At a Glance
- Ethan Hawke says fans now ignore him to greet his daughter, Maya
- The moment has happened “like five times,” he told TODAY
- Hawke calls the reversal “one of the most incredible feelings” of his life
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After 40-plus years on screen, Ethan Hawke is seeing the spotlight shift to his 27-year-old daughter, Maya, and he’s thrilled about it.
The Viral Street Moment
During a Jan. 7 TODAY interview about his Golden Globe nod for Blue Moon, Hawke laughed as Craig Melvin rolled a clip of Maya describing a sidewalk encounter. A passer-by waved off Hawke’s standard “no photos” reply with, “I don’t know who you are, man. I wanted to talk to Robin.”
Hawke quickly noted that Maya soft-pedaled the story. “She’s actually being shy,” he said, adding that similar snubs have happened “like five times.”
Pride in Her Path
The actor traced Maya’s artistic streak back to childhood:
- Constant drawing, painting, and poetry
- Family trips to Broadway shows
- Concerts with Adele and Taylor Swift
- French-film nights at home
“She always wanted… to participate in that collective dialogue that is the arts,” Hawke said. Watching her do it “at a high level” alongside her Stranger Things castmates “feels great,” he added.
The Hawke Family at a Glance
| Child | Age | Parent(s) | Notable Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maya | 27 | Ethan Hawke & Uma Thurman | Plays Robin Buckley on Stranger Things |
| Levon | 23 | Ethan Hawke & Uma Thurman | – |
| Clementine | 17 | Ethan Hawke & Ryan Shawhughes | – |
| Indiana | 14 | Ethan Hawke & Ryan Shawhughes | – |
Hawke’s Take on Stranger Things Finale
At the 37th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival, Hawke told Access Hollywood digital correspondent Lauren Herbert that he’s as eager as fans to see how the saga ends.
Key Takeaways
- Ethan Hawke cherishes fans recognizing Maya over him
- He credits early exposure to music, theater, and film for her creative drive
- The father of four remains close to all his children’s artistic pursuits
For Hawke, stepping aside so his daughter can shine is no ego blow-it’s “one of the most incredible feelings” his storied career has delivered.
