Maya Hawke

Maya Hawke is an American actress and singer-songwriter who has carved her own path in Hollywood while carrying a famous surname. Born in 1998 to actors Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, she first turned heads as a model for Vogue and Calvin Klein before making her screen debut as Jo March in the 2017 BBC adaptation of Little Women. Her breakout came as the witty, lovable Robin Buckley in Netflix's Stranger Things (2019–2025), a role that made her a household name and earned her a Saturn Award. Hawke has since appeared in an eclectic mix of films: Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, the horror trilogy Fear Street, the dark comedy Do Revenge, Wes Anderson's Asteroid City, Bradley Cooper's Maestro, and Pixar's Inside Out 2 as the voice of Anxiety. Alongside acting, she has built a respected music career, releasing four albums between 2020 and 2026 that blend folk, indie rock, and confessional songwriting. Known for her grounded, bohemian style and thoughtful interviews, Hawke has won over fans who appreciate her talent and authenticity separate from her famous parents. [edit]

Growing up in New York City, Hawke was diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, which made reading a struggle. She switched schools frequently before enrolling at Saint Ann's School in Brooklyn, a private arts school that doesn't grade work. There, she discovered her love for acting and reading—Little Women was one of the first books she read cover to cover, and Jo March became a role model. She spent summers training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London and the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York. Before acting, she modeled for Vogue and became the face of AllSaints' 2016/2017 collection, and in 2017 she starred in a Calvin Klein underwear campaign directed by Sofia Coppola. She attended Juilliard School for one year but dropped out after being cast in her first acting role. [edit]

Hawke's acting debut came in 2017 as Jo March in the BBC miniseries Little Women, which earned her critical praise. In 2019, she landed the role of Robin Buckley in Stranger Things season 3, a character who became a fan favorite for her quick wit and endearing awkwardness. The same year, she appeared as a flower child in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and released her debut singles. Her first album Blush dropped in August 2020, followed by headlining shows in New York. She continued to balance film and music: starring in Fear Street Part One: 1994 (2021), Do Revenge (2022), and releasing her second album Moss (2022). In 2023, she worked with Wes Anderson on Asteroid City, Bradley Cooper on Maestro, and was directed by her father in Wildcat. She voiced Anxiety in Pixar's Inside Out 2 (2024) and released her third album Chaos Angel. In 2026, she put out her fourth album Maitreya Corso and married musician Christian Lee Hutson. [edit]

Hawke is known for a natural, bohemian-chic style that often features earthy tones, layered jewelry, and vintage-inspired pieces. Her music aesthetic blends folk, indie rock, and confessional singer-songwriter traditions. The media frequently highlights her famous parentage while also noting her efforts to build an independent career, portraying her as talented, grounded, and hardworking. She maintains a relatively low-key social media presence, posting about her projects and personal life selectively. Fans particularly connect with her Stranger Things character Robin Buckley, and her music has cultivated a dedicated following that appreciates her introspective lyrics. No official fandom name has been established. [edit]

Maya Hawke does not currently hold a placement in the iFANN Global Top 1,000 or any published scope list. The iFANN evaluation for August 2026 confirms she is evaluated but remains unranked at this time. Her cultural footprint is defined less by viral spectacle and more by a sustained presence rooted in her lineage as the daughter of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, alongside her defining role as Robin Buckley in Stranger Things. While her supporters are often grouped with the broader audience of that series or her music listeners, no formal moniker documents her fanbase. Unlike stars with dedicated clubs or organized campaigns, her followers engage through standard industry channels, sharing updates on releases like Maitreya Corso without distinct communal rituals or fan-funded projects. Recent narratives focus on her musical maturation following her time on Stranger Things, where interviews suggest a deepened understanding of love reflected in her May 2026 album. Live performances at venues such as Baby's All Right and Thalia Hall were noted for their intimacy rather than chaotic adoration. A recurring theme in her public lore involves her personal choices, including purchasing a home near her mother in her childhood town, reinforcing a family-centric image. Additionally, her portrayal of a romantic interest in the short film The Non-Actor generated discussion for its resemblance to fan fiction tropes, yet these moments remain grounded in professional output rather than supernatural folklore or street-level disruptions.[edit]

Maya Hawke is a great-great-grandniece of playwright Tennessee Williams, and her maternal grandmother, Nena von Schlebrügge, was previously married to Dr. Timothy Leary. Her great-grandmother Birgit Holmquist posed for the Swedish statue Famntaget. She has dyslexia and struggled with reading as a child, though Little Women helped her overcome that hurdle. Hawke attended Juilliard for only one year before dropping out for her first acting role. She has collaborated professionally with both parents, starring with her mother in The Kill Room (2023) and being directed by her father in Wildcat (2023). In May 2026, she released the album Maitreya Corso, described as a mature exploration of love and healing after her tenure on Stranger Things. A notable recent story involves her purchasing a home near her mother, Uma Thurman, in the town where she grew up, which reinforces the family-centric narrative that defines her public image. Furthermore, her on-screen romance with Victoria Pedretti in the lesbian short film The Non-Actor was described by outlets as resembling a scene ripped directly out of fan fiction.[edit]

Hawke is the eldest child of actors Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, who met on the set of Gattaca (1997), married in May 1998, and divorced in 2005. She has a younger brother, Levon Hawke (born January 2002), two half-sisters from her father's second marriage to Ryan Shawhughes (born 2008 and 2011), and a half-sister from her mother's relationship with Arpad Busson (born 2012). On her father's side, she is a distant cousin of Tennessee Williams; on her mother's side, she is the granddaughter of Buddhist scholar Robert Thurman and model Nena von Schlebrügge. As of 2026, she is married to musician Christian Lee Hutson and lives in New York City. She does not have children. [edit]

Maya Hawke has worked with both of her parents professionally. She starred alongside her mother Uma Thurman in The Kill Room (2023) and was directed by her father Ethan Hawke in Wildcat (2023). She has collaborated with directors Sofia Coppola (Calvin Klein campaign), Quentin Tarantino, Wes Anderson, and Bradley Cooper. Her husband Christian Lee Hutson is a musician who has worked with Phoebe Bridgers. [edit]

Hawke dated Gus Wenner, son of Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner, from approximately 2018 to 2022. The relationship was confirmed through public sightings and social media, and they parted ways amicably. In 2025, she began dating American singer-songwriter Christian Lee Hutson, who has collaborated with Phoebe Bridgers and Better Oblivion Community Center. The couple married on February 14, 2026, in a private ceremony. As of 2026, Hawke is married to Hutson and they have no children. [edit]

Per iFANN's editorial analysis, Maya Hawke's estimated net worth stands at $4 Million as of 2026. This figure reflects her diverse career spanning acting, music, and modeling. For Stranger Things, she earned an estimated $100,000–$200,000 per episode across seasons 3 through 5. Film roles in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Do Revenge, Asteroid City, Inside Out 2, and other projects added significant fees to her portfolio. Her music career generates revenue from album sales, streaming, and touring; she has released four albums as of 2026. Early modeling contracts with AllSaints and Calvin Klein, along with Vogue editorials, provided initial income. She has not confirmed any major long-term endorsement deals. Her net worth has grown steadily since her breakout in 2019, and her marriage to Christian Lee Hutson in 2026 has not significantly changed her financial standing.[edit]

Hawke won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Presentation for her role as Robin Buckley in Stranger Things. She has received additional nominations, including a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. [edit]