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ActressBirth Name :
Uma Karuna ThurmanBirth Date :
April 29, 1970Birth Place :
Boston, Massachusetts, USASpouse :
Gary Oldman (actor, Oct 1990 - 1992), Ethan Hawke (actor, 1-May-98 - 20-Jul-04)Claim to fame :
As Mia Wallace in "Pulp Fiction" (1994)
Uma Thurman Threw a Lavish Engagement Party
July 04, 2008 02:07:21Uma Thurman is wasting no time celebrating her engagement to financier boyfriend Arpad "Arki" Busson. Their engagement was confirmed by her representative last week and the couple were quick to invite their A-list friends to a lavish engagement party held at his London home Tuesday, July 1.
Held in a white marquee at Arki's Kensington home, the garden party attracted a host of celebrity guests, including Claudia Schiffer, Elizabeth Hurley and her husband Arun Nayar, socialite Jemima Khan, Elton John and partner David Furnish, Sting and wife Trudie Styler. Other famous guests at the bash included Topshop owner Philip Green and artist Damien Hirst.
Uma Thurman Engaged to Financier Businessman Arpad Busson
June 28, 2008 09:06:38Uma Thurman is one step closer to walk down the aisle for the third time. The actress is engaged to her financier boyfriend Arpad "Arki" Busson.
New York's Daily News was the first to report the engagement, quoted the star's representative Stephen Huvane as saying Friday, June 27, "I can confirm she is engaged." The ring Uma received from Busson to mark their engagement is an 8-plus carat center stone surrounded by 20 smaller stones, People reported.
Uma Thurman Joining 'Motherhood'
April 17, 2008 10:04:08Apparently, Uma Thurman couldn't get enough of her caregiver movie role. Though she has been picked up to take the nanny role in "Eloise in Paris", it is now reported that the "Kill Bill" heroine has landed another caretaker character in an indie movie "Motherhood".
According to Variety, the 37-year-old actress has been assigned to portray a mother of two who is preparing for her daughter's sixth birthday party. In the film, she will share the screen with Minnie Driver who plays her character's best friend, and Anthony Edwards, who is set to be her character's husband.
Kill Bill Heroine Becomes Eloise's Caretaker
February 08, 2008 02:02:30"Kill Bill" star Uma Thurman is set to star in family drama "Eloise in Paris". Variety reported that in the film adaptation of the children's novel series written by Kay Thompson, the 37-year-old Academy Award-nominated actress will be portraying Nanny, the governess of the titular character in the series, Eloise.
Scripted by Charles Shyer, Hallie Meyers-Shyer and Larry Spencer, the movie will be directed by Shyer. It will follow the journey of Eloise who goes to Paris for Fashion Week. Along the way she finds herself chasing after stolen dress with one of Europe's top designers.
Hollywood Stars Set to Be 17th Gotham Awards Presenters
November 14, 2007 11:11:05An all-star lineup has been compiled to serve as the presenters for the upcoming Gotham Awards which celebrates its 17th anniversary this year, IFP as the organization holding the event announced Tuesday, November 13, 2007.
Names mentioned include Oscar-recognized Meryl Streep and Uma Thurman with fellow actresses like Kyra Sedgwick, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Keri Russell, Kerry Washington, Vera Farmiga, and Indian beauty Tabu also in the list. Meanwhile, the male side for now is only represented by actor Peter Sarsgaard and director Sidney Lumet, whose latest work "Before The Devil Knows You're Dead" is currently circulating in theaters.
Uma Thurman Denied Engagement Reports
October 10, 2007 01:10:57
Dating? Yes. Engagement? No. Not for now at least. Uma Thurman has shot down rumors she's engaged to boyfriend Arpad Busson.
Contrary to heavy media speculation there's no way the actress engaged to the wealthy self-made Swiss/French financier. A representative for the star has put to rest those rumors by setting the record straight on that matter, claiming Uma won't "be heading down the aisle for the third time anytime soon."
Angelina Jolie's Mrs Smith Named No. 1 Sexiest On-Screen Assassin
September 01, 2007 02:09:15
Not only Angelina Jolie is sexy in real life, but the actress' hot figure also brings impact on screen. Often starred in drama-action films, the mother of four has her character Mrs Smith or Jane Smith in the 2005 "Mr and Mrs Smith" chosen by Maxim magazine as its No. 1 Sexiest On-Screen Assassin.
