> At a Glance
> – Ethan Hawke says fans now ignore him to meet his Stranger Things daughter, Maya
> – The reversal has happened “like five times,” the actor told TODAY
> – Hawke calls watching Maya succeed “one of the most incredible feelings” of his life
> – Why it matters: Shows how next-gen stars can eclipse even veteran parents
After 44 years in Hollywood, Ethan Hawke is learning what it feels like to play second fiddle-and he loves every minute of it.
When Robin Steals the Spotlight
During a Jan. 7 TODAY segment about his Golden Globe nod for Blue Moon, Hawke beamed as Craig Melvin aired a clip of Maya Hawke describing a recent street encounter. In her telling, a fan brushed off Ethan with, “I don’t know who you are, man. I wanted to talk to Robin.”
Hawke quickly corrected the record, saying his daughter was “being shy” and that similar snubs have occurred “like five times.”
Proud Dad Mode Activated
The Before Sunrise star called the role reversal “one of the most incredible feelings I’ve ever had in my life,” noting that Maya has wanted to create art “since she was a little girl.”
Their family arts education included:
- Broadway outings
- Concerts by Adele and Taylor Swift
- Screenings of classic French films
Hawke, who has four children, says seeing Maya thrive “at a high level” within her generation “feels great.”
Key Takeaways
- Hawke’s latest project, Blue Moon, earned him a Golden Globe nomination
- Maya’s breakout as Robin Buckley on Stranger Things flips the fame script
- The veteran actor embraces being overshadowed by his 27-year-old daughter
For Ethan Hawke, watching Maya command the spotlight is better than any award.
