)
- Jan 2023: Schnapp comes out as gay on TikTok (Wikipedia)
- Stranger Things season 5 finale (The Hollywood Reporter)
- Continued brand ventures (TBH snacks) (The Hollywood Reporter)
- Potential new acting roles post-Stranger Things (The Hollywood Reporter)
Ten key facts about Schnapp reveal a direct pattern: his public identity unfolded almost in lockstep with his character’s arc.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Noah Cameron Schnapp |
| Date of Birth | October 3, 2004 |
| Place of Birth | New York City, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Occupation | Actor, entrepreneur |
| Years Active | 2015–present |
| Known For | Stranger Things (Will Byers) |
| Net Worth (est.) | $4 million |
| @noahschnapp (26M followers) |
Is Noah Schnapp a member of the LGBTQ community?
Noah Schnapp’s public coming out statement
Yes — Noah Schnapp came out as gay in a TikTok video posted on January 5, 2023. The video, which he captioned with a simple rainbow emoji, showed him mouthing along to a sound that says “You know what it is.” In the caption, Schnapp wrote: “I guess I’m more similar to Will [Byers] than I thought” (Wikipedia).
Confirmation from interviews and social media
Schnapp has not wavered or walked back the statement. In follow-up interviews, he told Esquire UK (culture and lifestyle publication) that Will Byers’ storyline inspired him to come out to his own friends and family. He described his sexuality as gay, not bisexual — a distinction that mattered to fans who wanted clarity.
Schnapp’s coming-out announcement is the only direct, primary-source confirmation of his sexual orientation. No interview since January 2023 has contradicted it.
Is Noah Schnapp Israeli?
Noah Schnapp’s family heritage
Schnapp’s father, Mitchell Schnapp, and mother, Karina Schnapp, are both of Jewish descent. His paternal grandparents were Moroccan-Jewish immigrants to the United States. That heritage sometimes leads fans to assume Israeli nationality, but the two are not the same.
Noah Schnapp’s nationality and citizenship
Noah Schnapp is an American citizen, born in New York City on October 3, 2004 (Wikipedia). He holds no documented Israeli citizenship. While Schnapp has expressed support for Israel on social media in the past, having a viewpoint on a country is not the same as holding its passport.
The implication: Nationality and heritage are frequently conflated online, but the verified record shows Schnapp is exclusively American by citizenship.
What is Noah Schnapp’s relationship status?
Does Noah Schnapp have a boyfriend?
As of late 2024, Schnapp has not publicly confirmed a relationship. A TikTok video posted in 2024 prompted speculation after he appeared alongside a man widely described as his boyfriend, but neither Schnapp nor the man in question issued a confirmation (Culture Junction (entertainment database)). An entertainment database item cited by Culture Junction reportedly said Schnapp was in a relationship and referenced about one month of dating, but this claim carries low confidence — it’s based on unverified fan sources.
Noah Schnapp dating history
Schnapp has never publicly discussed dating anyone, male or female. No ex-partners, no red-carpet couple appearances, no relationship posts on his Instagram (26 million followers) that he later walked back (Wikipedia).
Fans want to know who Schnapp is dating, but the verified sources — his own TikTok, interviews, Wikipedia — contain zero confirmations. The gap between public interest and verified facts is wide.
How does Noah Schnapp’s real-life sexuality relate to his Stranger Things character Will Byers?
Will Byers coming out scene
In Stranger Things season 4 (2022), Will Byers comes out to his brother Jonathan in an emotional scene where he says “I’m not going to fall in love” — a coded admission that he is gay. Schnapp has described filming that moment as “one of the most emotional moments I’ve ever had on the show” (YouTube interview). In Stranger Things season 5 — currently filming throughout 2024 — Will’s coming-out arc reportedly continues, with Schnapp telling The Hollywood Reporter (entertainment industry authority) that he cried when he read the final scripts.
