Uma Thurman

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Name:
Uma Thurman
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(55 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
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6'0 ft ()
Weight:
143 lb (65 kg)
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single
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Uma Thurman's biography

Uma Thurman is a Hollywood icon known for taking on bold, eclectic roles that showcase her incredible range. She shot to global stardom with her unforgettable performances in Quentin Tarantino's cult classics "Pulp Fiction" and "Kill Bill."
Pictured: Uma Thurman
Pictured: Uma Thurman
Uma's striking, unconventional beauty combined with her versatile acting chops has captivated directors, critics, and audiences for decades. Net worth: $45 million.

Uma's childhood

Uma was born in Boston in 1970 to a Swedish high fashion model and a German-born professor. Her father, Robert Thurman, was an expert in Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies, a former Buddhist monk, and close friend of the Dalai Lama – which explains why he named his daughter after Parvati (Uma), the Hindu goddess of beauty and light.
Uma as a child
Uma as a child
She grew up in Amherst, where her father taught at the university. Their home was constantly filled with visitors – mostly Buddhists – which profoundly shaped Uma's upbringing. Uma struggled to fit in with her classmates, who teased her about her unusual name and looks – she was often seen as an awkward, introverted kid.

Uma's first roles

Uma decided to become an actress following a small but successful appearance in a school play. After dropping out of school at the age of 15, she spent most of her time mastering her acting skills and working to support herself – she worked as a waitress, model, and dishwasher. The then-unknown actress went to every casting call and moved from city to city pursuing her dreams.
Uma Thurman: then and now
Uma Thurman: then and now
Her efforts paid off quickly when she landed the lead in the 1987 neo-noir psychological thriller «Kiss Daddy Goodnight». Although the movie was a total flop, Uma's portrayal of a young, cunning seductress caught critics' attention
Uma Thurman in «The Adventures of Baron Munchausen»
Uma Thurman in «The Adventures of Baron Munchausen»
In 1988 Uma made an appearance in Terry Gilliam's adventure fantasy film «The Adventures of Baron Munchausen». She played Venus, the goddess of love, and despite minimal screen time, both critics and directors took notice.
Uma Thurman in «Johnny Be Good»
Uma Thurman in «Johnny Be Good»
Soon she landed a leading role in the comedy «Johnny Be Good», which became her first truly significant career breakthrough. She played Georgia, the main character's quirky girlfriend, starring alongside Anthony Michael Hall and Robert Downey Jr.
Uma and Keanu Reeves in a historical drama «Dangerous Liaisons»
Uma and Keanu Reeves in a historical drama «Dangerous Liaisons»
She hit the jackpot that same year with her role in Stephen Frears' historical drama «Dangerous Liaisons». The young actress portrayed a naïve French aristocrat, seduced by John Malkovich's character. The movie had a brilliant cast of Michelle Pfeiffer, Glenn Close and Keanu Reeves, but Uma never looked out of place alongside such established actors, delivering a relaxed and convincing performance.

From the start of her career, Uma established herself as an incredibly versatile actress who worked seamlessly with different directors and embraced diverse characters. In 1990 she appeared in John Boorman's romantic comedy «Where the Heart Is», but the film went largely unnoticed.
A snapshot from «Henry & June»
A snapshot from «Henry & June»
Despite being offered mostly supporting roles, Uma Thurman was gaining serious attention from producers and directors. In 1990 she was cast as the innocent yet provocative wife of American writer Henry Miller in Philip Kaufman's biographical drama «Henry & June». The film was a major success, and Uma's performance earned critical acclaim. From then on, she became known as an actress capable of tackling complex, challenging roles through pure talent rather than just her looks.

In 1992 she appeared in a neo-noir drama «Final Analysis», alongside Richard Gere and Kim Basinger, and in a mystery «Jennifer 8», alongside John Malkovich and Andy García. While both movies flopped at the box office, Uma's talent still shined through.
Robert De Niro and Uma Thurman in «Mad Dog and Glory»
Robert De Niro and Uma Thurman in «Mad Dog and Glory»
A year later, she starred in the crime comedy-drama «Mad Dog and Glory» alongside Hollywood heavyweights Robert De Niro and Bill Murray. The critics loved it! They were less thrilled with her role in Gus Van Sant's romantic comedy-drama «Even Cowgirls Get the Blues».

