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Archie Heaton, born on May 19, 2014, is a celebrity child best known as the secret child of the famous British actor Charlie Heaton and his ex-girlfriend, Akiko Matsuura. Being the son of one of the most celebrated and highest-paid English actors, it is just typical for individuals to be eager to know more about the life of Archie. 

Archie's father, who is best known for portraying the character Jonathan Byers in the Netflix horror fiction Stranger Things, kept his son's identity a secret for a long time. This was a surprise for many of the viewers of the Netflix show. 

Talking about Archie's originality, he is from England. Since his parents' separation, he has lived with her mother, Akiko Matsuura, in London.

Charlie Managed To Keep Archie's Birth A Secret

You must have been surprised to know that the actor Charlie Heaton had a child. This is mostly because the actor actually hid the child's birth from the media. The news of Archie's existence was only revealed in 2017 when the baby boy was three years of age.

Charlie Heaton with his baby-boy Archie Heaton.
Charlie Heaton with his baby-boy Archie Heaton. (Source: Twitter @MovieGrafMG)

The point of the reveal was when Charlie Heaton was denied entry to the United States on October 21 for the season 2 premiere of Stranger Things. Just days after this incident, Archie's existence was revealed

Archie Is Raised By His Mother

Well, our cute little celebrity child, Archie Heaton is currently being raised by his single mother, Akiko Matsuura in London, England. Archie is currently studying in elementary school.

Moreover, The New Mutants actor, Charlie Heaton often visits his only son during his free time. Talking about Archie's hobby, he is interested in acting just like his father and takes acting classes regularly. 

Apart from acting, Archie is also interested in sports like football, basketball, etc.

Net Worth Of Archie Heaton's Parents 

The net worth of Stranger things actor, Charlie Heaton, is estimated to be around $4 million. He has had a successful career after joining the Netflix show and going on to star in other projects such as The Souvenir: Part II and No Future

Moreover, his mom Akiko is a Japanese drummer who is part of the English band called PRE and also the face of the band named Comanechi. She has an estimated net worth of over $1 million and is currently performing in The Big Pink.

How Did Archie's Parents Meet?

Reports suggest that Archie's parents Charlie and Akiko met when they were both in the band Comanechi. The pair hit it off and were together for years. However, having a child so early could be one of the factors for their breakup. 

A vintage picture of Archie Heaton's parents, Charlie Heaton and Akiko Matsuura.
A vintage picture of Archie Heaton's parents, Charlie Heaton and Akiko Matsuura. (Source: Biography pedia)

The ex-couple Charlie and Akiko reportedly get along well. Although Charlie left music to pursue acting, they have a wonderful co-parenting relationship. He often visits London to meet Archie, who lives with his mother, despite his busy acting schedule that is happening in Los Angeles. 

Brief Bio On Archie Heaton's Father

Archie's father, Charlie Heaton, was born in England on February 6, 1994. Born to caring parents, Charlie and his sister trained as vocalists and dancers. From an early age, he was very athletic and played sports such as soccer and tennis. 

When he was sixteen years, Charlie moved to London to join a rock group called Comanechi. He played in there for more than a year and was pretty active in touring. This was when he met his ex, Akiko Matsuura. He later exited the music scene and focused more on acting. Sources suggest that this was to provide for his baby boy.

After years of hard work, Charlie starred in the TV series Life Needs Courage and was cast in the DCI Banks, taking small roles. After that, he was offered a fantastic role in the show Stranger Things, which became his turning career point.

Archie's Dad, Charlie, Is Dating Co-star Natalia Dyer

Yes, you heard it right Archie's dad, Charlie is dating his Stranger Things Co-star, Natalia Dyer. The pair met on the show's sets and started dating in 2016. They officially confirmed their relationship in 2017 and have been together since.

Charlie Heaton and his girlfriend, Natalia Dyer, during an event.
Charlie Heaton and his girlfriend, Natalia Dyer, during an event. (Source: Married Celeb)

Natasha is an American Actress who has been active and successful in her career since 2011. This young brunette from Tennessee has truly made it big and is successful in her professional and personal life. 

Archie's Aunt Levi Is Also An Actress

The celebrity child Archie Heaton has one aunt, Levi Heaton, who is his father's sister. She is very involved in her life and is well known for the role of Sarah Martin in the 2016 film The Limehouse Golem. Besides that, she is also a talented vocalist and dancer. 

You might be shocked to hear that Archie's aunt Levi has even pursued a career as a backup dancer. She is affiliated with a theatrical London talent agency called Stevenson Withers Associates. 

Grandparents Of Archie Heaton

Archie's grandparents, through his father, are Crispy Heaton and his wife, Shelly Lowe. The two parents had two children together, Charlie Heaton and daughter Levi Heaton. They have been a got parents to their children since they supported their kids with their acting aspirations. 

Charlie Heaton with his father, Crispy Heaton & mother, Shelly Lowe.
Charlie Heaton with his father, Crispy Heaton & mother, Shelly Lowe. (Image Source: BHW)

Akiko's parents, on the other hand, stay away from publicity. Not much is known about them, but she is reported as their only child. It seems that she doesn't want to disturb her parent's personal life.

Social Media Presence Of Archie's Parents

Charlie Heaton is very active on social platforms such as Instagram, with over 6.4 million followers under the handle @charlie.r.heaton. However, he does not have any official account on Twitter under his name. 

On the other hand, Archie's mom Akiko is also active on Instagram. However, she has made her Instagram account private, but her band, The Big Pink, is active under @thebigpink and has over 10.8K followers.

Who Is Archie Heaton's Mother? And How Old Is She?

Archie is the son of Japanese-born musician and vocalist Akiko Matsuura, who has released many hit music. She has been a part of many bands like PRE and Comanechi. Along with the drummer, she is also the vocalist and front face of the band.

Archie's mother, Akiko, was born on November 2, 1980, in Osaka, Japan, and is an Asian woman. She grew up in London and had her schooling there. She is very talented musically and is an eccentric performer.

Akiko is better known by her stage Keex name among her fans. She is also the drummer of the English rock band named The Big Pink. She is also said to have been involved in a project called Sperm Javelin.

Keex has been very loved by her fans and is one of the amazing women in Punk Rock. The single mother has never backed down from her career and continues to make music.

 

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