Uma Thurman Biography: Age, Net Worth, Instagram, Husband, Height, Wiki, Movies, Siblings, Children, Parents

  Uma Thurman is an acclaimed American actress known for her versatility in various film genres.

Thurman has demonstrated her acting range by taking on diverse roles in romantic comedies, dramas, science fiction, and action films.

Following her early appearances in British Vogue, Thurman gained prominence with her role in the 1988 period drama Dangerous Liaisons.  

Her breakthrough performance came in 1994 when she starred as Mia Wallace in Quentin Tarantino‘s iconic film Pulp Fiction.

Thurman’s captivating portrayal earned her numerous accolades, including nominations for an Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Profile

• Full Name: Uma Karuna Thurman
• Stage Name: Uma Thurman
• Born: April 29, 1970
• Age: 54 years old
• Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American actress
• Height: 1.81 m
• Parents: Nena von Schlebrügge and Robert Thurman
• Siblings: Thurman has three brothers: Dechen Thurman, Ganden Thurman, and Mipam Thurman and Tanya Thurman
• Spouse: Ethan Hawke (m. 1998–2005), Gary Oldman (m. 1990–1992)
• Partner:  Arpad Busson
• Children: Maya Hawke and Levon Hawke
• Relationship: Engaged
• Net Worth: $45 million

Early Life And Education

Uma Karuna Thurman was born on April 29, 1970, in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. She was born to her parents, Nena von Schlebrügge and Robert Thurman.

Her father, Robert Thurman, is a professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies and author; her mother, Nena von Schlebrügge, is a high-fashion model.

Thurman has three brothers: Dechen Thurman, Ganden Thurman, and Mipam Thurman. She also has a half-sister named Tanya Thurman from her father’s previous marriage.

Thurman attended Amherst Public Schools, where she discovered her love of acting in eighth grade. At age 14, she attended Northfield Mount Hermon School but dropped out to pursue an acting career. Thurman has a mixed European heritage.

Her father is of German, English, Irish, and Scottish descent, while her mother is Swedish, Danish, and German. Thurman practises Christianity as her religion.

Career

Uma Thurman began her career as a fashion model at 15, signing with the Click Models agency. In the mid-1980s, she appeared on the covers of Glamour and British Vogue.

Thurman made her film debut in 1987 with the teen thriller Kiss Daddy Goodnight, but her breakthrough came in 1994 with her role as Mia Wallace in Pulp Fiction, directed by Quentin Tarantino. Her performance earned her critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination.

Following the success of Pulp Fiction, Thurman continued to take on diverse acting roles, appearing in films such as Gattaca, Batman & Robin, and The Truth About Cats & Dogs. She later reunited with Tarantino for the Kill Bill series, where she showcased her action skills and solidified her status as a leading lady.

Thurman has remained active in the film industry in recent years, appearing in projects like Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief, The House That Jack Built, and Hollywood Stargirl. Her performances have consistently demonstrated her range and ability to adapt to different characters.

Thurman has also made rules in some notable films include Henry & June (1990), The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996), Batman & Robin (1997), Gattaca (1997), Les Misérables (1998), Paycheck (2003), The Producers (2005), My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006), Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010), Lars von Trier’s Nymphomaniac (2013),[7] The House That Jack Built (2018), and Hollywood Stargirl (2022).

Thurman has been involved in various philanthropic and activist causes throughout her career. She supports the Democratic Party and has contributed to the campaigns of politicians like John Kerry, Hillary Clinton, and Joseph R. Driscoll. Thurman is also a proponent of gun control laws and has participated in advocacy campaigns.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @umathurman

Personal Life

Uma Thurman has had a notable personal life, marked by several high-profile relationships throughout her acclaimed acting career. Thurman’s first marriage was to English actor Gary Oldman in 1990, but the union was short-lived, ending in divorce two years later in 1992.

She then married American actor Ethan Hawke in 1998, following their meeting on the set of the 1997 film Gattaca. Thurman and Hawke had two children together – Maya Hawke and Levon Hawke – before separating in 2003 and finalising their divorce in 2005.

After her second marriage ended, Thurman entered a long-term relationship with London-based French financier Arpad Busson in 2007. The couple became engaged in 2008 but called off the engagement in late 2009, only to reconcile shortly after.

However, they ultimately ended the relationship for a second time in April 2014. Thurman and Busson have a daughter, Luna Thurman–Busson, born in 2012.

Filmography

Films

• Pulp Fiction (1994)   
• Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003)   
• Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004)   
• Batman & Robin (1997)   
• Gattaca (1997)   
• Les Misérables (1998)   
• Paycheck (2003)   
• The Producers (2005)   
• My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006)   
• Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010)   
• Nymphomaniac (2013)
• The House That Jack Built (2018)   
• Henry & June (1990)   
• The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996)   
• Mad Dog and Glory (1993)   
• Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1993)   
• A Month by the Lake (1995)   

Net Worth

Uma Thurman‘s net worth is estimated to be around $45 million. The majority of her wealth has been accumulated through her illustrious acting career, during which she appeared in several critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.

In addition to her acting work, Thurman has also earned income through various endorsement and modelling deals over the years. Her net worth reflects her long-standing success and prominence within the entertainment industry.