Maya Hawke: “I’m enjoying becoming more myself, less afraid”

Maya Hawke: “I’m enjoying becoming more myself, less afraid”

NME – Flying high with the ‘Stranger Things’ star and indie-folk troubadour

“I don’t understand how kids watch Stranger Things,” says Maya Hawke, eyes widening at the thought of young minds deciphering the sci-fi hit’s wacky universe. She’s not shocked because of the increasingly dark turns the show is taking, but because of the complex storylines that weave throughout the series. “It’s so confusing!”

Hawke has been a part of TV’s biggest franchise since season three when she joined the cast as rambling ice cream waitress – and fledgling sidekick to Steve Harrington – Robin Buckley. In just two seasons, she’s seen some of the series’ most iconic moments – from the apocalyptic Battle Of Starcourt Mall, or the fight against creepy, vengeful villain Vecna in this month’s season four finale.

“Everything goes so bad,” she sighs, remembering the grim way the show left things. “It’s so sad about Max [spoiler: Sadie Sink’s plucky highschooler is now in a coma]. It’s devastating and awesome but also like… ‘what?!’”


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Happy Birthday, Maya!

Today (July 8), Maya is celebrating her birthday! Wishing all the love and happiness to Maya.

Happy Birthday to Maya!

Maya Nominated for HCA TV Awards

Maya has been nominated for the Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Series (Drama) award for the 2022 Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards! Stranger Things have received nine nominations in total. A big congratulations to Maya and the cast and crew!

Best Writing in a Streaming Series, Drama
The Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things “Chapter Seven: The Massacre at Hawkins Lab” (Netflix)

Best Directing in a Streaming Series, Drama
Shawn Levy, Stranger Things “Chapter Four: Dear Billy” (Netflix)
The Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things “Chapter Seven: The Massacre at Hawkins Lab” (Netflix)

Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Series, Drama
Maya Hawke, Stranger Things (Netflix)
Millie Bobby Brown, Stranger Things (Netflix)
Sadie Sink, Stranger Things (Netflix)

Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Series, Drama
Joe Keery, Stranger Things (Netflix)

Best Actress in a Streaming Series, Drama
Winona Ryder, Stranger Things (Netflix)

Best Streaming Series, Drama
Stranger Things (Netflix)

Stranger Things Cast Take a Friendship Test | Glamour

The cast of Netflix’s Stranger Things test their friendship! Sadie Sink, Millie Bobby Brown, Maya Hawke, and Noah Schnapp describe each other using emojis, do trust falls together, share their pet peeves and more.

“Stranger Things 4” Vol. 2 Screen Captures

“Stranger Things 4” Vol. 2 Screen Captures

Hi, Maya fans! I’ve added some screen captures of the two new Stranger Things episodes. Take a look at the whole of season four here.

The complete season is available to stream on Netflix!


New Music: “Thérèse”

Maya has released a new single Thérèse! The new song is from her upcoming album, Moss.
Moss will be out on September 23rd!

From the upcoming album ‘MOSS’ out September 23rd.
Pre-order / Pre-save ‘MOSS’: https://mayahawke.lnk.to/MOSS
Listen / Buy Thérèse: https://mayahawke.lnk.to/Therese