Uma Thurman

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Uma Thurman
Uma Thurman in 2011
Born
Uma Karuna Thurman

(1970-04-29) April 29, 1970 (age 53)
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Celebrity, Model
Years active1985–present
Spouse(s)
Gary Oldman
(m. 1990; div. 1992)

Ethan Hawke
(m. 1998; div. 2005)
PartnerArpad Busson (2007–2009, 2011–2014)
Children3; including Maya Hawke

Uma Karuna Thurman (born April 29, 1970 in Boston, Massachusetts)[1] is an American movie actress. She is famous for her role in many movies. These include Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill Volume 1 and 2.

Family[change | change source]

Thurman's mother, Nena von Schlebrügge, is a psychiatrist and former model. Her father, Robert Thurman, was a Professor of Buddhism.[1]

Her father is of German, English, Irish and Scottish descent. Her mother is of Swedish, Danish and German descent. Before her parents' marriage, her mother was married to Timothy Leary. One of her three brothers is Ganden Thurman, a Hollywood yoga guide.

Uma Thurman has three children. She has a daughter, actress Maya, and son from her second husband, Ethan Hawke and a daughter from her partner, Swiss businessperson Arpad Busson.

References[change | change source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Uma Thurman - Biography". 8 October 2009.

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