In what might be Hollywood’s most refreshingly normal date night of the season, “Stranger Things” heartthrob Joe Keery and “It Follows” star Maika Monroe were spotted sharing a large pepperoni pizza at a beloved neighborhood joint in Los Feliz on Thursday evening, instantly reigniting speculation about the status of their relationship. The former couple, who reportedly split in 2022 after five years together, appeared entirely at ease in each other’s company, suggesting that sometimes what is dead doesn’t stay dead — and we’re not talking about Demogorgons.
According to fellow diners, the pair arrived around 8 PM and settled into a corner table, far from prying eyes but not quite far enough to escape notice in our celebrity-obsessed city. They reportedly spent nearly two hours in deep conversation, punctuated by genuine laughter and what one observer described as “the kind of comfortable silence that only happens between people who really know each other.”
Keeping things decidedly casual, Keery sported his signature effortless cool in a beanie that partially contained his famous locks, paired with a well-worn denim jacket and black jeans. Monroe matched his laid-back energy in an oversized hoodie and leggings, embracing a makeup-free look that screamed “I trust you enough to see me exactly as I am” — a sentiment that had fans immediately updating their relationship vision boards.
“It looked like old times — comfortable and easy vibes, no tension at all,” shared a staff member at the pizza spot, who wished to remain anonymous but clearly not enough to avoid spilling details to entertainment reporters. “They were sharing food off each other’s plates and at one point he reached over to wipe sauce from her chin. It was actually really sweet.”
For the uninitiated: Keery and Monroe began dating in 2017 after meeting at a party in Los Angeles, becoming one of Hollywood’s more enduring young couples. They made numerous red carpet appearances together and occasionally shared glimpses of their relationship on social media before quietly parting ways in 2022. Neither star publicly addressed the split, maintaining the private approach they’d always taken with their relationship.
The pizza date marks their first public sighting together in over a year, sending their dedicated fanbase into a collective meltdown across social media platforms. Within hours, the hashtag #JaiKa began trending on TikTok, with fans creating elaborate video montages of the couple’s past appearances set to appropriately emotional music.
“MY PARENTS ARE BACK TOGETHER,” one particularly enthusiastic fan tweeted, gaining thousands of likes within minutes. Another commented more cautiously, “Let’s remember they might just be friends who still care about each other. But also I’M SCREAMING.”
True to form, representatives for both Keery and Monroe have maintained radio silence on the matter, neither confirming nor denying the status of their relationship. Their respective Instagram accounts remain frustratingly devoid of couple content, with Keery’s focused on his upcoming music projects and Monroe’s showcasing her recent film work.
Whether this pizza date signals a full relationship revival or simply two exes who’ve managed the rare Hollywood feat of maintaining a genuine friendship remains to be seen. But one thing’s certain — in an industry where drama typically sells, there’s something refreshingly appealing about two stars who prefer pepperoni pizza in a corner booth over flashy public displays.
The staff at the Los Feliz pizza place reportedly has a table on reserve should the maybe-couple decide to return. Fans, meanwhile, have their notifications turned on high alert.
