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Uma Karuna Thurman is an American actress and model. She was born on April 29, 1970, in Boston, Massachusetts, to parents Robert Alan Thurman, a professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhism, and Nena Thurman, a fashion model and socialite. Thurman grew up in a multicultural environment, with her mother being Danish and her father being American, and spent her early childhood in India, where her father was teaching.
Thurman began her acting career in the late 1980s and quickly gained recognition for her roles in independent films. Her breakthrough role came in Quentin Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction" (1994), where she played the iconic character Mia Wallace. Her performance earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress and an Academy Award nomination.
Thurman has since appeared in numerous films, including "Kill Bill: Vol. 1" and "Kill Bill: Vol. 2" (2003 and 2004), "The Avengers" (2012), and "The Death and Life of John F. Donovan" (2018). She has been praised for her versatility as an actress and her ability to portray complex and strong characters.
Thurman is also known for her work as a model, having appeared in campaigns for Calvin Klein, Yves Saint Laurent, and Lanvin, among others. She has been the face of several fragrances, including Prada's Infusion d'Iris and L'Oréal Paris's Signature.
Thurman is 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) tall and has a distinctive look, with her striking features, including her piercing blue eyes and long, curly hair. She has been described as having a unique and captivating presence on screen.
Thurman has been in a long-term relationship with Arpad Busson, a French-Hungarian businessman, since 2007. They have two children together. Thurman has been open about her struggles with depression and has been an advocate for mental health awareness. She has also been involved in various charitable causes, including the Children's Defense Fund and the American Foundation for AIDS Research.
