Uma Thurman has long been known for her bold beauty choices, from the iconic black bob in Pulp Fiction to her signature flowing blonde waves. But it was her unexpected brunette moment in 2017—and even earlier, with auburn hues in 1998’s The Avengers—that showed she was never afraid to shake things up.
Now, her daughter Maya Hawke is proving that bold hair transformations run in the family.
The Stranger Things star, 26, stepped out at the Broadway opening of John Proctor is the Villain on Monday night, debuting a fresh hair color that evoked serious Uma energy. Sporting a soft, auburn-tinted brunette shade, Maya styled her mid-length waves with a sleek black headband, channeling understated elegance.
Her sophisticated new look was matched by a fashion-forward outfit: a chocolate brown leather trench, a gray pleated midi skirt with vintage ‘60s flair, and a moss-green knit sweater. Semi-sheer tights and glossy black Prada loafers added a high-fashion finish.
Maya’s previous hairstyle—a toasted almond blend of blonde, honey, and cinnamon brown—turned heads during Milan Fashion Week, where she appeared in the front row at Prada’s Spring/Summer 2025 show. At the time, she wowed in red trousers, a simple black top, and a camel-hued leather coat, proving her knack for mixing classic and modern styles.
Beyond her style, Maya has also made headlines for candidly addressing her Hollywood lineage. Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast earlier this year, she reflected on growing up as the daughter of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke.
“There are so many people who deserve to have this kind of life who don’t,” she said. “But I think I’m comfortable with not deserving it and doing it anyway.”
She added, “I saw two paths when I was first starting: one was to change my name, get a nose job, and go to open calls. But my relationships with my parents are honest and positive—that matters more than anything anyone can say.”
With her latest transformation, Maya is not just following in her mother’s footsteps—she’s carving out her own place as a style icon in the making.
