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Joe Keery is continuing to mesmerize fans long after the series finale of ‘Stranger Things’. His breathtaking look on the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards on January 11, 2026-had him locked down as the new ‘internet crush’. The 33-year-old actor was dashing in his white tuxedo, messy blonde hair, impeccable glasses, and of course, that signature smile. Social media sites were filled with fans’ viral reactions, hailing him the ‘new McDreamy’ in recognition of the iconic Patrick Dempsey of Grey’s Anatomy fame.
The Joe Keery as ‘internet’s new crush’
The frenzy peaked when Keery took the stage as a presenter alongside Charli XCX. X (formerly Twitter) lit up instantly. One devotee posted, “God created and sculpted Joe Keery’s side profile and then rested on the seventh day.” Another raved, “Joe Keery looking like absolute royalty on the #GoldenGlobes red carpet! Peak leading man energy!” Another user commented, “Effortlessly beautiful Joe Blonde Keery. “Joe Keery looking like absolute royalty on the #GoldenGlobes red carpet! That crisp white tux with the subtle sheen, tousled blonde hair, and that charming smile? Peak leading man energy!”, said another fan. Comments poured in praising his effortless charisma, with many noting how his glow-up perfectly timed with bidding farewell to Hawkins. Even 16-year-old Golden Globe winner Owen Copper from Adolescence singled out Keery in his celeb photo dump, adding just a heart emoji that spoke volumes about shared admiration.Adding rocket fuel to the hype is Keery’s music breakthrough as DJo. His 2023 track ‘End of Beginning’ from the album ‘Decide’ exploded post-finale, is smashing records with over millions of daily streams.
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Joe Keery and ‘Stranger Things’ fame
Joe Keery’s time as Steve Harrington is the epitome of magic. The Duffer Brothers originally intended Steve Harrington’s death in Season 1, but Keery brought so much real-life complexity to his bully-turned-babysitter that his fate was rewritten. From crushing Demogorgon skulls with a bat to his beautiful interactions with Robin and the children, Steve transformed into the true emotional center of all five seasons. Now thriving across lanes, Joe Keery blends music triumphs with standout roles in Free Guy and Fargo Season 5. Fans eagerly await his Hollywood leap. Stream ‘End of Beginning,’ and revisit ‘Stranger Things’ on Netflix to witness the phenomenon firsthand.