Coming close behind her is Kristanna Loken's T-X in "Terminator 3: Rise of The Machines" at No. 2, ahead of Rebecca Romijn's Mystique in "X-Men" at No. 3 and Uma Thurman's Beatrix Kiddo the Bride in "Kill Bill" at No. 4. Anne Parillaud's Nikita in "La Femme Nikita" is the 5th Sexiest On-Screen Assassin.
Uma Thurman Dating Elle MacPherson's Former Partner
August 01, 2007 02:08:28
Uma Thurman is moving on from her failed relationship with on-off boyfriend, Andre Balazs, and has scored herself a new boyfriend who happens to be Elle MacPherson's ex-partner, Arpad Busson.
The movie beauty was spotted getting cozy with the wealthy self-made Swiss/French financier in New York at the weekend, having their arms wrapped around each other. "Uma is quite taken with Arpad, but it's early days," a friend of the actress revealed.
Uma Thurman Lands New TV Project, Finds New Love
June 21, 2007 03:06:46
Uma Thurman has double happiness now that she lands a new TV project and finds new love. The actress has been tapped to star in "My Zinc Bed," which is an HBO adaptation of the play by acclaimed playwright David Hare.
Being in the same scene with her will be Paddy Considine and Jonathan Pryce. On the story, "My Zinc Bed" centers on a young idealist alcoholic (Considine), his wealthy boss (Pryce) and the boss' formerly cocaine addict young wife (Thurman), with whom he has an affair.
The 10 Sexiest Movie Assassins According to Maxim.com
April 19, 2007 01:04:23
This is the many times in her life that Angelina Jolie gets the predicate "sexy." After all, the actress is again credited as sexy by Maxim.com in its list of Sexiest Movie Assassins, thanks to her role as Jane Smith in the hit movie "Mr and Mrs Smith."
Ranked 1st on the list, the Oscar-winning actress besting fellow movie star Kristanna Loken who comes 2nd for her role in "Terminator 3: Rise of The Machines." Earns the 3rd Sexiest Movie Assassin predicate is Rebecca Romijn who is praised for her action in "X-Men."
Uma Thurman and Andre Balazs, Couple No More
March 20, 2007 09:03:25
Uma Thurman and her longtime boyfriend Andre Balazs have split. The on-off couple ended their three-year romance less than a week after tabloid reports had the couple planning a summer wedding in the Caribbean.
"I confirm that they are no longer a couple," Thurman's New York-based publicist Robert Garlock confirmed Monday March 19th, while revealing further that that is all the couple wants to share with the public.
Uma Thurman, the Bride to Be?
March 16, 2007 02:03:13
Her ex has given her a green light and so Uma Thurman is going on with her plan. The actress is reportedly planning to wed on-off boyfriend Andre Balazs.
Thurman and the hotel boss are planning a summer wedding at the Caribbean isle of St Bart's, it has been reported.
Will Uma Thurman Quit Acting to Become Stay-at-Home Mom?
February 01, 2007 10:02:54
Acting used to be everything for Uma Thurman. But not again when the actress is planning to quit the high-rising career of her with the intention to devote herself to her children.
Uma, who has two children with ex-hubby Ethan Hawke; Maya Ray Thurman-Hawke and Levon Roan, revealed that even though she loves acting, she was still thinking about quitting to become a hands-on mom.
Uma Thurman's Injury Resulted in the "Accidental Husband" Delay
December 26, 2006 03:12:48
Uma Thurman accidentally broke her wrist on the set of her new movie, "The Accidental Husband", resulted in the delay of shooting.
On the incident, a source told the New York Daily News, "She was jumping to reach something and fell on her hand". Unfortunately, the actress didn't take it seriously, thinking that it was only sprain, only going to the hospital the next day when her hand swelled up.
Is Orlando Bloom Getting Close with Penelope Cruz?
September 30, 2006 11:09:57
His break up with Kate Bosworth once became a hot commodity in Hollywood. And now Orlando Bloom sparks speculation on the street that he's getting close with Penelope Cruz.
Not without reason, but the Hollywood heartthrob has been spotted out twice with the actress at Hyde in LA this week. An onlooker tells PageSix.com, "They were definitely together and holding hands."
Hot Star Orlando Bloom Romancing Uma Thurman
September 12, 2006 02:09:07
Whispers of Orlando Bloom romancing Uma Thurman have been swirling. The hot actor reportedly started seeing the 36-year-old actress despite the fact that he's just split with his on-again, off-again girlfriend of four years, Kate Bosworth.
Bloom was apparently seen visiting Thurman on the set of a Honda commercial she was shooting and sources said "they looked very comfortable around one another."
