Uma Thurman (birth name Uma Karuna Thurman), is a renowned American actress and model. She was born on April 29, 1970 in Boston, Massachusetts. She began her professional journey, at an age of 15, as a fashion model. She has worked in different genres of films including romantic comedies, dramas, action movies and science fiction. Her debut feature film was 1987 teen thriller Kids Daddy Goodnight. She has won many awards and recognition for her performances including the prestigious Golden Globe Awards (1995, 2003, 2004, 2005) and Primetime Emmy Awards (2012). Her notable credits include Jennifer 8 (1992), Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1994), Pulp Fiction (1994), Batman & Robin (1997), Tape (2001), Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003), Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004) and Nymphomaniac (2013), among many others.
Uma Thurman Religion
Uma received a religious upbringing, indeed. She has been named after Hindu Goddess Parvati. Robert Thurman, Uma’s father, is regarded as a prominent Buddhist scholar in America. As regards her personal views, Uma claims herself to be an agnostic. She admits to the effect of Buddhism on her identity, but doesn’t practice it. She holds respect for all religions, but doesn’t want to commit herself to any particular one. Basically, she is a non-religious person.
Uma Thurman Political Views
Uma is definitely a democrat. She has made major financial contributions to Democrats amounting to at least $28000, the largest part ($20000) contributing towards Obama’s 2008 committee for change. Besides endorsing Democrats, she was seen mocking 2012 Republican presidential candidates and criticizing their ideologies. She has also taken her stance on issues of gay marriage and environmentalism.
Who is she dating?
Uma had two marriages, her first husband being actor Gary Oldman (1990- 1992) and second being actor Ethan Hawke (1998- 2005). She has two children with Ethan Hawke, daughter Maya Ray and son Levon. She began dating hotelier Andre Balazas between 2004 and 2007, with whom she reunited in 2015. During the period of 2007 to 2014, Thurman was involved in a relationship with financier Arpad Busson, with whom she also has a daughter christened Rosalind Arusha Arkadina Altalune Florence Thurman-Busson.
Uma Thurman Hobbies
Uma loves being involved with activism. Some instances of her philanthropic and activist work include her participation in Marie Claire’s “End Gun Violence Now” campaign and her membership in the board of a charitable organization, Room to Grow, fighting against poverty. During 2011, she participated at Human Rights Campaign for promoting the civil rights of LGBT community. She also joined the “Rhino Rescue Project” in 2015.
Interesting Facts
- Uma had a lonely and isolated childhood and was often ridiculed for her towering height, large feet and odd name.
- Uma is ranked #99 in “The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time” list of Empire magazine.
Sources
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uma_therman
www.imdb.com/name/nm0000235/
