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Everything You Need To Know About The Love Life Of Darren (AKA Paxton) Barnet

There's a surprising 'Never Have I Ever' and 'Suicide Squad' crossover.

Aug 16, 2022 3:00am

It's always a bit of a shock when you discover that some actors who play high schoolers onscreen are, well, not high schoolers. Not only this, but often, they're in full-blown mature relationships, and sometimes, they're even married.

Darren Barnet, who played Devi's love interest Paxton in Never Have I Ever is case in point.

While his onscreen character was only just turning 18, Barnet is actually 31, and up until recently, he was in a serious relationship with fellow actor, Mikaela Hoover.

The pair made their red carpet debut in 2021 with a PDA-packed display, but these days, Barnet has kept things a little more low-key in matters of love.

In the spirit of Never Have I Ever's season three release (and the fact that we can't help but be curious about who the cast is actually dating), we decided to look a bit closer at Barnet's love life.

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Darren Barnet was dating Mikaela Hoover, who actually co-starred with the Never Have I Ever actor in another Netflix production—the Christmas movie, Love Hard.

Hoover is also known for her work in the 2021 film, Suicide Squad, and 2020's Holidate (at this point, she's a seasoned pro at Christmas movies).

The talented actor was born and raised in Washington, and she is of Iranian and Italian descent. She was born in 1984 which makes her 38 years old.

When did they start dating?

While the exact date Hoover and Barnet started dating is unknown, they first went Instagram official back in April 2021 when Hoover shared a sweet polaroid shot of herself and her new beau for his birthday.

"You make me happy. Happy Birthday Angel," she wrote alongside the picture.

In August, the pair went red carpet official (a right of passage for any Hollywood couple) by serving up a full blown PDA session on the red carpet.

For the occasion, Hoover wore a sequinned two-piece while Barnet wore a dark tux. Talk about a hot couple.

Are Darren Barnet and Mikaela Hoover still together?

The pair haven't posted publicly about each other of late, so fans are speculating that they've split up. That said, aside from their birthday posts they've actually rarely posted anything about their relationship at all. So perhaps they are still together and they're just keeping things on the down-low. We wouldn't blame them if they were.

Who has Darren Barnet dated in the past?

Before he and Hoover hooked up, Barnet dated another actor, Ali Rose, who starred in Southpaw. The pair were together for about a year, but things came to an end in March 2019.

Prior to this, Barnet also dated E! producer Cassie Maynard for two years, per Elite Daily.

Is he single right now?

At the time of writing, Barnet has yet to publicly comment on his relationship status. Whether he's still in a relationship with Hoover, or with someone else, or riding solo—as long as he's happy (and definitely, absolutely graces our screens again in Never Have I Ever season 4) that's fine by us.

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Darren Barnet, one of the cast members of Netflix's Never Have I Ever, is currently in a relationship with his girlfriend, Mikaela Hoover, in 2022. The couple met on the set of The Suicide Squad 2 in which both of them stars. However, they are yet to get married. Additionally, some fans believe they have quietly split up and Darren is currently dating his co-star, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan.

Fans are eager to see what Devi Vishwakumar and her friends get up to in this season of Never Have I Ever, which made its Netflix premiere on August 12. Devi and Paxton finalize their relationship at the end of the second season. But since Ben was still in love with Devi, we were certain the drama wouldn't be over this quick.

Fans have been divided between team Paxton and team Ben ever since the love triangle began. Although Devi gets along well with both Paxton and Ben, there's something special about Paxton. Perhaps it has to do with the fact that Devi had been crushing on him for a while and had just started feeling the same way about Ben.

The three characters get along so well in the show. Fans undoubtedly wanted to know about their real-life relationship. They wonder who they are dating. We. previously, discussed Jarren Lewison (Ben) and  Maitreyi Ramakrishnan's (Devi) relationship status. So, what about Darren Barnet (Paxton)? Does he have a girlfriend in 2022? Let's find it out right below.

Previously, we touched on Darren Barnet's siblings, Utkarsh Ambudkar’s Wife, Benjamin Norris' ethnicity, and the real ages of Season 3's cast members.

Darren Barnet Is Dating His Girlfriend Mikaela Hoover in 2022: The Never Have I Ever Cast Met His GF After Starring in The Suicide Squad 2; Are They Married? What Is His Relationship With Maitreyi Ramakrishnan?

As of 2022, Darren Barnet (@darrenbarnet) is currently in a relationship with his girlfriend, Mikaela Hoover. The couple initially met after starring in The Suicide Squad 2. However, they are yet to get married. Additionally, the Never Have I Ever cast is often linked to Maitreyi Ramakrishnan.

Darren Barnet is equally as attractive outside of Never Have I Ever and has received a lot of positive feedback from fans for both his performance in the Netflix movie Love Hard and his role in the television series. In fact, he has received so much love that the number of thirsty DMs he receives daily has increased. In an interview with Elle, he stated,

Every time I refresh it, there's like 100 or 200 more. There's a lot that are just, 'Hey, the show has really helped me through a hard time.' Or, 'Thank you for making me laugh.' And I love those and I try to reach out and respond to those. And then there's also the ones that are like, 'Take your shirt off.' And I'm like, 'No.'

Darren Barnet is currently in a relationship with his girlfriend Mikaela Hoover since 2021. She has made guest appearances in episodes of well-known television shows like Lucifer, Happy Endings, How I Met Your Mother, and 2 Broke Girls. Following her role in the Netflix romantic comedy Holidate, she made further appearances in The Suicide Squad and Love Hard, both of which also starred Barnet.

However, some fans claim that the couple has split up quietly. On their Instagram pages, they would post adorable pictures of the two of them together. However, Mikaela and Darren haven't shared any recent social media posts. They might still be together and have chosen to maintain a higher level of secrecy.

Darren Barnet started dating the actress in 2021 when she was 38 years old. Barnet has recently been highlighting his professional achievements on Instagram, such as the most recent season of Never Have I Ever which is why fans believe they're not together anymore.

On the other hand, they might still be together and have chosen to maintain a higher level of secrecy. They still have a few pictures of them together on their Instagram. Well, we can't confirm their separation until the actor himself or Mikaela makes the news official.

Similarly, Darren Barnet is often linked to Maitreyi as well. Well, they're definitely not dating. Unfortunately, despite the fact that their blazing' on-screen chemistry would lead you to believe otherwise, they are just friends in real life.

Before leaving, find out if Jaren Lewison is gay and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan's net worth.

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