Collaboration with Tarantino

Uma Thurman achieved worldwide recognition and universal success after her iconic portrayal of Mia Wallace in Tarantino's cult classic «Pulp Fiction». Tarantino was very adamant about casting her and wouldn't even consider anyone else for that role. Uma wasn't entirely sure about taking the role, but she knew that working with the director behind the sensational heist film «Reservoir Dogs» would open countless doors.
Uma Thurman in «Pulp Fiction»
Uma Thurman in «Pulp Fiction»
She became the star of that iconic twist scene – which many consider the movie's absolute best moment! Uma had to overcome her embarrassment about her large feet (size 11!) and dance barefoot opposite John Travolta.
«Pulp Fiction» dance scene
Audiences went wild for this crime film packed with black humor and lengthy dialogues, earning Uma her first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

Uma's powerhouse performance earned widespread critical acclaim, and the film landed on countless critics' lists of the greatest movies ever made. But after such massive success, she found herself in a string of forgettable films, unlike her «Pulp Fiction» costars Bruce Willis and John Travolta, who experienced full career revivals.
Uma Thurman in «Beautiful Girls»
Uma Thurman in «Beautiful Girls»
The romantic comedy «A Month by the Lake» hit theaters in 1995, followed a year later by Uma's starring role in «The Truth About Cats & Dogs». That same year she made an appearance in «Beautiful Girls» where she portrayed, well, a beautiful girl. Uma's next role pushed her into uncharted territory – she'd never tackled this type of character before.
Uma Thurman in «Batman & Robin»
Uma Thurman in «Batman & Robin»
She starred alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Clooney, and Alicia Silverstone in a superhero film based on the DC Comics – «Batman & Robin». Despite the A-list lineup, the film was savaged by critics.
Uma is considered to be one of Hollywood's sex symbols
Uma is considered to be one of Hollywood's sex symbols
Audiences saw Uma as one of Hollywood's biggest sex symbols of the era. While flattered by the attention, Uma felt conflicted about the label – she wanted to be recognized for her acting chops above all else. Another film, starring Uma, Jude Law and Uma's future husband Ethan Hawke became a huge commercial success. Though the sci-fi thriller «Gattaca» featured intimate scenes, they served the story and were handled with remarkable restraint.
Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke in «Gattaca»
Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke in «Gattaca»
Uma fought to reclaim her reputation as a serious character actress – something that got overshadowed by her «Pulp Fiction» breakthrough – by taking on Woody Allen's comedy-drama «Sweet and Lowdown». She appeared opposite Sean Penn and Samantha Morton. In 2000 she starred alongside Gérard Depardieu and Tim Roth in a historical drama «Vatel», once again proving her talent in costume period dramas.
Uma Thurman in «Vatel»
Uma Thurman in «Vatel»
She delivered a knockout performance as a single mother in the TV movie «Hysterical Blindness» alongside Juliette Lewis. She managed to breathe life into a seemingly simple and unremarkable character and later received a Golden Globe for her performance.

Kill Bill

According to Zoomboola.com, the Thurman-Tarantino collaboration is considered one of cinema's most successful and entertaining partnerships. In 2002 he offered her another extraordinary role: he confessed that he'd written the part specifically for her and was willing to delay filming due to the actress's pregnancy. This crazy and daring two-part action film became an instant hit for both Thurman and Tarantino and brought significant recognition to the actress and the director.
Uma Thurman in «Kill Bill»
Uma Thurman in «Kill Bill»
This film was a distinct homage to "Grindhouse" cinema, including martial arts and samurai films overflowing with visceral violence. «Kill Bill,» tells the story of the assassin, named The Bride, who swears revenge on a team of her «colleagues», who betrayed her. It took almost a year to complete the fight sequence shooting, and Uma was covered in bruises and scratches throughout the entire filming process.
Uma Thurman in «Kill Bill»
Audiences fell in love with her fragile yet mentally strong avenger character, and everyone was on the edge of their seats watching where her journey would take her. Tarantino himself cited Uma as his muse for the creation of this particular character, but it was Uma who conceived the image of a bride, covered in blood. She was the one who proposed a peaceful and tranquil future for The Bride after she'd completed her vendetta.
A snapshot from «Kill Bill: Volume 2»
A snapshot from «Kill Bill: Volume 2»

Career after «Kill Bill»

