## Joe Keery Talks About His “Stranger Things” Outfit at a Friend’s Wedding Joe Keery recently clarified why he appeared at a friend's wedding dressed as Steve Harrington, his beloved character from *Stranger Things*. Speaking to *Entertainment Weekly*, Keery shared that the outfit was not part of a publicity stunt or fan event but a lighthearted request from his close friend. The groom, who is a huge fan of the show, jokingly asked Keery to officiate the ceremony “as Steve.” Keery took it in stride and decided to lean into the fun. > “It was my buddy's wedding, and he thought it’d be hilarious if I did it as Steve Harrington,” Keery said with a laugh. “So I put the costume on and made it happen.” He explained that the gesture was meant purely in good humor and was not meant to draw attention to himself. The moment, captured in a few casual photos, quickly spread across social media, prompting speculation about whether it was related to the upcoming *Stranger Things* season. Keery confirmed that it had no connection to the show’s production, assuring fans that it was purely a personal, playful moment. > “People online read into it way more than they needed to,” he added. “It was just for fun — nothing to do with work.” ### A Bit of Humor Among Friends While Keery is known for his occasionally serious interviews, he appeared amused by how much attention the costume received. Fans praised his sense of humor and the way he continues to embrace a character that helped launch his career. > “It’s kind of funny that Steve keeps following me around in the best way possible,” he quipped. *** **Author summary:** Joe Keery officiated a friend’s wedding dressed as Steve Harrington after being asked for fun, clarifying that the act was purely personal and unrelated to *Stranger Things* production.

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Yahoo — 2025-11-29