"She Was My High School Crush’’ Stranger Things Stars’ Bond Grew Stronger Proving Friendship Is Pure Gold

We might like a friendship on screen even more if we find out that the actors get along when the cameras aren’t rolling. We don’t think that sharing a screen can make people not like each other. On the contrary, we can’t help but admire it when it leads to a strong relationship that lasts for years. After all, it’s hard to find a true friend and even more challenging in a place like Hollywood, where everyone wants to be the best.

Bright Side tells the story of the solid relationship between David Harbour and Winona Ryder, proving how powerful a bond can be.

David Harbour and Winona Ryder met on the set of Stranger Things in 2016. They made their on-screen relationship seem so real that rumors about their real-life relationship could not be stopped. Reflecting on their relationship, Harbour stated that the 2 possess “twin flames, which are similar to soulmates who burn off karma together.”

The actor from Stranger Things defined them as “2 lost individuals who don’t believe they need anything, but truly do.” In addition to praising Ryder’s acting, Harbour added, “There are moments in the show where you will fall in love with Winona.” Since filming the second season, they seem to have grown closer, as if their friendship couldn’t get any better.

In a post he shared on Instagram, Harbour writes, “Photo study of one of the greatest movie stars of all time and an excited bearded man.” David said that Winona works very hard and is always willing to help others. She also stated that David is a lot of fun, always has a good time, and spreads his joy to everyone around him.

Moreover, Harbour made it more clear how much he adores Ryder and thinks she’s an incredible person. “Her uniqueness makes her brilliant, and she has a comprehensive knowledge of all this stuff, especially film. She knows so much about film history and performances, and I love talking to her about that,” he stated.

They teach and learn from each other. They always have each other’s back.

“Professionally, I’ve had kind of a high school crush on Winona Ryder for a long time because I think she’s one of the greatest actors of her generation,” Harbour said. He grew up watching her movies and thinks she is talented, intelligent, genuine, honest, and has a big heart.

Knowing that this was the first TV show for Ryder, Harbour believes it’s fantastic to work with the same person for 7 years. Winona said, “Working with David has been a beautiful experience. I admire him so much. I love the way he surprises me, both in life and intake.”

According to Harbour, Winona gets very personal very quickly. The actor says, “We would bicker like an old married couple, but we’d also share these lovely moments.” Moreover, there have been times that he knew that his performance wouldn’t work without Wynona and wouldn’t make sense if it was with another actress.

The strong bond they both built makes David hungry to work with Winona because he’s learning so much from her. “Most actors reach a point where they say, ’That’s enough,’” he stated. But Ryder is eager to explore deep, sensitive topics. It’s also a way to discover things about yourself that you don’t necessarily like, as well as the complexity of the human mind, which is a mess and a marvel and a mystery and a horror.

Sharing scenes with Harbour gave Wynona a chance to get better at her job.

Winona shared in one of her interviews, “a lot of actors define acting as a lie, but it’s the opposite of finding the truth.” Feeling safe and protected when going to the set is just another comfort level. She stated, “I feel like I’m incredibly lucky to have David. I don’t know what I’d do without him. I mean it.”

The bond between these actors has only gotten more profound over the years. Winona said in one of her interviews that they have been able to create and maintain such a close relationship because they have never fallen in love with one other and have never even flirted. David also said that they were like a single system that operates flawlessly.

Everyone knows how much they love each other.

“We spent 7 years inhabiting these characters and looking into each other’s eyes and being on set together for long nights, and it’s 7 years of my life,” Harbour said. He thinks of Wynona as an essential part of his life.

“The beautiful thing is that we still like each other, we still respect each other,” Ryder said in an interview. “And we enjoy each other’s company,” David added.

Do you think these 2 actors have ever loved each other? How many years have you known your best friend?