Ethan Hawke, known for his roles in films like “Daybreakers,” exhibited a darker side at the LAByrinth Theater Company’s Poker LAB benefit at Soho House.
The actor, accompanied by Philip Seymour Hoffman and Cara Buono, engaged in the charity event sponsored by the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa.
During a poker game, we dared to inquire about Hawke’s marriage to Ryan Shawhughes.
His initial response was a simple redirection, asking us how we were doing instead.
However, as fate would have it, our paths crossed again at the poker table later that evening.
Following a significant victory, Hawke took it upon himself to bring up the topic of our previous question, teasing us in front of fellow players for not maintaining eye contact and delving into personal matters.
The atmosphere quickly shifted in his favor, with others at the table echoing their support, reminiscent of a scene from a period drama.
Despite our growing frustration, we decided to confront Hawke with a more provocative question, drawing parallels between him and Jude Law.
Shawhughes, who previously worked as a nanny for Hawke and Uma Thurman’s children, had similarities to Law’s infamous affair with his children’s caregiver, Sienna Miller.
As tensions rose, publicists intervened, signaling for our departure.
To our surprise, Hawke interceded, acknowledging the situation and expressing his understanding of our journalistic obligations.
Emphasizing his support for the theater company, he clarified that he hadn’t anticipated the public scrutiny.
In a moment of reconciliation, Hawke addressed our inquiry, debunking any comparisons to Jude Law and humorously likening his circumstances to “The Sound of Music.”
With this unexpected turn of events, the curtain fell on our poker encounter with Hawke, leaving us with a newfound perspective on the complexities of celebrity interactions.