After such an intense experience, Uma decided to take a breather and pursue some lighter, less dramatic roles. She then appeared in comedies «Be Cool», «Prime», «My Super Ex-Girlfriend» and «The Accidental Husband». She proved once again that she's incredibly versatile and equally at home in drama or comedy.
Uma Thurman in a young adult fantasy film «Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief»
Uma Thurman in a young adult fantasy film «Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief»
She took on the role of supervillain Medusa, a gorgon cursed by Athena, in the young adult fantasy film «Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief», starring Logan Lerman and Alexandra Daddario. Later, she showed a completely different side in «Bel Ami», based on Guy de Maupassant's scandalous and ahead-of-its-time novel. She was cast as an influential lover of the main character, who's trying to climb to the top of society, portrayed by Robert Pattinson.
Uma Thurman in «Bel Ami»
In 2013, Uma Thurman got the chance to work with acclaimed cult director Lars von Trier on his two-part ensemble art drama «Nymphomaniac», where she had a cameo as a «woman on the verge of a nervous breakdown». Meanwhile, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Stacy Martin, and Shia LaBeouf got the leading roles.

At the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, Lars von Trier presented his new masterpiece – «The House That Jack Built», where Uma Thurman had one of the leading roles. The family comedy «A War with Grandpa» is set to premiere later this year, along with heist comedy «The Con Is On» and supernatural horror «Down a Dark Hall».
Uma Thurman in «The House That Jack Built» (trailer)

Uma Thurman's personal life

Not many fans realize that Uma was married to British actor Gary Oldman for two years – from 1990 to 1992. They later co-starred in the ill-fated film «The Avengers». The actors were completely incompatible – Uma was the «goody-two-shoes» type, while Gary was a rebel, which ultimately led to their divorce.
Uma Thurman with Gary Oldman
Uma Thurman with Gary Oldman
Uma married fellow actor Ethan Hawke in 1998 and gave birth to their daughter Maya Ray just a few months later. The couple prioritized family, but both still managed to work and build successful careers. They had their second child, son Levon Roen, in 2002. Despite appearing happy together, the couple filed for divorce in 2003 after Ethan's affair with a Canadian model. However, Uma and Ethan managed to stay close and share joint custody of their children.
Uma with Ethan Hawke
Uma with Ethan Hawke
She later began dating French financier Arpad Busson and had her third child, Rosalind, in 2012.
Uma Thurman with Quentin Tarantino
Uma Thurman with Quentin Tarantino
The couple split in 2014, and rumors of Uma's affair with Quentin began circulating in the press. They walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival together that year, holding hands, and although both were asked about each other in interviews, they laughed it off. The actress and the director never confirmed or denied the rumors of them dating.
Uma with her father and kids
Uma with her father and kids
In February 2018, Uma Thurman joined the #MeToo movement and accused a notorious producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment. She stated that she was deeply dissatisfied with her previous agents, who ignored the producer's humiliating behavior, and couldn't forgive Quentin Tarantino's negligence during «Kill Bill» filming, which resulted in her car accident.

Uma Thurman Now

In 2019, Uma participated in the creation of the movie "Untouchable", dedicated to Harvey Weinstein and the victims of his harassment. There are also rumors that Tarantino plans a third «Kill Bill» installment with Uma, but no details have been announced yet.

In 2020, the actress celebrated her 50th birthday. During coronavirus quarantine, the actress spent time with her children and regularly shared family photos on Instagram.
In February 2022, the detective series Suspicion by Chris Long and Stefan Schwartz premiered, starring Uma Thurman and Georgina Campbell. Uma portrayed an oil company CEO whose daughter was kidnapped. Four unrelated British citizens all fall under suspicion.
Uma Thurman in Suspicion
Uma Thurman in Suspicion
Her character will do anything to protect her company's unblemished reputation. It doesn't matter that oil and the company's entire operation have devastating effects on climate and ecology. She's even willing to conceal reliable climate change reports and tarnish the reputation of scientists who tell the truth.
Suspicion trailer (2022)
In June, it became known that Uma Thurman will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Uma Thurman: latest news and articles

  • I never followed to the creative work of Uma Thurman but I can safely say about ten great movies where she played main roles.
    2021-04-27 14:22:46
  • One movie Kill Bill it`s already something. In that movie she really got a very difficult role and not only emotionally but also in the moments of stunts
    2021-04-10 18:20:19
  • I didn`t like Uma before because of her appearance but now I look at her from the other side and understood that she is a really good actress. So many good roles and all of them are very different!
    2021-04-04 10:03:04
  • Kill Bill forever! My favorite movie, Uma is brilliant there.
    2021-03-28 12:47:05
  • This actress has something unusual, not the same like other Hollywood beautiful actresses.
    2021-02-26 14:30:06
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