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<h2>Early Life and Background</h2>
<p>Born on April 29, 1970, in Boston, Massachusetts, <a href="/biography/uma-thurman">Uma Karuna Thurman</a> is the <a href="/biography/uma-thurman">daughter</a> of academic and writer <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Thurman">Robert Alexander Farrar Thurman</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nena_von_Schlebrügge">model</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nena_von_Schlebrügge">Nena von Schlebrügge</a>. Raised in a Buddhist household, Thurman spent parts of her early childhood in Almora, India, before settling primarily in Amherst, Massachusetts, with her three brothers: Dechen, Ganden, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamgön_Ju_Mipham_Gyatso">Mipam</a>. Her father also has a daughter named Taya from a previous marriage.</p>
<p>Uma Thurman is of Buddhist heritage through her father and has German, Swedish, and Danish ancestry on her mother’s side. Standing at 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m), Thurman faced teasing during her youth due to her height and distinctive name. Diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder at an early age, these challenges shaped her early experiences and personal identity.</p>

<h2>Education and Early Aspiration for Acting</h2>
<p>Thurman attended Amherst Regional Middle School, where her passion for acting was ignited. She later enrolled at Northfield Mount Hermon School but eventually left to focus on an acting career. Her performance as Abigail in a school stage production of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Miller">Arthur Miller</a>’s <em>The Crucible</em> caught the attention of talent scouts, bolstering her confidence in pursuing acting professionally.</p>
<p>She transferred to the Professional Children's School in New York City to better accommodate her acting pursuits and supported herself with part-time jobs while attending auditions.</p>

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<h2>Film Debut and Career Breakthrough</h2>
<p>Uma Thurman made her film debut in 1987, playing the role of Laura in the thriller <em>Kiss Daddy Goodnight</em>. She gained wider recognition with notable roles in <em>Dangerous Liaisons</em> (1988) as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cécile_de_Volanges">Cécile de Volanges</a>, and <em>The Adventures of Baron Munchausen</em> (1988) as Venus. Over the years, she has appeared in a variety of genres, showcasing her versatility across film projects.</p>
<p>Her prominent roles include Georgia Elkans in <em>Johnny Be Good</em> (1988), <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/June_Miller">June Miller</a> in <em>Henry & June</em> (1990), <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maid_Marian">Maid Marian</a> in <em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Hood">Robin Hood</a></em> (1991), Helena Robertson in <em>Jennifer 8</em> (1992), Andera in <em>Beautiful Girls</em> (1996), and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantine">Fantine</a> in <em>Les Misérables</em> (1998). She played Dr. Pamela Isley (Poison Ivy) in <em>Batman & Robin</em> (1997), <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emma_Peel">Emma Peel</a> in <em>The Avengers</em> (1998), Debby Miller in <em>Hysterical Blindness</em> (2002), and Harriet Fox in <em>The Slap</em> (2015).</p>

<h2>Iconic Roles: Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill</h2>
<p>Thurman’s most iconic performances came with her role as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mia_Wallace">Mia Wallace</a> in <a href="/biography/quentin-tarantino">Quentin Tarantino</a>’s <em>Pulp Fiction</em> (1994), for which she received nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award. She further cemented her status as a film icon with the role of Beatrix Kiddo, also known as "The Bride," in <a href="/biography/quentin-tarantino">Tarantino</a>’s <em>Kill Bill: Volume 1</em> (2003) and <em>Kill Bill: Volume 2</em> (2004). These performances earned her additional Golden Globe and BAFTA Award nominations.</p>

<h2>Accolades and Recognition</h2>
<p>In 2003, Thurman won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television for her performance in <em>Hysterical Blindness</em>. Her work in both independent and mainstream cinema has made her a respected figure in the industry for her range and commitment to complex roles.</p>

<h2>Personal Life</h2>
<p>Uma Thurman married <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Oldman">actor</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Oldman">Gary Oldman</a> in 1990; the marriage ended in 1992. In 1998, she married <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethan_Hawke">actor</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethan_Hawke">Ethan Hawke</a>, with whom she had two children. The couple divorced in 2005. She later had a daughter with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arpad_Busson">financier</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arpad_Busson">Arpad Busson</a>. </p>
<p>As of recent evaluations, Thurman has an estimated net worth of approximately $45 million, reflecting a long and successful career in film, television, and modeling.</p>

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