Uma Thurman is an acclaimed American actress known for her versatility across various film genres, including romantic comedies, dramas, science fiction, and action films. Her career took off with her leading role in “Dangerous Liaisons” (1988). Thurman gained international fame with her portrayal of Mia Wallace in Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction” (1994), earning nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actress. Often regarded as Tarantino’s muse, she reunited with him for the “Kill Bill” series (2003, 2004), which brought her additional BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations.

Thurman’s accolades extend to television, where she won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Film for “Hysterical Blindness” (2002) and received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her role in the NBC series “Smash” (2012). She also made her Broadway debut in “The Parisian Woman” (2017–2018) and starred in several TV series. Beyond her acting career, Thurman is deeply involved in philanthropy. She serves on the board of Room to Grow, aiding families in poverty. In 2011, she participated in the USAID and Ad Council’s FWD campaign to raise awareness about the East Africa drought. In 2015, she joined the Rhino Rescue Project in Southern Africa, helping to relocate endangered black rhinoceroses. Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, known for its direct-action tactics to protect marine wildlife, has also benefited from Thurman’s advocacy. Thurman’s commitment to these causes highlights her dedication to making a positive impact on a wide range of issues, from health and human rights to environmental conservation and poverty alleviation.