Uma Thurman recently embraced a new role as mother of the bride when her eldest daughter, Maya Hawke, married longtime boyfriend Christian Lee Hutson in a surprise winter ceremony held in New York City. The occasion brought the familiar family together, as Uma reunited with her ex-husband Ethan Hawke to celebrate their daughter’s special day. The intimate event highlighted the close bond despite their past separation.
Maya Hawke, known for her breakout role as Robin in Netflix’s popular sci-fi series Stranger Things, continues to follow the acting path carved by her parents. Her success in entertainment is matched by her brother, who also gained recognition in recent years. Below is an exploration of Uma Thurman’s children and the lives they lead, balancing artistry and family heritage.
The Rising Star: Maya Hawke’s Journey in Acting and Music
Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke were a celebrated Hollywood couple who welcomed Maya in July 1998, shortly after their wedding. Maya, now 27, was only five when her parents divorced in 2005, yet she grew up immersed in the world of acting. Her first prominent role came at 19, starring as Jo March in the 2017 BBC adaptation of Little Women. However, Maya truly gained widespread recognition with her part in the third season of Stranger Things in 2019.
She has also performed alongside both parents, acting with Ethan in the 2020 series The Good Lord Bird and sharing the screen with Uma Thurman in 2023’s film The Kill Room. Beyond acting, Maya cultivates her music career as a singer-songwriter, having released three studio albums as well as a 2024 EP titled Clipped Wings.
In the end, she is such a brilliant actress, obviously there’s nothing else she would have ever done,
Uma said in a 2022 interview with Access Hollywood.
Her talent was so big. It’s what she had to do.
Looking ahead, Maya is slated to star in the eagerly awaited Hunger Games prequel film Sunrise on the Reaping, set to release in November. Her artistic range extends across both acting and music, marking her as a versatile figure in the entertainment world.
Levon Hawke: Following in Family Footsteps with a Flourishing Career
The younger sibling, Levon Hawke, born in 2002, has also embraced the acting profession. Like his sister and parents, Levon has taken on various projects, including the 2023 thriller The Crowded Room, Zoe Kravitz’s Blink Twice, the western thriller The Thicket, and the Oscar-nominated film Marty Supreme.
In June 2025, Uma Thurman discussed her pride over her children’s artistic achievements during an appearance on Seth Meyers’ talk show. That year, Levon made his off-Broadway debut in the production of Ghosts at Lincoln Center Theatre.
As a mother, you know, honestly, I’m so proud of them and they’re so together, and honestly, seeing your kids kind of surpass you is awesome,
Uma shared.
I think they’re so talented. And so you’re always anxious that the circumstances all support the best outcome. The only thing that makes me nervous is I want them to have the best circumstances.
Besides his acting, Levon has collaborated with Maya in the music industry, co-writing several songs on her 2024 album, Chaos Angel. This creative partnership highlights the siblings’ shared artistic spirit and close relationship.
Luna Thurman-Busson: Uma’s Younger Daughter and Custody Journey
Uma Thurman’s third child, Luna Thurman-Busson, is from her previous relationship with French hedge fund manager Arpad Busson. Born in July 2012 amid the couple’s on-again, off-again romance, Luna’s full birth name is Rosalind Arusha Arkadina Altalune Florence Thurman-Busson, a combination of names Uma chose after some humor-filled negotiations.
Their relationship saw two engagements, in 2008 and again in 2011, before finally ending in 2014. A prolonged custody battle ensued until Uma was awarded primary physical custody in 2017. Luna, now 13, is occasionally seen accompanying her mother to public events, such as the June 2025 opening night of her sister Maya’s play Eurydice.
[Maya] came up with the best excuse, which was that I probably wouldn’t get to have any more children, so I just put every name that I liked into [Luna’s],
Uma recalled during an interview with Jimmy Fallon.
We couldn’t quite agree on the name, so we call her Luna. She’s lucky that way.
Uma and Luna’s appearances together display a close mother-daughter bond, reinforcing family ties despite past difficulties.
Family Moments and Public Appearances with Uma Thurman’s Children
Uma Thurman embraced a rare joint public outing with all three of her children at the premiere of Asteroid City in June 2023. The actress has expressed deep affection and pride in each child’s dignity and respectful attitude toward others.
I’m madly in love with all of my children and very proud of them. I think they conduct themselves with a lot of dignity and respect for others. It’s all a parent could dream of,
she said in a 2020 interview with People.
The family’s connection remains strong as Maya embarks on new film projects and Levon continues to build his career on stage and screen. Luna’s presence adds to the family’s dynamic, marking Uma Thurman’s journey as a mother alongside her personal and professional life.
