Meet Ethan Hawke’s Wife Ryan Shawhughes And Children

• Ethan Hawke is married to producer Ryan Shawhughes.
• They have two daughters together: Clementine and Indiana.
• He has two older children, Maya and Levon, with ex-wife Uma Thurman.
• The family is known for its close-knit, creative, and blended dynamic.

Ethan Hawke, the acclaimed actor from Dead Poets Society and Training Day, is also a dedicated family man.

He shares his life with his wife, Ryan Shawhughes Hawke, and their four children.

Ryan Shawhughes Hawke: From Nanny to Wife and Producer

Ryan Shawhughes first entered Ethan Hawke’s world through his literary agent while he was still married to his first wife, Uma Thurman. She briefly worked as an on-set babysitter for their children during a movie. Their romantic relationship began much later, well after his divorce was finalized. Ethan has publicly addressed the speculation, stating:

“I know people imagine some kind of Sound Of Music type love affair, but the truth is by the time Ryan and I were falling in love, it had been a long while since I had employed her.”

The couple married in June 2008. Ryan has since transitioned from a private figure to a successful collaborator in Ethan’s professional life, producing several of his projects including The Good Lord Bird, Blaze, and the recent biopic Wildcat.

Meet the Hawke Children: Maya and Levon

Ethan’s two eldest children are with ex-wife Uma Thurman. Maya Hawke, 25, is a successful actress and musician. She stars in Stranger Things and voiced Anxiety in Inside Out 2. She has also collaborated with her father on films like Wildcat, which she helped conceptualize. Ethan humorously acknowledged her drive, saying:

“Put simply, I’m a nepo dad!”

Levon Hawke, 22, is also building an acting career. He has appeared in The Crowded Room and will be seen in the upcoming films Blink Twice and The Thicket. He also has a budding interest in directing and playwriting.

Ethan’s Younger Daughters: Clementine and Indiana

With Ryan, Ethan shares two daughters. Clementine Jane is 15, and her father has shared charming anecdotes about her honest critiques of his work. Indiana, 12, is the youngest.

While their lives are kept more private, they have been seen sharing their musical talents in family performances. Ethan once recounted a funny story about his kids watching one of his older films:

“They all watched White Fang… and an hour and 15 minutes in I’m like, ‘How do you like it, guys?’ And they’re like, ‘It’s okay. When are you going to come on?’”

A Creative and Blended Family Dynamic

The Hawke family is a testament to blending a family successfully in the public eye. While the circumstances of Ethan and Ryan’s relationship were initially met with speculation, they have built a strong and lasting marriage.

All four children are being raised in a creatively nurturing environment, with the older siblings already forging their own paths in the arts. The family often collaborates, most recently on the film Wildcat, which was a true family affair.

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Last Updated on September 1, 2025 by 247 News Around The World