Maya Hawke, the talented daughter of Hollywood icons Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, has gracefully navigated the pressures of coming from such a renowned lineage. In a candid discussion with the UK’s Sunday Times, she addressed her feelings about her privileged background, candidly stating she is “comfortable with not deserving” the life and opportunities she has.
Embracing Her Family Legacy
Hawke’s relationship with her parents plays a significant role in her grounded approach to fame. She reflected, My relationships with my parents are really honest and positive, and that supersedes anything anyone can say about it
. Despite acknowledging that many others might deserve the privileges she enjoys, she feels no guilt in pursuing her dreams and making the most of the opportunities available to her.
Career Milestones
Maya is best known for her breakout role as Robin in the Duffer brothers’ acclaimed series Stranger Things. Her filmography continues to grow, with notable roles in Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City (2023) and the Netflix hit Do Revenge (2022). She also stars in the upcoming film Wildcat, directed by none other than her father, Ethan Hawke.
We were both being asked constantly if we were nervous to work with each other but we weren’t nervous because I spent my whole life making art with that guy
, Maya shared about their collaboration.
Music and Beyond
Beyond acting, Maya has made significant strides in her music career. However, when fans attending her gigs turned out to be more interested for her famous roles rather than her music, it left her feeling conflicted. She expressed, I was almost depressed about it… Like, I’m glad there are people here, but I guess they don’t care about the music
. Nevertheless, she continues to pursue her passion for music alongside acting.
Navigating Public Perception
Maya doesn’t shy away from admitting that nepotism has played a role in her career. Reflecting on her casting by Quentin Tarantino for Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, where she played Flowerchild, she recalls awkward moments on the red carpet: I’ve been wildly made fun of for this clip when I said, on the red carpet, that I auditioned… I never meant to imply that I didn’t get the part for nepotistic reasons – I think I totally did
. Even so, she approaches such moments with grace and learning.
Looking Ahead
Maya will soon voice “Anxiety” in Pixar’s anticipated sequel Inside Out 2. She starred alongside her mother Uma Thurman in the 2023 thriller comedy The Kill Room, further establishing herself as a formidable talent independent of her famous family background. Despite facing challenges head-on, Maya remains committed to honing her craft and continuing to make unique contributions to film and music.
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