Ethan Hawke I am a proud father of four children.
The actor shares two children — Maya Hawk When Levon Lone Thurman-Hawk — with actress Uma Thurman, who was married from 1998 to 2005. He is also the father of Clementine Jean Hawke and Indiana Hawke, whom he adopted with his wife Ryan Shawhughes Hawke.
Ethan said his children will give his life new meaning“The great thing about children is that they need you every day. “He’s also called paternity earlier.”greatest joy in my lifeand stated that being a parent is “the only role that, if I fail, sees my life as a failure.”
regardless of moon knight During the actor’s illustrious career, his children were “not so impressive‘ in some of his films.
“Everyone was watching white fang He told PEOPLE the other day, “I’m in every frame of that movie and in an hour and fifteen minutes it’s like, ‘How are you guys?’ was very hurt. I mean, can’t I even recognize? And they were like, “What do you mean?” I said, ‘He’s got crooked teeth!’ That is you? ‘ ”
However, his profession still seems to influence his children. Ethan and his eldest daughter Maya are set to share the screen together in the upcoming romcom.
Read on to learn all about Ethan Hawke’s four children.
Maya Hawke, 24
Ethan welcomed ex-wife Thurman and daughter Maya Hawke on July 8, 1998. stranger thingsShe got her start on the screen playing Joe March in the 2017 BBC adaptation little woman.
“This is one of the greatest moments of my life. looking at her a bit WomanEthan told PEOPLE about his daughter’s film debut in 2018. “She didn’t do a good job, she did a great job. I am so proud of her to see your child grow up and to see her succeed in her profession that you so admire and to which I have devoted her life. rice field. ”
In 2020, Maya got to act alongside her father in a Showtime exclusive series good lord birdappearing as Annie Brown, the daughter of Ethan Hawke’s character John Brown.
talk entertainment weeklyMaya said, “Working with my father was amazing. I want to work with him for the rest of my life. He’s been my greatest teacher, my greatest advisor, and I’ve had a lot of fun with him.” I am honored to be able to work for
Maya also landed a dream role in 2019 once upon a time in hollywood, work with director Quentin Tarantinoshe has had a long working relationship with her actress mother.
“I’ve never been on set everyone there was equally excited To be there like the actors and directors and everyone was,” she told PEOPLE at the film’s LA premiere.
Maya said despite her mother having an affair with Tarantino. her dad helped her get the job.
“I auditioned for the project the normal route through my agent and auditioned in my bedroom with my dad,” Maya said. hollywood reporterwhich details the process of landing her role as a flower child in the film.
“I always make decisions with them,” she said of her parents in an interview. wall street journal“Both have the same level of success, but have very different experiences within the business.”
“I think so Biggest advantage [I have]I have information about pitfalls and good things,” she continued.
of advice channel Shuttle between Maya and her dad.
“Well, she’s really smart. She’s been through a lot in her life..It’s not easy growing up with paparazzi chaperoned parents.” los angeles times“It’s not the ride that some people think it is.”
Singer-songwriter Maya also credits her father for helping her find her passion for music.
“So when I was with my dad, we spent a lot of time together playing guitar, singing songs, writing poetry, and drawing late into the night,” she said. rice field. as if magazine“He was figuring out how to fully engage with children. This is where my relationships were built.Art is a communication tool.
Maya’s second album, mossreleased in September 2022.
Levon Lorne Thurman Hawke, 20
Levon Lone Thurman-Hawk It is Ethan’s second child with Thurman. The pair welcomed him on January 15, 2002.
Levon is immersed in the world of fashion. Accompany your mother to a fashion event Like a Dior couture show.
He is also an actor and has appeared in a drama anthology on Apple TV+. crowded room with actors like Tom Holland When Emmy RossumLevon will also appear Zoe Kravitzdirectorial debut of pussy island.
When Levon isn’t acting or attending fashion shows, he often sitting courtside Go to the sports festival with your father. At the 2015 NBA All-Star Game, Ethan even made Levon’s switch seat with him so he can sit next to Rihanna.
Clementine Jane Hawk, 14
Born in July 2008, Clementine Jane Hawke is the first child of his wife Ryan and Ethan.
In 2010, when Clementine was just a baby, Ethan talked about his first daughter. Maya was helping babysitter.
“Maya will be 12 soon, so she’s getting along pretty well with the baby,” Ethan said at the time.
TALKING TO PEOPLE AT THE MANHATTAN PREMIER OF HIS FILM IN 2010 Brooklyn’s Finestthe actor spoke about the difficulty of juggling his acting and parenting life.
“Anyone Parents who want to live a professional life Hawk said, “It’s a struggle…always a balance.”
2021, Clementine joined dad Ethan on camera in 36 days Santa Barbara International Film Festival when he presented the Montecito Award to an actress Amanda Seyfried.
Like his other children, Ethan said Clementine wasn’t particularly interested in his acting projects — until he starred in 2022. moon knight.
“My 13 year old saw moon knight trailer And suddenly it became real to her that I was an actor,” he told PEOPLE.I mean, her eyes just went [wide]she couldn’t believe it. “That’s what school kids talk about.” This is her first [impressed] she. ”
Indiana Hawk, 11
Ethan, July 2011 had a second child With a daughter, Ryan, named Indiana.
Like her dad and older siblings, Indiana also seems to have an early passion for music.While practicing social distancing in 2020, she joined chorus with family Along with Ethan, Maya, Levon and Clementine. Indiana and Clementine joined in harmonies, while Ethan and Levon strummed guitars, and her older sister Maya led the vocals on a rendition of “To Live Is to Fly.”
On Easter Sunday 2022, Ethan Hawke shared a rare photo. himself and his two youngest daughtersCaption: “Nature has its way. Happy Easter and Spring everyone.”