If you’ve spent any time on TikTok or scrolled through Indie-pop Twitter recently, you know the internet has a weirdly intense obsession with who Dylan Minnette is dating. It’s not just "13 Reasons Why" fans anymore. Now that Wallows has basically become the soundtrack for every Gen Z coming-of-age moment, the spotlight on his personal life has turned into a high-powered laser.
The biggest misconception? That he’s still with Lydia Night.
Honestly, I still see comments on old music videos asking if they’re getting married. They aren't. They broke up back in late 2022 after four years together, which felt like a lifetime in "internet years." It was a whole thing. Dylan deleted his entire Instagram grid. Lydia posted a Story about entering a "new phase." It was clean, but it definitely left a void for fans who saw them as the ultimate alternative power couple.
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So, Who Is the Current Dylan Minnette Girlfriend?
Since 2023, Dylan has been quietly (and sometimes not-so-quietly) seeing Canadian model Isabella Elei.
They didn't do the whole "exclusive interview with People magazine" thing. Instead, they were spotted holding hands at Coachella. Classic. If you're a young celebrity and you want people to know you're dating without saying a word, you go to a music festival in the desert and walk past a paparazzi line. It works every time.
By June 2023, Dylan made it "Instagram Official." He shared a photo strip of them together—lots of kissing, smiling, and general cuteness. It had very specific "2014 Tumblr" energy. Since then, they’ve been spotted everywhere from romantic dinners at Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica to backstage at Jimmy Kimmel Live.
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Isabella is repped by Freedom Models and lives in Los Angeles. Unlike Dylan’s previous high-profile exes, she’s not a frontwoman for a punk band or a major Netflix star. She seems to keep a slightly lower profile, though she’s a constant fixture in the background of his life now.
The Relationship Timeline That Actually Matters
To understand why the Dylan Minnette girlfriend topic is always trending, you have to look at how he dates. He doesn't do "flings." He’s a serial long-term dater.
- Kerris Dorsey (2014–2018): They met on the set of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. They played siblings, which is always a bit funny for fans to wrap their heads around later. They were together for years and were incredibly low-key.
- Lydia Night (2018–2022): This was the big one. Lydia, the lead singer of The Regrettes, was his most public relationship. They were the face of the LA indie scene. When they broke up, it felt like the end of an era for Wallows fans.
- Isabella Elei (2023–Present): This relationship marks a shift. It feels more mature, maybe a bit more private despite the occasional photo dump.
Why People Are So Invested
It’s the "Clay Jensen" effect. People grew up watching Dylan play the ultimate pining, loyal guy on screen. When that translates to his real life—where he seems to be a genuinely supportive partner—fans get attached.
When he was with Lydia, he was her biggest cheerleader. He posted about her strength and her music constantly. With Isabella, he seems to be maintaining that same vibe. He’s the guy who stays in the relationship for years, not weeks. That’s rare in Hollywood, and frankly, it’s why people keep Googling his name every time a new photo surfaces.
There’s also the Wallows factor. If you listen to the lyrics on Model or Tell Me That It’s Over, you’re basically hearing a diary of his romantic life. Fans use his relationships as a "Rosetta Stone" to decode the songs. Are they about Lydia? Are the newer ones about Isabella? It’s a parasocial puzzle that never really ends.
What to Keep an Eye On
If you're looking for the "next big update," don't expect a wedding announcement tomorrow. Dylan is 29 now (which is wild to think about if you still see him as a teenager in a hoodie). He’s focused on the band and Isabella seems perfectly content being by his side without making it a media circus.
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Quick Reality Check:
- Is he single? No.
- Is he with Lydia Night? No, they've been over for years.
- Who is he with? Isabella Elei.
- Are they public? Yes, but they aren't "Kardashian-level" public.
If you want to stay updated, your best bet isn't checking the tabloids. It's watching the background of Wallows' tour vlogs or Isabella’s Instagram stories. That’s where the real "hard launches" happen these days.
To keep your celebrity knowledge sharp, focus on the sources. Stop following "fan theories" on TikTok that claim he's secretly back with an ex. Check the recent paparazzi shots from Santa Monica or Hollywood—those don't lie. Most importantly, remember that even though we feel like we know him, he’s pretty good at keeping the deepest parts of his life off the grid when he wants to.