Maya Hawke is an American actress and model from New York who is best known for being the cast member of the third season of Netflix’s mega-famous series titled Stranger Things, in which she played the main role of Robin.
Making a career in the entertainment industry was easy for Maya because she is the daughter of actress Uma Thurman and actor Ethan Hawke, who helped her to achieve her goals.
Maya Hawke began her career in modelling, and slowly but surely, she established herself as one of the most recognized actresses in the entertainment business.
After earning a big name in modelling, Hawke made her acting debut in the BBC adaptation of the television miniseries Little Women in 2017, where she was cast as Jo March.
Maya Hawke Biography
| Name | Maya Hawke |
| Net Worth | $3 Million |
| Age | 25 years old |
| Annual Salary | $500,000 |
| Profession | Actress, Model |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Early Life
Maya Ray Thurman Hawke was (born July 8, 1998), Her parents, Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, raised her in New York City. Her father is a director, actor, and writer, while her mother is a popular actress and model.
The couple first met in 1997 while on the Gattaca set and married the following year. Maya’s parents’ relationship did not last long, and the two separated in 2005. Hawke grew up alongside her younger brother Levon Roan Thurman-Hawke, who was born in 2002.
After the divorce of Ethan and Uma Thurman, Hawke’s father married Ryan Shawhughes, with whom Hawke has two half-sisters, Indiana and Clementine (born in 2008 and 2011). Maya Hawke has roots in German, English, Northern Irish, Danish, Scottish, and Swedish.
Moving on to her education, she attended Saint Ann’s School in Brooklyn, New York City, where she discovered her passion for acting. She often changes schools during her primary education due to having dyslexia.
Maya later studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London before studying at Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York City. She got a chance to perform at art school, Juilliard, for a year and then got her first on-screen role on BBC’s Little Women in 2017.
Career
Maya Hawke started her professional career in modelling careers like her mother and grandmother; she was first modelled for the popular fashion magazine Vogue. That was the same time Hawke was named to become the face of AllSaints’ 2016/2017 collection, a British fashion retailer.
The American filmmaker and actress Sofia Coppola chose her to play the title role of The Little Mermaid in Universal Pictures’ designed live-action adaptation. Yet the producers selected the well-known Chloë Grace Moretz, leading Coppola to leave the project.
Maya Hawke made her first acting role in the 2017 BBC adaptation of Louisa May’s semi-autobiographical miniseries titled Little Women, in which she was cast as Jo March.
The biggest breakthrough of her career came when Hawke landed a role as Robin Buckley in the 3rd season of Netflix’s popular series Stranger Things. The series was released in 2019 and earned her fame nationwide, gaining her a large fan following.
It was also announced that Maya Hawke would be a star in Gia Coppola’s sophomore movie, Mainstream, in October 2018. In 2019, Hawke made her theatrical debut in the comedy-drama film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, where she played the Flower Child role.
In July 2021, the Netflix horror film Fear Street Part One: 1994 was released, where Maya appears as Heather. She also became cast as Jamie Bernstein in Bradley’s biographical movie about Leonard Bernstein, Maestro.
Hawke’s appearance on Stranger Things led her to win the 2019 45th Saturn Awards for Best Supporting Actress in Streaming Presentation. She also received the 2020 26th Screen Actors Guild Awards nomination for Outstanding Performance in a Drama Series.
Music Career
In late 2019, Maya Hawke came up with the release of her two first tracks, To Love a Boy and Stay Open; both the songs were recorded and written by her and Jesse Harris, a Grammy Award-winning singer.
She dropped the first single By Myself in March 2020 from her upcoming debut album, Blush. The following month, the album’s second single, Coverage, was dropped.
The album Blush was set to release in June 2020 but was postponed to August 21, 2020. In the same month, Hawke made her first appearance as a musical guest on the American television show The Today Show to support the release of her album.
Maya Hawke Net Worth
Maya Hawke, an American actress and model from New York, has a net worth of $3 million. She rose to fame as one of the lead cast members in the hit Netflix series Stranger Things, where she played the role of Robin Buckley. This role marked a turning point in her career, and she has since earned handsome salaries from appearing in numerous television series and films.
Maya’s modelling career has also contributed significantly to her income. She has worked with high-profile names such as Vogue and Calvin Klein and has done endorsement work for brands such as All Saints, Perfectly Basics, and Madame.
In addition to acting and modelling, Maya is also a talented singer. Her annual income is estimated at around $500k, making her a multitalented celebrity who has succeeded in multiple fields.
FAQs
Is Maya Hawke in a relationship?
Considering how tight-lipped she remains about her personal life, it’s hard to say who Hawke is dating. But she’s been linked to fellow musician Spencer Barnett since February 2022, when the Daily Mail published photos of the pair kissing in New York on Valentine’s Day.
Did Maya Hawke graduate from Juilliard?
Maya Hawke studied acting at Juilliard for one year before dropping out to star in Little Women in 2017. Hawke also attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London and the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York.
How old was Maya Hawke in Stranger Things?
Maya Ray Thurman Hawke was born on the 8th of July, 1998, in New York City; she is 25 years old.
How much do Maya Hawke makes?
Maya Hawke’s per-year income is around 500,000 dollars.