In a November 2025 interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Ryder, who started her career in Hollywood as a child actor, referenced that many cast members on Stranger Things grew up on set. Ryder said she admired how her younger co-stars have handled social media.
She said that her co-star, Caleb McLaughlin, 24, who plays Lucas Sinclair, took a break from social media.
During the Happy Sad Confused podcast interview, Ryder also said she wants her younger Stranger Things co-stars to know that their talent and screen presence are why the show is so successful.
Ryder also said she felt protective of her younger co-stars because "they were at such a tender age" during the filming of the series.
Some 'Stranger Things' Stars Complimented Winona Ryder
In a November 2025 interview with Entertainment Tonight, several Stranger Things stars complimented Ryder. For instance, Charlie Heaton, 31, who plays Joyce's eldest son, Jonathan, said Ryder is "very awesome."
Noah Schnapp, 21, who plays Jonathan's younger brother, Will, also said that Ryder gives thoughtful gifts. Schapp shared that Ryder gave him a Cher T-shirt after he expressed an interest in the singer, who co-starred with his on-screen mother in the 1990 film, Mermaids.
In addition, Jamie Campbell Bower, who plays Vecna, described Ryder as "amazing."
The first four episodes of the fifth and final season of Stranger Things premiered on Netflix on November 26.
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