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Uma Thurma |
Uma Thurman made her cinematic debut in the forgettable Anthony Michael Hall comedy Johnny Be Good in 1988, and has gone on to appear in over 30 films since. Though she floundered for a while in the early ‘90s (anyone remember Final Analysis?), Uma burst into the mainstream with a memorable role in ’s smash hit Pulp Fiction. She has since gone on to appear in films such as Gattaca, Beautiful Girls, and both installments of the Kill Bill franchise, and is also known for her failed marriage to actor Ethan Hawke.
2005 was one of Uma’s busiest years to date, with starring roles in three high-profile movies. First up was the much anticipated sequel to Get Shorty, Be Cool, which reunited Uma with her Pulp Fiction costar, . Next was Prime, a well-received romantic comedy that cast Uma alongside one of her heroes, Meryl Streep. Finally, Uma took on the role of Ulla in the cinematic adaptation of Mel Brooks’ wildly popular musical, The Producers.
Expect to see more of the lighter side of Uma in 2006 as she appears in Ivan Reitman’s My Super Ex-Girlfriend, alongside and . The film casts her as a superhero named G-Girl, who uses her powers to get revenge on a boyfriend who’s recently dumped her. She’s also slated to star in the oft-delayed remake of The Women, which may also feature Annette Bening, , , and .