Drawing from her own iconic collaborations with the director, actress Uma Thurman offered her daughter, Maya Hawke, a piece of unique advice before she stepped onto a Quentin Tarantino film set.
Uma Thurman’s advice to daughter Maya Hawke for working with Quentin Tarantino
Maya Hawke shared her mother’s cheeky guidance while appearing on the Good Hang with Amy Poehler podcast. The Stranger Things star recalled Thurman’s words, saying, “‘Keep your shoes on,’” before joining the cast of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood in 2019.
Given Tarantino’s alleged fascination with feet, the comment was both affectionate and knowing. The director famously featured Thurman’s feet in Pulp Fiction and both Kill Bill films. His filmography includes plenty of similar moments, from Margot Robbie and Margaret Qualley’s barefoot scenes in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood to Dakota Fanning’s in the same movie.
Tarantino has defended his stylistic choice by pointing to other acclaimed directors like Hitchcock and Sofia Coppola, who have also been “accused of it.” (via Deadline)
For Maya Hawke, who played Linda Kasabian in the film, her mother’s advice was a lighthearted but genuine tip for navigating a specific directorial preference.
Hawke has the unique advantage of seeking career guidance from both of her famous parents, Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke. She shared with Poehler that her love for acting blossomed on her parents’ film sets, which felt like a magical, safe playground. She described it as “like Disneyland,” a place where she could wander freely, sneak treats from the craft services table, and watch stunt performers practice.
That early exposure clearly left a mark. Hawke is now a celebrated actor in her own right, known for her role in Stranger Things and for giving a voice to Anxiety in the hit sequel Inside Out 2. She expressed deep gratitude that her performance has helped “so many people feel so seen by it,” especially children who are learning to understand their own minds.
Originally reported by Devanshi Basu on ComingSoon.net.