Uma Thurman & Andre Balazs Go to Splitville
July 13, 2006 05:07:41
One more Hollywood couple goes to splitville. This time is Uma Thurman and her boyfriend Andre Balazs.
The couple split after dating for two years. In an interview with US publication Parade conducted on June 2 Thurman says "I've been in and out of a relationship with a wonderful man, and I'm out of it now."
Uma Thurman & Andre Balazs Rekindle Romance
April 04, 2006 10:04:47
Talk is heating up about Uma Thurman and Andre Balazs rekindle their romance.
The twosome, who has just announced their split last month, was photographed enjoying some quality time together on the beaches of celebrity Caribbean hideaway, St Barts.
It's Over, Thurman & Beau Andre Balazs Split
March 09, 2006 10:03:54
Uma Thurman and Andre Balazs is an item no more. The couple who has been dating for over than two years go separate ways, proving the long circulating rumors on their break up soon following Thurman's attendance at the Oscar alone to be right.
News on their break up was confirmed in a statement by Thurman's publicist saying "Unfortunately, it is true. But we remain close friends." Despite the bitter fact, the actress commented "It's lovely to have a man in my life who's cute, intelligent, interesting and complicated, and very supportive."
The List of Oscar Presenters Is Growing
February 22, 2006 11:02:03
Hollywood actress Uma Thurman and country music queen Dolly Parton have been added to the long list of Oscar presenters. They are, in fact, the latest two additions to be announced by the Academy.
As of Parton, she is slated to perform her Academy Award-nominated original song "Travelin' Thru" from the movie "Transamerica". Also tapped to perform at the March 5 Oscars ceremony in Hollywood is Kathleen York who will sing "In the Deep" from the nominated movie film "Crash."
Thurman, A Knight in the Order of Arts and Letters
February 08, 2006 01:02:04She's an American. Though, such fact doesn't stop France from honoring her.
Uma Thurman has on Tuesday Feb 7th been honored by France government, named her a knight in the Order of Arts and Letters.
Sykes & Wilson Join Super Ex-Girlfriend Cast
November 15, 2005 11:11:40
Wanda Sykes and Rainn Wilson aren't super heroes, but soon to becoming so or at least trying to do so. The twosome has joined the cast of "My Super Ex-Girlfriend," a comedy romance action flick directed by Ivan Reitman.
Already on board to star in is Uma Thurman and Luke Wilson. Wilson is slated to play the main role, a man who learns that his girlfriend (Thurman) is a superhero and breaks up with her when she becomes too controlling and neurotic. The story goes on as she then uses her powers to torment and embarrass him.
Watchmaker Ebel Tapped Schiffer for Ad Campaign
October 21, 2005 02:10:33Watchmaker Ebel has tapped supermodel Claudia Schiffer to appear on their new ad campaign. The black and white ads were shot in party capital Ibiza by photographer Patrick Demarchelier.
Schiffer is added to the list of Nicole Kidman, Johnny Depp, Charlize Theron, Uma Thurman and Meg Ryan, who all promote watches for the same company.
The Producers Want More Sensation
October 05, 2005 01:10:10It isn't "The Producers" who feel yet satisfied with the Broadway sensation it's brought years ago. The people behind are the one responsible for bringing back the classis movie to the big screen. Tony Award-winning director and choreographer of its original Broadway production, Susan Stroman, is in hand to direct.
The film, written by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, will star such actors as Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Uma Thurman and Will Ferrell. Lane and Broderick are set to play Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom, a scheming theatrical producer and his mousy CPA who hit upon the perfect plan to embezzle a fortune: raise far more money than they need to produce a sure-fire Broadway flop.
Thurman Plays Wilson's "Super Ex"
July 14, 2005 12:07:14Hollywood actress Uma Thurman is reported to star in a new romantic comedy called "Super Ex." Co-starring Thurman is actor Luke Wilson. "Super Ex" revolves the story of Thurman's superhero character who falls in love with an ordinary man played by Wilson. He's got no issues with her superpowers, but just can't handle her neediness. And when he dumps her she uses her superpowers to make the man's life miserable. Set to direct the movie is Ivan Reitman, with Don Payne writing the script.
Thurman & Hawke Call It Quits
May 27, 2005 11:05:35
One more Hollywood couple ends their marriage in a divorce. This time Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke have both called it quit after they've been uncoupled for nearly two years.
Lawyers for both have, on Wednesday, appeared in a New York courtroom to tell Manhattan Supreme Court Justice, Saralee Evans, that their clients were close to amicably finalizing their divorce. The case is expected to be fully settled next month, that's the only detail about the split, nothing more.