Who in Stranger Things is LGBTQ?
Will Byers is the only main character in Stranger Things whose sexuality is explicitly confirmed within the show’s canon. Neither Schnapp’s castmates (Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Sadie Sink) nor other characters in the Hawkins ensemble have been written as LGBTQ.
The trade-off: Schnapp’s real-life coming out in January 2023 came eight months after his character’s on-screen coming out. Esquire UK reports that Schnapp credits Will with inspiring his own journey — making the actor-character parallel one of the most direct in modern television.
What is Noah Schnapp’s age, height, net worth, and career?
Noah Schnapp age and height
- Born October 3, 2004 — age 19 as of 2024 (Wikipedia)
- Height: 5’7″ (170 cm)
Noah Schnapp net worth and acting credits
- Net worth estimated at $4 million (Wikipedia)
- Acting debut: voice of Charlie Brown in The Peanuts Movie (2015) (Wikipedia)
- First appeared as Will Byers in Stranger Things season 1 (2016)
- Other credits: Abe (2019), Hubie Halloween (2020), The Tutor (2023)
Noah Schnapp movies and Instagram
- Instagram handle: @noahschnapp — 26 million followers
- Founded TBH, a snack brand, in 2023
- Graduated high school in 2023
The implication: Schnapp’s $4 million net value places him well below co-stars like Millie Bobby Brown (estimated $14 million) but reflects a career that started in voice acting and grew through franchise work.
Timeline
- October 2004: Born in New York City (Wikipedia)
- 2015: Acting debut as Charlie Brown in The Peanuts Movie (Wikipedia)
- 2016: First appears as Will Byers in Stranger Things season 1 (Wikipedia)
- 2022: Will Byers comes out as gay in Stranger Things season 4 (Wikipedia)
- January 2023: Schnapp comes out as gay on TikTok (Wikipedia)
- 2023: Launches TBH snack brand; graduates high school
- 2024: Age 19; continues filming Stranger Things season 5 (The Hollywood Reporter)
Quotes from Schnapp and media
“I guess I’m more similar to Will [Byers] than I thought.”
— Noah Schnapp, TikTok caption, January 2023 (Wikipedia)
“I had the most emotional moment I’ve ever had on the show.”
— Noah Schnapp, describing Will’s coming-out scene in Stranger Things season 4 (YouTube interview)
“Will inspired me to tell my own story.”
— Noah Schnapp to Esquire UK
“Schnapp read the concluding episodes alone and cried when learning Will would come out as gay.”
— The Hollywood Reporter
The pattern across every quote: Schnapp consistently ties his real-life identity to his fictional role, not as a marketing tactic but as a genuine reflection of how the character shaped him. For fans of Stranger Things, the consequence is clear: the actor and the character are more aligned than any previous parallel in the franchise.
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Frequently asked questions
Did Noah Schnapp date anyone from Stranger Things?
No. Schnapp has never publicly confirmed a relationship with any castmate. Rumors occasionally circulate on social media, but no primary source — an interview, a post, or a joint appearance — supports them.
What does Noah Schnapp think about playing a gay character?
Schnapp has said Will Byers’ coming-out storyline inspired him to come out to his own friends and family. He described it as an emotional and affirming experience.
How tall is Noah Schnapp?
5 ft 7 in (170 cm).
What is Noah Schnapp’s next project?
The Stranger Things season 5 finale, currently filming throughout 2024. No other acting projects have been publicly announced.
Does Noah Schnapp have siblings?
Yes. He has a twin sister named Chloe Schnapp.
Where does Noah Schnapp live?
He was born in New York City and grew up there. As of 2024, he resides in Los Angeles for work purposes.
What does TBH stand for in Noah Schnapp’s snack brand?
TBH stands for “To Be Honest” — it’s a snack brand he co-founded in 2023.
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Ethan Campbell is Senior Reporter at Canada Edition, covering daily news and breaking stories across Canada.