Hannah Einbinder Keeps Wearing Ava Daniels' Clothes and Necklace from 'Hacks'
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Summary
The Associated Press video features actress Hannah Einbinder discussing her enduring connection to her 'Hacks' character Ava Daniels after the HBO series concluded its five-season run in 2026. She states that Ava remains part of her daily life because she wears many of the character's actual clothes and specifically her necklace, which were given to her by costume designer Kathleen Felix-Hager. Einbinder expresses affection for the role and says she will happily discuss its legacy for the rest of her life.
The brief clip appears to be an excerpt from a longer interview, relying on Einbinder's firsthand account without additional experts, graphics, or anonymous sources. It highlights the personal bond between actor and character, consistent with earlier coverage of how Ava's wardrobe evolution mirrored Einbinder's real-life growth.
Editorial Assessment
The clip is accurate and straightforward, presenting an uncontroversial personal anecdote from the star of a critically acclaimed series. Claims about keeping and wearing the clothes and necklace are directly from Einbinder and align with reporting on the costume design process, including the Star of David pendant's personal significance to her. Viewers might miss that this reflects common post-production practices in television where actors sometimes retain wardrobe, and that the necklace choice was tied to Einbinder's Jewish identity rather than Ava's established Catholic family background. Overall high quality as a light entertainment feature with no apparent distortion or agenda. The brevity limits depth but does not undermine the facts presented.
Key Moments
Ava will never be in the rear view; Ava is with me every day because I wear a lot of her actual clothes
Direct statement from Hannah Einbinder in the AP clip, consistent with costume designer Kathleen Felix-Hager's interviews on how Ava's fashion arc mirrored the actress's real life.
Costume designer Kathleen Felix-Hager let me keep the clothes so I wear a little piece of Ava every day
Matches reporting that Felix-Hager (sometimes styled Felix Hager) worked closely with Einbinder and that items were retained; no contradiction found.
I wear her necklace and feel close to her; Pax is forever
Corroborated by 2026 coverage that Einbinder gravitated to a J. Hannah Star of David necklace on set as her 'go-to piece' with personal meaning.
People will talk about this my whole life and I'll be happy to talk about it
Personal sentiment from Einbinder with no objective way to verify future conversations, though she has repeatedly discussed the role in post-finale interviews.