Uma Karuna Thurman (born April 29, 1970) is an American actress, writer, producer and model. She has performed in a variety of films, from romantic comedies and dramas to science fiction and action films. Following her appearances on the December 1985 and May 1986 covers of British Vogue, Thurman’s breakthrough role was Dangerous Liaisons (1988) in which she starred. She rose to international prominence with her performance as Mia Wallace in Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 film Pulp Fiction. Established as a leading Hollywood actress,her other notable films include Henry & June (1990), The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996), Batman & Robin (1997), and The House That Jack Built (2018).