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Maya Hawke Reacts to ‘Nepo Baby’ Comments: ‘I’m Comfortable With Not Deserving It’


The actress noted that her relationship with dad Ethan and mom Uma is ‘really honest and positive.’

The 25-year-old daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman explained how she feels about the viral nickname given to the children of Hollywood’s most high-profile figures. While she feels “lucky” to have a career in show business, Maya noted that she “saw two paths when [she] was first starting, and one of them was: change your name, get a nose job and go to open casting roles.” Getty ImagesMaya recently starred in Maestro and previously appeared in her dad’s film, Wildcat, in which she played the lead role, Flannery O’Connor.

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