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The Controversy Surrounding Ethan and Maya Hawke's Hollywood Journey
An Intimate Look at Hollywood's Portrayal of Art and Artifice
Recently, Ethan Hawke and his daughter Maya Hawke sat down with Variety for an interview that sparked a whirlwind of debate. They discussed the ongoing project they’re working on together—a film centered around renowned Southern Gothic author Flannery O’Connor—and Ethan’s unconventional role as both intimacy coordinator and director for some of Maya’s sex scenes. Ethan’s casual stance, claiming he’s a “cool dad” who is “totally comfortable” with guiding his daughter through such intimate scenes, quickly became a point of contention.