Ethan Hawke’s Divorce: His Marriage History Explained

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from Dead Poets Society to Moon KnightEthan Hawke is an acting legend.

And he’s not the only one in his family – including ex-husbands – who has become a household name.

Hawke has been married and divorced over the years.

Here’s a look at its history — and where things stand today.

Ethan Hawke in February 2026.
Actor Ethan Hawke during a photo shoot for the movie “The Weight” shown at the Berlinale Special Gala at the 76th Berlinale, Europe’s first major film festival of the year, in Berlin on February 17, 2026. (Image source: Ronnie Hartmann/AFP via Getty Images)

Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman

In 1996, Hawke met Uma Thurman while they were filming the 1997 film, Gattaca.

The two married on May 1, 1998.

Hawke and Thurman were an instant power duo, both being popular actors and being one of the biggest stars of the 1990s.

In 1998, they welcomed Maya Hawke — who is arguably as famous as her parents these days.

Levon, born in 2002. also I went into acting. What a talented family!

Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman in March 2002.
Actors Ethan Hawke and wife Uma Thurman attend the Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Morton’s on March 24, 2002. (Image source: Sebastian Artz/Getty Images)

Unfortunately, the marriage did not last.

In 2003, Thurman and Hawke broke up.

Then in 2004, she filed for divorce.

It is widely believed that Hawke is cheating on Thurman, although she has repeatedly refused to slander her ex.

Amid “humiliating” tabloid scrutiny, they finalized their divorce in August 2005.

Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman in March 2002.
Husband and wife actors Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman attend the 74th Annual Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon on March 11, 2002. (Image source: Vince Pucci/Getty Images)

Ethan Hawke and Ryan Shawhouse

According to Ethan Hawke, he and Ryan Shawhouse began dating just a year after his divorce from Thurman.

Shawhughes is a graduate of Columbia University.

For a brief period, she worked as a nanny for Hawke and Thurman’s children.

(Yes, this sounds complicated!)

Hawke has publicly maintained that his divorce had nothing to do with Shohogue. As we said, complicated!

Ethan Hawke and Ryan Hawke in September 2023.
Ryan Hawke and Ethan Hawke attend the premiere of “Wildcat” during the 19th Zurich Film Festival at Kino Corso on September 30, 2023. (Image source: Joshua Summer/Getty Images for ZFF)

In June of 2008, Hawkeye and the Shohogs married.

The following month, they welcomed their first child as a couple, Clementine.

Then, in July of 2011, Shawhouse gave birth to their second daughter, Indiana.

This makes her the youngest of Hawke’s four children.

Together, Hawke and Shawhouse launched a production company: Under the Influence Productions.

Ethan Hawke and his wife Ryan Hawke in March 2026.
Actor Ethan Hawke and his wife Ryan Hawke attend the 32nd Annual Actor’s Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on March 1, 2026. (Image source: Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images)

Where are things today?

Ethan Hawke and Ryan Shawhouse – now Ryan Hawke – stick together a lot.

Their youngest daughters are teenagers. That’s how time works, you see.

Hawke and Thurman have received praise for their shared upbringing.

And as their children – especially Maya (no shade of Levon) – continue to stand out on their own, some of the younger fans are learning for the first time that they were once an item.

We hope they continue their long and happy marriage!

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