Ethan Hawke, nominated for Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay, attended the 2026 Oscars with his wife, Ryan Hawke.

Actor Ethan Hawke attended the 2026 Academy Awards with his wife, producer Ryan Hawke, making his first Best Actor nomination for his role in *A Real American Hero*, a film that earned a record 16 Oscar nominations. The movie also earned him a Best Original Screenplay nod, marking his second feature as writer-director. Hawke, previously nominated for Best Supporting Actor and Best Adapted Screenplay, was among high-profile attendees at the ceremony hosted by Conan O'Brien, which featured several notable absences.