Ethan and Maya Hawke Joke About His Flirtation With Rihanna While Promoting New Film Where He Directed Her Sex Scenes

Ethan Hawke was photographed flirting with Rihanna at a basketball game in 2015, which became an ongoing family joke.
Ethan and Maya discussed the flirtation while promoting their new film "Wildcat," which Ethan directed and Maya stars in.
In "Wildcat," Maya plays author Flannery O'Connor and characters from her stories, some of which have sex scenes that Ethan directed.
Maya acknowledges moments of insecurity about perceptions of nepotism but emphasizes learning from her father and their mutual desire to work together.
Ethan and Maya defend their collaboration against nepotism criticisms, citing their strong bond and belief in earning success through merit.