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Ethan Hawke Praises Daughter Maya's "Stranger Things" Role & Artistic Journey

Ethan Hawke has publicly praised his daughter Maya Hawke's performance as Robin in the hit Netflix series Stranger Things. He expressed immense pride not only in her acting but in her overall journey as an independent artist. Hawke revealed he recognized her artistic destiny from as early as four years old, despite a complicated childhood. The actor admires how she has carved her own path with both acting and music.

Key Points: Ethan Hawke on Maya Hawke's Stranger Things Success

  • Proud of Maya's human growth
  • Loved her as Robin in Stranger Things
  • Knew she'd be an artist from age 4
  • Admires her independent career path
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Ethan Hawke says he 'loved' daughter Maya Hawke's role in 'Stranger Things'

Ethan Hawke expresses pride in daughter Maya Hawke's role as Robin in Stranger Things and her independent artistic path in a new interview.

Ethan Hawke says he 'loved' daughter Maya Hawke's role in 'Stranger Things'
"Robin is a great character... she's already set off on her own. Her music is amazing, all her work inspires me. - Ethan Hawke"

Los Angeles, Jan 12

Hollywood actor Ethan Hawke has shared that he was impressed by his daughter Maya Hawke's work in the superhit streaming series 'Stranger Things'.

The 55-year-old actor has heaped praise on 27-year-old Maya, who he shares with his ex-wife Uma Thurman, for the way she has "set off on her own" in the entertainment world, and he was delighted by her performance as Robin in Netflix's blockbuster sci-fi series, reports 'Female First UK'.

He told Live From E!: Golden Globes 2026, "Well, I'm proud of her as a human being, first and foremost. But she is awesome on that show and that show is right up my alley and I loved it".

Ethan was a big fan of his daughter's character on the show, which recently came to an end with its fifth and final season, and he's glad to see her thriving as an artist.

He added, "Robin is a great character, and the fact that she's as young as she is, and she's already set off on her own. Her music is amazing, all her work inspires me. I am very proud of her, is the short answer".

As per 'Female First UK', Ethan recently shared he always suspected Maya's life would follow this path.

Speaking to Sydney Sweeney for Variety's Actors on Actors series last month, he said, "I knew when she was about 4 that she was gonna be an artist. And I knew that she was gonna be a very good one. That was her safe place. Watercolouring, dancing, and singing all throughout her childhood. There were a lot of things about her childhood that were really, really hard and complicated, and things I regret for her".

The actor didn't delve into Maya's early struggles, but he recalled a moment when a teacher asked if she was happy", and she had an answer beyond her years.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Robin was one of the best characters in the later seasons! Maya Hawke brought such a unique energy. It's nice to see Ethan Hawke being a fan just like the rest of us. Great to see a parent-child bond in Hollywood that seems so normal.
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Aman W
Respectfully, while the sentiment is sweet, articles like this often focus on the famous parent's opinion. Maya's work should stand on its own merit. She's a fantastic actor and musicianā€”let's celebrate her for that, not just because her dad is proud.
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Sarah B
As an artist myself, I find it touching that he recognized her artistic spirit from age 4. That kind of early recognition and support is so crucial. It's a universal parenting truth, whether in Mumbai or LA.
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Karthik V
He mentioned her childhood had hard and complicated parts. It's a reminder that even with famous parents and privilege, life isn't always easy. Good on her for channeling that into her art. Jai ho!
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Nisha Z
Stranger Things was a global phenomenon. To have your parent, who is a legendary actor himself, say he's a fan of your work on it? That's the ultimate compliment! šŸŽ¬ More power to her.

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