Uma Thurman

Oscar-nominated actress Uma Thurman is part of Hollywood royalty. She has performed across all genres, has enjoyed a highly successful modelling career and is a notorious producer. Often coined as Quentin Tarantino’s muse, Thurman has appeared in several of his films including Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill: Volume 1 and 2. From taking the lead in the sci-fi thriller Gattaca to starring in Lars von Trier’s edgy Nymphomaniac, Thurman is in a league of her own. Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Thurman launched her modelling career at age 15. She soon featured in Glamour and British Vogue before leaping into the film industry. Thurman’s refreshing debut came with the teen thriller, Kiss Daddy Goodnight. Her performance quickly earned her various roles, including Dangerous Liaisons which set Thurman on her meteoric trajectory. Now one of the most revered names in the industry, Thurman has forged an enduring legacy on our screens.

A Golden Globe winner, Thurman’s star turn in the HBO drama Hysterical Blindness earned her critical acclaim. From gaining a nod from the Primetime Emmys for her electrifying performance in Smash to a handful of BAFTA and Academy Award nominations, Thurman’s work speaks for itself. Thurman continuously defies expectations and pushes the boundaries of her craft. She has come face to face with the Batman as Poison Ivy in Batman & Robin, explored a provocative relationship in Henry & June and played a Manhattan mother in Motherhood. For television, Thurman has starred in the mini-series The Slap, Imposters and Chambers; she has even lent her voice to the longstanding animated comedy American Dad! Thurman’s career has been shaped by her introverted charm that has sharpened her into an exceptional star.

Beyond the screen, Thurman made her staggering Broadway debut in The Parisian Woman by Beau Willmon. The New York Times celebrated her performance and noted that Thurman “has no trouble fully inhabiting, and projecting, even a jury-rigged character […] her innate glamour, make it possible to care about someone you do not believe in.” Later, Thurman starred as Helene Alving in a revival of Ibsen’s Ghosts at the Williamstown Theatre Festival. With a wealth of projects in the works including war-torn film Tau Ceti Four and a starring role in the series Suspicion, Thurman is an enduring artist. One thing’s for sure, Thurman’s work will be celebrated for years to come.