Maya Hawke Biography: Age, Net Worth, Parents, Brother, Height, Instagram, Religion, Father, Photos, Boyfriend, Husband

Biography

Maya Ray Thurman Hawke (commonly known as Maya Hawke), is an American actress, model, and singer.

She is also the first child of two famous Hollywood stars: Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman.

In 2017, she rose to fame after dropping out of the Julliard School to star in the film Little Women.

She became the face of British fashion retailer AllSaints’ 2016/2017 collection and starred in the third season of Stranger Things in 2019.

Maya Hawke was dyslexic and overcame it with the support of her parents. She attended special schools without much concern for grades.

American actress

Maya Hawke
Maya Hawke: History, Biography, Photos
Wiki Events & About Data
Full name: Maya Ray Thurman Hawke
Stage name: Maya Hawke
Born: July 8, 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth: New York
Height: 1.74 minutes
Nationality: American
Boyfriend • Husband: Gus Wenner (former), Tom Sturridge (former), Lucas Zwirner (former)
Job: Actor • Model • Musician
Net worth: $3,000,000

Early life

Maya Hawke is the daughter of actors Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, born July 8, 1998. She grew up in bustling New York City with her brother Levon Roan Thurman-Hawke, born in 2002.

Her parents are household names in Hollywood. Both have very interesting ancestry, with her father being the fifth-generation great-granddaughter of famous playwright Tennessee Williams, while her mother is the granddaughter of Buddhist scholar Robert AF Thurman and model Baroness Nena von Schlebrügge.

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Maya Hawke also shares maternal blood with European model Birgit Holmquist, who posed for Axel Ebbe’s Famntaget statue, now in Smygehuk, Sweden.

Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman met while filming Gattaca in 1997. They married the following year but split in 2005. Mr Hawke is married to Ryan Shawhughes; Maya’s stepmother while Uma Thurman is with Arpad Busson. Their relationships elsewhere mean that Maya Hawke now has three half-sisters, aged nine, ten and thirteen.

Maya Hawke’s childhood was affected by dyslexia, which made it difficult for her to achieve school standards. Eventually, she was given the opportunity to learn on her own, which motivated her to become better. Her religion may be related to Buddhism.

Education

Maya Hawke’s condition made it difficult for her to get good grades. After completing the first stage of her education, her parents supported her and sent her to try out different schools. She eventually enrolled in a private school in Brooklyn, New York called Saint Ann’s School. There, she was taught to be creative without focusing too much on homework.

She also studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and the renowned Stella Adler School of Acting in New York.

She spent a year at the Julliard School majoring in Performing Arts before dropping out to star in the play ‘Little Women’.

Career

Many critics have argued that Hawke’s acting is still too early to be considered. However, Maya Hawke’s first three years in the film industry have proven her worth.

She followed in the footsteps of a talented dynasty when she first appeared in Little Women, a BBC miniseries adapted in 2017. Her next role was as Robin Buckley in the third season of Netflix’s Stranger Things in 2019.

This time, she was given the opportunity to play a supporting role, even though she was new to the industry with little experience. She also played Linda Kasabian in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

List of movies played

  • Little Women (2017).
  • Women’s World (2018).
  • Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019).
  • Lost Boy (2019).
  • Human Capital (2019).
  • Lord of the Birds (2020).
  • Mainstream (2020).

Music career

Maya Hawke’s time at special schools has so far paid off handsomely. She decided to audition before the summer of 2019 and released her first two singles, To Love a Boy and Stay Open, later that year.

Her father proved his support; collaborating with Jesse Harris to record both songs. Maya’s performance in New York City was her first solo live performance as a musical artist. She also released her first single, By Myself, before releasing her album Bluish in 2020.

Modeling

It’s no surprise that Vogue chose Maya Hawke to grace their cover a few years ago. Her grandmother and mother have had similar opportunities in the past.

She was also the face of British fashion retailer AllSaints’ 2016/2017 collection. That same year, she was chosen to model for Calvin Klein’s underwear line.

Personal life

Maya Hawke is currently single but has had several relationships in the past. She dated Gus Wenner; Chairman and CEO of Wenner Media and also dated actor Tom Sturridge.

Her recent relationship with Lucas Zwirner, another actor, ended after a few months.

Maya Hawke’s regular activities show that she is a music lover; due to the hours she has spent in the studio lately. She also shows a considerable level of creativity in her social circles. She stands at 1.74 m tall.

Prize

  • ‘Best Supporting Actress in a Virtual Ceremony’ at the 45th Saturn Awards (2019).
  • Nominated for ‘Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series’ at the 26th Screen Actors Guild Awards (2020).

Net worth

Maya Hawke’s financial strength is a result of her diverse expertise. She also comes from a wealthy family and has a personal net worth of $3,000,000.

Social media

  • Instagram- @maya_hawke
  • Twitter- @mayahawke
  • Facebook- @Maya Hawke (Actor)
  • TikTok- @maya_hawke_
  • Snapchat- None
  • Phone Number – Private

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