.. width="425" height="350" ..eight="350" ..eight="350" .... width="425" height="350" .... width="425" height="350" .... width="425" height="350" .... width="425" height="350" .... width="425" height="350" .... width="425" height="350" .... width="425" height="350" .... width="425" height="350" .... width="425" height="350" ..Biography for Uma Thurman Birth name Uma Karuna ThurmanDate of birth (location)April 29, 1970Boston, Massachusetts, USAHeight 6'+ (1.83+ m)Trivia French cosmetics firm Lancôme has employed her as a spokes model for their company. [June 2000]Her Lancôme contract is reportedly worth over $20 million dollars, as it spans over 5 years. Her contract will be up in 2004.Has shades of Lancôme lipsticks named after her (available only in Asia).Ranked #99 in Empire (UK) magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list. [October 1997]Chosen by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history (#20). [1995]Former model.Her father, Robert A. F. Thurman, is a professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies at Columbia University School of Religion. He was the first westerner to become a Tibetan Buddhist monk. Uma was named for a Hindu goddess.Named after the goddess of light and beauty in Indian Mythology.Uma's middle name, Karuna, is one of the four sublime abodes in Buddhism. It means "compassion." The other 3 sublime abodes are Metta (Loving kindness), Mudita (Sympathetic joy), and Upekkha (Equanimity).Her mother is a Swedish model-turned-psychotherapist Nena, who was discovered at 16 in Stockholm by photographer Norman Parkinson. A nude statue of Nena's mother, Brigit Holmquist, a famous beauty and later baroness, stands in the port town of Trelleborg. Salvador Dali, introduced Nena to her first husband, Timothy Leary.Timothy Leary is Uma's godfather.Uma's mother Nena was once married to LSD proponent Timothy Leary. The marriage lasted less than a year (1964-1965). Their marriage, which took place in Nepal, was the subject of a 15-minute documentary entitled "You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You." Nena married Uma's father, Robert Thurman, two years later in 1967.Has three brother with equally unusual, exotic names: Ganden, Dechen (who is an actor and director) and Mipam.Sister of Dechen Thurman and Ganden Thurman and the daughter of Nena Thurman and Robert ThurmanGranddaughter of Baron Karl von Schlebrugg.Her uncle, John Thurman, is a professional concert cellist who performs with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.Daughter, with Hawke, Maya Ray Thurman-Hawke born. [8 July 1998]Uma and Ethan Hawke's daughter's name is Maya; which is also the name of the character that Uma played in _Duke of Groove (1995) (TV).with husband Hawke, gave birth to 7lb. 15 oz. son, Levon, Mon 15 January 2002.Attended the Northfield Mount Hermon boarding school in Massachusetts. Dropped out at age 15.Graduated from NY Professional School.Has an IQ measured at 183 ~ 186.Was a cheerleader in middle school. Her mother didn't approve, because she thought it was too "American" (her mother is Swedish).Was discovered by two New York agents in a production of "The Cruicible"; they thought she was stunning and offered to represent her. She was legally emancipated from her parents at the age of 15 and moved to New York, where she supported herself by modeling. She appeared on the cover of Vogue at 15 years old.Wears a size 11+ shoe.Measurements: 34C-24-35 (as an Elite model- 1988), 35 1/2C-24-35 (actress - 1995), (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine), 36+C - 24+ - 36+ (Ma - 2004), (Source: CH Accurate Laser Measurement)In Portuguese, her name means "one".In Polynesian, her name means "kiss".She is on the Board of Directors of Room to Grow, a non-profit organization founded by Rob Reiner, dedicated to enriching the lives of babies born into poverty throughout their critical first 3 years of development.Is the co-founder of "Room To Grow," a charity in New York that helps homeless and sexually abused children.Supports the Junior Senator (John Kerry) from her native state (Massachusetts) for President of the United States.Former husband Ethan Hawke's book was dedicated to her ("For Karuna").Dated 'Timothy Hutton'. [1995]Is very good friends with actress 'Meryl Streep'.Did not learn how to drive until she was 23 years old.Never reads her own press, but will look at pictures of herself in magazines.Says she hates seeing herself on screen, and will usually try to find ways not to attend her premiers.Didn't have a SAG card until 1993, by that time she had already made 10 films.Announced that she plans to donate over $4 million dollars to the The National Children's Foundation, in light of the September 11th attacks. She said that children need guidance and comfort during these hard times. [2001]Before filming any scenes in a film, she insists on doing an hour of yoga, and drinks eight bottles of water. She claims this makes her much more fresh and relaxed. ************************************************************ ************************************************************ *********************************************************Fil mography In Bloom (2008) (pre-production)My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006) .... Jenny/G-GirlThe Producers (2005) .... UllaPrime (2005) .... Rafi GardetBe Cool (2005) .... Edie AthensKill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004) .... Beatrix Kiddo/The Bride (Black Mamba)Paycheck (2003) .... Rachel PorterKill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) .... The BrideHysterical Blindness (2002) (TV) .... Debby MillerChelsea Walls (2001) .... GraceTape (2001) .... Amy RandallGolden Bowl, The (2000) .... Charlotte StantVatel (2000) .... Anne de MontausierSweet and Lowdown (1999) .... BlancheAvengers, The (1998) .... Emma PeelMisérables, Les (1998) .... FantineGattaca (1997) .... Irene CassiniBatman & Robin (1997) .... Poison Ivy (Dr. Pamela Isley)Duke of Groove (1996) (TV) .... MayaTruth About Cats & Dogs, The (1996) .... NoelleBeautiful Girls (1996) .... AnderaMonth by the Lake, A (1995) .... Miss BeaumontPulp Fiction (1994) .... Mia WallaceEven Cowgirls Get the Blues (1993) .... Sissy HankshawMad Dog and Glory (1993) .... GloryJennifer Eight (1992) .... Helena RobertsonFinal Analysis (1992) .... Diana BaylorRobin Hood (1991/I) (TV) .... Maid MarianHenry & June (1990) .... June MillerWhere the Heart Is (1990) .... DaphneDangerous Liaisons (1988) .... Cécile de VolangesAdventures of Baron Munchausen, The (1988) .... Venus/RoseJohnny Be Good (1988) .... Georgia ElkansKiss Daddy Goodnight (1988) .... Laura Pasholenski
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