Maya Ray Thurman Hawke aka (Robin Buckley from Stranger Things) was born on July 8th, 1998. She’s an American actress, songwriter, and model. Most of us know her from the TV series “Stranger Things”. She is the daughter of famous actress Uma Thurman and Hollywood actor Ethan Hawke. Her parents first met on the filming set of the 1997 film Gattaca, got married in May 1998, and divorced in 2005. She has one brother. She also has two half-sisters from the second marriage of her father.
Early Life and Education
She got her primary education from St Ann’s School, a private school in Brooklyn, New York. Due to her dyslexia, she had to change schools a lot. She eventually became an actress because of the creative environment given by her family. Hawke also studied for a summer at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London. After accepting her role in Little Women, she attended the Juilliard School for a year, then left to pursue a BFA in acting.
Maya Hawke’s Career
She made her acting debut in the BBC miniseries adaption of Little Women as Jo March. Robin aka Maya Hawke began her career as a model for Vogue magazine, just like her mother and grandmother. She was also selected as the face of AllSaints, a British clothing company. Maya is a great fond of music and has written many songs. In August 2019, Maya released her two songs as a debut which were “To Love a Boy” and “Stay Open”. She released and recorded these tracks with Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Jesse Harris.
Landing in Stranger Things
Stranger Things is one of the most loved Sci-fi TV series aired on Netflix. Maya arrived in Season 3 of the series and made an opening scene with the famous Steve Harrington at Scoops Ahoy. She is truly accepted from the very first moment she appeared in season 3. Her way of decoding the Russian invasion code and helping Steve and Dustin to track the Russians was splendid, which proved that she is a true hero and way too smart, and of course her contribution to saving America.
5 Best Movies and TV Shows from Robin (Maya Hawke)
Little Women (2017)
“Little Women,” a film adapted from Louisa May Alcott’s classic book. Maya plays Jo March in this BBC miniseries adaptation of “Little Women,” a determined and self-reliant young lady, the narrative centers on Jo, one of four sisters who are growing up during the Civil War. Maya gives a moving and unforgettable performance as Jo, which makes this an absolute must-watch.
- Total 3 episodes
- Runtime: 135 minutes
- Budget: $40 million
- Box Office: around $218.9
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)
Maya appeared with some famous celebrities in this movie starring Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Margot Robbie. “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” features a little yet remarkable performance for Maya Hawke. This Quentin Tarantino-directed film centers on the life of an actor and his stunt double in Los Angeles in 1969. Maya lends a hint of mystery to the narrative by portraying a member of the notorious Manson Family. Despite having a small part, her performance makes a lasting impression.
- Runtime: 2 h 46 minutes
- Budget: around $96 million
- Box Office: $377.6 million
Mainstream (2020)
“Mainstream” is a modern drama directed by Gia Coppola. Frankie, played by Maya Hawke, is a young lady who aspires to become well-known on social media. She meets the charming Andrew Garfield character Link, and the two of them collaborate on making viral videos. They must deal with the negative aspects of internet celebrity as they gain notoriety. Maya does a compelling and thought-provoking job as Frankie.
- Runtime: 1 h 34 minutes
- Budget: $5 million
- Box Office: $40K
Human Capital (2019)
Maya Hawke plays Shannon in “Human Capital,” a film about an accident that causes her life to become stuck with two families. Themes like wealth, power, and the results of our deeds are all explored in this play. The story is made more interesting to watch by Maya’s portrayal of Shannon, which gives it more depth and passion.
- Runtime: 1 h 38 minutes
- Budget: Unknown
- Box Office: $6,597
Fear Street: Part One (1994)
The horror film “Fear Street Part One: 1994” is based on the well-known R.L. Stine book series. Heather, played by Maya Hawke, is a high school student who falls victim to a horrifying sequence of events as one of the first victims. Maya plays a little part, but her presence sets the mood for this exciting and frightening movie.
- Runtime: 1 h 47 minutes
- Budget: N/A
- Box Office: N/A
Why we love Robin Buckley aka Maya Hawkey
Maya Hawke is a talented artist with a bright future in addition to being an actress. Her variety and talent for bringing characters to life are demonstrated by her performances in “Stranger Things” and these amazing films. Maya captivates audiences with her performances, whether she’s playing a modern-day dreamer, a historical character, or a fearless adolescent. Though most of her movies and dramas are not a very great hit, still she outperforms every character and ranks as one of the favorites in our list.
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