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Hawke

American  
[hawk] / hɔk /

noun

  1. Robert (James Lee), 1929–2019, Australian political leader: prime minister 1983–91.


Hawke British  
/ hɔːk /

noun

  1. Edward, 1st Baron. 1705–81, British admiral. He destroyed the French fleet in Quiberon Bay (1759), preventing a French invasion of England

  2. Robert ( James Lee ), known as Bob. Born 1929, Australian statesman; prime minister of Australia (1983–91)

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Jordan had good company among the lead actor Oscar nominees, who also included Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke and Wagner Moura.

From Los Angeles Times

The director has already taken selfies with Hollywood's finest including two of this year's best actor contenders, Leonardo Dicaprio and Ethan Hawke.

From BBC

Taking two of the most charming young stars of today — Maya Hawke and Lewis Pullman — and putting them in a mystical, woo-woo spin on the rom-com, in which the status of a couple’s relationship seems to have broader ripple effects in the world, casts a winning spell of its own.

From Los Angeles Times

Chalamet faces competition from DiCaprio, Michael B. Jordan for his twin lead role in "Sinners," Ethan Hawke for his portrayal of a washed-up lyricist in "Blue Moon" and Jesse Plemons, who plays a likeable conspiracy theorist in "Bugonia."

From Barron's

It's hard to recognize Ethan Hawke in "Blue Moon": he's short, bald, slightly greasy-looking and uncomfortable in his own skin.

From Barron's