Ethan Hawke Makes Rare Comment on His Public Split from Ex-Wife Uma Thurman: ‘It Feels Dangerous and Thrilling’

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Ethan Hawke recently spoke out infrequently about his divorce from Uma Thurman, which occurred twenty years ago. During their marriage that lasted seven years, he was joined with her until they decided to separate ways. In a candid chat with GQ magazine, the Before Sunrise star revealed feelings of humiliation due to media coverage, despite articles portraying him in a positive light post-divorce.

As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but share this piece of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke’s history: In 2004, our beloved duo, who are parents to two delightful souls, made their divorce official, and by the following year, they had parted ways in every sense.

Ethan Hawke reflects on his split from Uma Thurman

During a chat with the media outlet, the actor from Dead Poets Society shared how he first encountered his future spouse while working together on the 1997 movie Gattaca.

Regarding his feelings towards his co-star, the actor explained, “It’s embarrassing, it still feels somewhat humiliating even when they compliment me.” Sharing about their professional bond, he added, “The work we do together has a certain intimate quality. It’s imaginative and intoxicating. It’s like a high – it’s exhilarating, dangerous, and full of thrill.

On set during filming, the actor from Before Sunset shared that having a relationship adds warmth to one’s life, making it feel akin to experiencing summer camp romance.

Continuing our chat, the actor remarked, “There’s no relation to everyday reality. That’s the risk it poses.

After splitting up with Uma Thurman, Ethan Hawke got married to Ryan Shawhughes. They have two children together.

Following their separation with the actor known for his roles in Sinister, Uma Thurman shared with People Magazine in 2006 that due to considerations concerning her children’s father, she couldn’t engage in any criticism. She further expressed a desire for peace and mentioned that she would refrain from making negative statements about her family.

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2025-09-01 21:52