Maya Ray Thurman Hawke (Maya Hawke) is an American actress and singer-songwriter. Born on July 8, 1998, in New York City, she is the daughter of actors Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman. Hawke began her career in modeling before making her screen debut as Jo March in the 2017 BBC adaptation of Little Women. She gained international recognition for starring as Robin Buckley in the Netflix science fiction horror series Stranger Things (2019–2025).
Beyond acting, Hawke has established a music career, releasing four studio albums: Blush (2020), Moss (2022), Chaos Angel (2024), and Maitreya Corso (2026). She has appeared in films including Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), Do Revenge (2022), Asteroid City (2023), Maestro (2023), and voiced Anxiety in Inside Out 2 (2024).
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Early Life and Family
Childhood
Maya Ray Thurman Hawke was born on July 8, 1998, in New York City. She is the elder of two children born to actors Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman. Her parents met on the set of Gattaca (1997), married in May 1998, and divorced in 2005.
Hawke has a younger brother, Levon Hawke (born 2002). She also has two half-sisters from her father’s second marriage to Ryan Shawhughes (born 2008 and 2011) and another half-sister from her mother’s ex-fiancé, financier Arpad Busson (born 2012).
On her father’s side, Hawke is a distant cousin of playwright Tennessee Williams. On her mother’s side, she is a granddaughter of Buddhist scholar Robert Thurman and model Nena von Schlebrügge. Her great-grandmother, Birgit Holmquist, was also a model who posed for Axel Ebbe’s statue Famntaget in Sweden.
Hawke has dyslexia, which resulted in her changing schools frequently during her primary education.
Education
Hawke was enrolled at Saint Ann’s School, a private school in Brooklyn, New York, that emphasizes artistic creativity and does not grade work. The artistic environment eventually led her to acting.
She also took part in summer studies at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York. Hawke studied toward a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting at the Juilliard School for one year before dropping out after accepting her role in Little Women.
Age and Birthday
Maya Hawke was born on July 8, 1998, making her 27 years old as of 2026. Her zodiac sign is Cancer. She celebrates her birthday on July 8 each year.
Height, Weight and Physical Appearance
Multiple sources report variations in Maya Hawke’s physical measurements. The most consistently reported figures are as follows:
Career Journey
Early Career
Hawke began her career in modeling, following in the footsteps of both her mother and grandmother. She modeled for Vogue and was chosen as the face of the British fashion retailer AllSaints’s 2016/2017 collection. In 2017, she appeared in a video campaign for Calvin Klein’s underwear range, directed by Sofia Coppola.
Her acting debut came in 2017 when she starred as Jo March in the BBC adaptation of Little Women. Prior to this, she had nearly been cast as Ariel in a live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid, but the project was scrapped in 2015.
Breakthrough
Hawke’s breakthrough role came in 2019 when she was cast as Robin Buckley in the third season of Netflix’s hit series Stranger Things. Her performance quickly made her a fan favorite and expanded her visibility in Hollywood.
In the same year, she appeared in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Major Achievements
Hawke has appeared in numerous high-profile films and television projects:
- 2021: Fear Street Part One: 1994
- 2022: Do Revenge
- 2023: Asteroid City, Maestro, and Wildcat
- 2024: Voiced Anxiety in Inside Out 2
As a musician, she has released four albums:
Her music is released under the Mom + Pop label.
Recent Career Updates (2026)
In 2026, Hawke married musician Christian Lee Hutson on Valentine’s Day in New York City. She accepted the “Fan Favorite” STARmeter Award at the 2026 SXSW Film Festival, where she screened her latest film, Wishful Thinking.
Upcoming projects include The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (2026) and One Night Only (2026).
Career Timeline
Awards and Achievements
Hawke was included in Variety’s 2022 New Power of New York list, the 2023 Young Hollywood Impact Report, and the 2023 TIME100 Next list.
Relationship Status
Maya Hawke married musician Christian Lee Hutson on February 14, 2026 (Valentine’s Day) in New York City. The intimate ceremony was attended by her parents, Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, her brother Levon Hawke, and several of her Stranger Things castmates.
Hawke and Hutson had been romantically linked since 2023 and were reportedly friends for four years before their romance began. The pair have collaborated on multiple musical projects, including Hawke’s albums Moss and Chaos Angel. Hawke also lent her voice to a song on Hutson’s album Paradise Pop. 10.
Hutson is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for his blend of folk, Americana, and country music. He has released three studio albums: Beginners (2020), Quitters (2022), and Paradise Pop. 10 (2024).
Net Worth
As of 2026, Maya Hawke’s net worth is estimated at approximately **$4 million**. Some sources suggest her fortune could be as high as $5 million when all income streams are considered.
Income Sources
Social Media Presence
| Platform | Handle/Status |
|---|---|
| @mayahawke (active) | |
| Twitter/X | @MayaHawke (active) |
| TikTok | No publicly verified account |
| YouTube | Maya Hawke (music videos) |
Social media handles are subject to change. The above reflects publicly known accounts as of 2026.
Lesser Known Facts
- Dyslexia: Hawke has dyslexia, which caused her to change schools frequently during her primary education before enrolling at Saint Ann’s School.
- Juilliard Dropout: She studied at the Juilliard School for one year before dropping out to accept her role in Little Women.
- Tennessee Williams Connection: On her father’s side, Hawke is a distant cousin of playwright Tennessee Williams.
- Modeling Legacy: Like her mother Uma Thurman and grandmother Nena von Schlebrügge, Hawke modeled for Vogue early in her career.
- Almost Ariel: She was nearly cast as Ariel in a live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid, but the project was scrapped in 2015.
- Royal Academy Training: She took summer studies at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
- Stella Adler Studio: She also studied at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York.
- Multiple Half-Siblings: Hawke has a total of three half-sisters from her parents’ subsequent relationships.
- Musical Collaborator: Her husband, Christian Lee Hutson, co-produced and collaborated on her albums Moss and Chaos Angel.
- Album Release in 2026: Hawke released her fourth studio album, Maitreya Corso, in 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How old is Maya Hawke in 2026?
Maya Hawke is 27 years old. She was born on July 8, 1998.
2. How tall is Maya Hawke?
She stands approximately 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) tall.
3. What is Maya Hawke’s net worth?
Her net worth is estimated at approximately $4 million as of 2026.
4. Who are Maya Hawke’s parents?
She is the daughter of actors Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman.
5. Is Maya Hawke married?
Yes, she married musician Christian Lee Hutson on February 14, 2026.
6. What is Maya Hawke known for?
She is best known for playing Robin Buckley in Netflix’s Stranger Things.
7. What movies has Maya Hawke been in?
Her film credits include Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), Do Revenge (2022), Asteroid City (2023), Maestro (2023), and Inside Out 2 (2024).
8. Does Maya Hawke sing?
Yes, she is a singer-songwriter and has released four albums: Blush, Moss, Chaos Angel, and Maitreya Corso.
9. Where was Maya Hawke born?
She was born in New York City, New York, U.S..
10. Did Maya Hawke attend Juilliard?
She studied at Juilliard for one year before dropping out to pursue acting.
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