Ethan Hawke's Daughter Maya Ties the Knot in Surprise Valentine's Day Wedding — Details & Photos

Maya Hawke's major life moment came shortly after the end of "Stranger Things." The actress marked the occasion in New York City surrounded by those closest to her.

Maya Hawke chose Valentine's Day to bring together the people closest to her in New York City, keeping the evening understated and private.

As guests arrived — including several familiar faces from her professional circle — it became clear this was no ordinary celebration.

Inside the Surprise Valentine's Day Ceremony

As reported by People, Maya and Christian Lee Hutson exchanged vows in a surprise Valentine's Day ceremony held in New York City on February 14, 2026.

For the occasion, Maya chose a white gown layered beneath an oversized, feathery winter coat, while Hutson, 35, opted for a traditional tuxedo.

Her mother, Uma Thurman, 55, arrived in a light blue dress paired with coordinating shoes, and Ethan Hawke, also 55, selected a sleek all-black look for the celebration.

Maya's brother, Levon Roan Thurman-Hawke, whom Ethan and Uma also share, attended the ceremony. Ethan is additionally a father to Clementine Jean Hawke and Indiana Hawke with his wife, Ryan Shawhughes Hawke.

Uma is also mother to a daughter, Luna, from her previous relationship with financier Arpad Busson.

The celebration also brought together several of Maya’s "Stranger Things" co-stars, including Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, and Joe Keery.

Social Media Reacts to Maya's Bridal Look

Images from the Valentine's Day ceremony circulated on Instagram, where users quickly shared their reactions.

"The bride is a vision in elegance and simplicity, and Uma looks beautiful too! 💚💙," one person wrote. "That's a wonderful MOB dress!" another commented. "Best wedding dress ever!!!!" a third added.

More admirers shared their reactions on the same platform. "Congratulations to the happy couple and their families 🥳🎉🥳💍💜," one commenter shared. "Maya looks stunning! What an elegant and lovely dress," another stated. "Beautiful dress!!! Congratulations everyone!!!" one person remarked.

Another Wedding Guest Draws Attention

While the ceremony centered on Maya, another familiar face quietly captured attention. Sadie appeared relaxed yet striking in a long dark coat layered over a black ensemble, the sleek look matching the winter setting.

Her auburn hair fell naturally around her shoulders as she stepped forward with an easy, understated smile.

It didn't take long for viewers to react on Instagram.

"Sadie looks so ethereal and gorgeous here," one person typed. "Sadie sink face card," another observed. Another added, "literally said to myself ... Wow she's the most gorgeous woman alive.".

Months before the wedding, Maya had already sparked questions about her relationship status.

The Ring That Started the Speculation

In April 2025, People reported that the actress was photographed in Manhattan wearing a diamond ring, fueling engagement rumors.

The sighting came roughly a week after Mayay and Christian made their red carpet debut together at the opening night of "John Proctor Is the Villain" in support of her co-star, Sadie, at New York City's Booth Theater.

Photos showed Maya walking down the street in a striped shirt and denim jacket, her hair pulled back into a ponytail as she spoke on her cell phone. Notably, the diamond ring was the only piece of jewelry she wore.

Representatives for the actress did not immediately respond to the outlet's request for comment at the time.

Long before wedding bells, however, their relationship had already been taking shape creatively.

How It All Began

During an appearance on the "Zach Sang Show" in June 2024, Maya revealed that Christian produced her album "Chaos Angel."

At the time, she said, they were not yet a couple. "But we've been friends for four years," she explained, noting that their relationship evolved while working on the record.

When asked by host Zach Sang what it was like to write songs about past love while falling for her producer, Maya said it felt "awesome."

She added that dating a friend is the best kind of relationship because it starts with trust and understanding.

She added:

"They know you, they understand that you are a person, and a human being who has dated other people, who has dated them, who has like, who has feelings, and is a living, breathing human, not just a like a piece of paper for them to project their image of perfect girlfriend onto."

Christian, born May 11, 1990, in Kansas City, Missouri, is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter known for blending Americana, indie pop, and lo-fi folk storytelling.

He built his career in the 2010s as both a solo artist and a sought-after collaborator, working alongside Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers.

Bridgers helped produce his 2020 debut album "Beginners" and later co-produced "Quitters" (2022) and "Paradise Pop. 10" (2024).

While Maya quietly stepped into a new chapter, her father has also been sharing milestone moments of his own — this time with another young member of the Hawke family in the spotlight.

As previously reported, Ethan stepped out for the prestigious gathering with an unexpected but charming plus one — his 14-year-old daughter, Indiana Hawke.

Ethan is currently up for Best Actor for his role in "Blue Moon," and rather than walk the event solo, he chose to share the moment with his daughter. It was a rare outing — and a family moment that quickly stole attention.

Standing arm in arm before the cream backdrop embossed with towering gold Oscars lettering, Ethan, 54, looked every inch the seasoned nominee. He wore a sharply tailored black suit with a crisp white shirt and a gold bolo tie that added a subtle flourish.

His slicked-back hair and neatly groomed goatee completed the polished look, as he turned towards Indiana with an unmistakably proud smile.

Beside him, the teenager delivered effortless elegance in a structured white sleeveless dress, featuring a deep V neckline and statement buttons down the front.

A delicate gold necklace rested at her collarbone, while her long auburn hair fell straight over her shoulders. Her red manicure offered a quiet pop of colour as she looped her arm through her father's, poised and composed as cameras flashed.

In one frame, Ethan appeared mid-conversation, glancing sideways at Indiana with a soft expression. In another, she faced forward with a calm, almost model-like seriousness — a contrast that only highlighted their natural chemistry.

Online, many could not get over the strong resemblance between the two. "She's him all over!" one person commented. "She looks just like him," another wrote. "She's got daddy's eyes 😍," a third shared.

Others focused on her fresh-faced beauty. "She's lovely. She's perfect. Do not let her ever mess with that beautiful face! ❤️," one admirer commented.

However, several viewers were surprised by how mature the teenager appeared at the high-profile event. "14 😮 she looks about 22.. too much make-up.. save age as Harper Beckham and looks years older.. [sic]!" one person typed.

"She looks waaaaay older than 14," another remarked. "Dad? I think that this is her boyfriend. 😮," a third added. Still, the varied reactions did little to overshadow what was clearly a milestone appearance for Indiana, who rarely steps into the spotlight.

As Ethan celebrated his nomination for "Blue Moon," he had his daughter by his side — and, for a brief moment, the Oscars Nominees Luncheon became a father-daughter showcase.