Natalia Dyer

Natalia Danielle Dyer was born on January 13, 1997, in Nashville, Tennessee. She developed an interest in acting at a young age and made her film debut at just 12 years old in the Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009), which was filmed partly in her home state. She attended the Nashville School of the Arts for high school and went on to study at New York University’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study, where she focused on an interdisciplinary approach combining art and philosophy.

Dyer’s career-defining role came when she was cast as Nancy Wheeler in the Netflix science fiction horror series Stranger Things, which premiered in July 2016. The show became a global cultural phenomenon, and Dyer’s portrayal of the determined and resourceful Nancy earned her widespread recognition. She appeared in all seasons of the series, and her character’s evolution from a typical teenager to a brave investigative journalist resonated deeply with audiences. The cast shared a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in 2017.

Outside of Stranger Things, Dyer has pursued a variety of independent film projects that showcase her range beyond the sci-fi genre. She appeared in films such as Yes, God, Yes (2019), a coming-of-age comedy set in a Catholic school, and Things Heard and Seen (2021), a supernatural thriller on Netflix. She has also taken roles in smaller independent productions, building a body of work that demonstrates her commitment to diverse storytelling.

Dyer’s net worth of approximately $4 million is largely attributable to her work on Stranger Things, where the main cast’s salaries reportedly grew to around $300,000 per episode in later seasons. She was in a long-term relationship with her Stranger Things co-star Charlie Heaton. Known for her understated elegance and fashion sense, Dyer has also become a presence in the fashion world, attending major fashion events and working with luxury brands. As she moves beyond Stranger Things, she is expected to continue building her career with both studio and independent projects.