Maya Hawke

Maya Hawke is an actress and singer-songwriter known for her work in film, television, and indie-folk music. Hawke has dyslexia, which led to frequent changes in schools during her early education before enrolling at Saint Ann's School in Brooklyn, New York, an institution that emphasizes artistic creativity. She attended summer studies at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York, and studied acting at the Juilliard School before leaving to accept a role in "Little Women." Early in her career, Hawke modeled for Vogue, following in the footsteps of her mother and grandmother.

Hawke made her acting debut as Jo March in the BBC miniseries adaptation of "Little Women." She gained wider recognition for her role as Robin Buckley in the Netflix series "Stranger Things." Robin is the first LGBTQ+ character in the series, and her coming-out scene remains a notable moment in "Stranger Things." Hawke received a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Presentation for her performance and was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, as well as the Hollywood Critics Association TV Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Drama Series.

Hawke's film credits include playing Linda Kasabian in Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" and co-starring in Marc Meyers' thriller "Human Capital." She appeared in Wes Anderson's romantic dramedy "Asteroid City." In "Wildcat," directed by her father, Hawke portrayed novelist Flannery O'Connor, taking on both the role of O'Connor and the characters from her stories. She also voiced the character Anxiety in Pixar's animated film "Inside Out 2." Additional announced projects include a biopic about Irish dancer Lucia Joyce and a role in "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping."

In addition to acting, Hawke is recognized as an indie-folk singer-songwriter. She released the albums "Blush," "Moss," "Chaos Angel," and "Maitreya Corso." Her music, which blends indie rock and poetic lyricism, has drawn comparisons to artists such as Joni Mitchell and Phoebe Bridgers. Hawke cites folk music influences including Leonard Cohen, Patti Smith, and Joni Mitchell, and emphasizes the importance of lyricism in her songwriting. Through her work in both acting and music, Hawke has established a presence in contemporary entertainment, contributing to the fields of film, television, and indie music.