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Uma Thurman carved out a top-tier career in the film industry without ever truly settling in Hollywood. In an exclusive chat with InStyle, the actress revealed that her decision to bypass Los Angeles might have cost her a stronger bond with the entertainment world.
Thurman, known for solidifying her reputation as both a leading actress and an action figure in “Kill Bill,” opted to keep her life anchored in New York City.
“I always kind of wished I had relocated to Los Angeles,” she confessed during a cover story interview.
There was a moment when she nearly transitioned to the west coast, as her flourishing Hollywood career consistently drew her to California.
“I even secured an apartment there at one stage because of my frequent work engagements. But just as I signed the lease, I discovered I was expecting my daughter a mere six weeks later.”
Instead of settling in Los Angeles, Thurman pivoted, choosing family over being close to Hollywood.
However, Thurman added that although the decision was practical, it came with trade-offs.
“I never did time in Los Angeles, and because of that, I kind of never integrated into the community of my own profession, and I think that’s too bad,” she continued.
Rather than building connections within Hollywood circles, Thurman found her sense of community elsewhere, much closer to home.
“I had more of a community with the other mothers at pickup on 16th Street and Rutherford Place, and that’s OK. But I wish I’d had that chapter. I think I really would have liked it.”
Still, Thurman makes clear she doesn’t dwell on missed opportunities.
“I think the choice to be happy is one that should be made, regardless of any conditions,” she said.
Thurman was previously married to actor Ethan Hawke. The couple met while filming “Gattaca” in 1997.
In 2004, Thurman filed for divorce from Hawke after being separated for several years.
The couple married in 1998, and their divorce was finalized in 2005. The two share two children, Maya and Levon.
Thurman and Hawke have both moved on to new relationships after their divorce
Hawke married Ryan Shawhughes in 2008, and they share two daughters, Clementine and Indiana.
Thurman dated Arpad Busson, and the pair became engaged in 2008 before splitting in 2009. The pair were off and on until breaking up for good in 2014. They welcomed their daughter, Luna, in 2012.