Uma Thurman Fought for Custody of Her Child She Appears with Grown up Son & Users Criticize His

May 08, 2024

Uma Thurman | Robert A. F. Thurman, Uma Thurman, and her children | Source: instagram.com/umathurman

Uma Thurman is a mother to three children, and some people criticized her looks during an outing with one of them.
The actress loved being a parent and did all she could to be the best.

Some of Uma Thurman's most prominent acting roles were in the action movies "Pulp Fiction" and "Kill Bill." The part that got her famous occurred more than ten years ago, and she hasn't been the same since then because, despite a successful career, her personal life had its share of challenges.

She was married twice and divorced both times by the time she met Arpad Busson. The former couple met at a Milan dinner in 2007, two years after Thurman and her second husband, Ethan Hawke, divorced.

Levon Thurman-Hawke, Uma Thurman, and Luna Thurman-Busson at the Formula E Qatar Airways E-Prix on July 15, 2018, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

The French financier started dating the actress, who lived in New York City while he was based in London. By the time they started their relationship, Thurman was already a mom of two, Maya and Levon Hawke, whom she shared with Ethan. The multimillionaire also had children, Flynn and Cy, from his previous relationship with Elle Macpherson.

They got engaged in 2008, separated briefly the following year, welcomed the daughter in 2012, and broke up two years later. The same year they separated, Busson filed a suit over the custody of their daughter, Luna, then two. Thurman fought back.

Levon Thurman-Hawke, Uma Thurman, and Luna Thurman-Busson at the Formula E Qatar Airways E-Prix on July 15, 2018, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Thurman's spokesperson said at the time of Busson's custody suit that it was unfortunate his visitation rights were public news. However, they were optimistic that the actress and her former fiancé would reach a fair agreement in court.

This would not be the first time her relationship ended tragically. Even though Thurman takes full responsibility for her marriage to Ethan failing, she only learned after the divorce that he had been having a relationship with his children's nanny, Ryan Shawhughes, whom he married.

Ethan explained that he and Shawhughes only started dating long after his divorce from Thurman had gone through. Maya said her parents' divorce was both exciting and challenging, but what they learned from it was not to take each other for granted.

Following their parents' divorce, weekends became important to them, as it was when they spent time together. The couple's daughter learned that their time wasn't infinite but borrowed, and luckily, the bond they shared as a family surpassed the breakup, as seen in 2023.

Uma Bonding with Her Son Causes Controversy

On May 16, 2023, Thurman, 53, was seen at Jeanne du Barry's premiere at the Cannes Film Festival opening night alongside her son, Levon, 21. The actress wore a pink sleeveless gown featuring a princess skirt and a fitted bodice.

Uma Thurman at the "Jeanne du Barry" screening & opening ceremony red carpet at the 76th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2023, in Cannes, France | Source: Getty Images

The star's outfit was accessorized with a beaded bracelet, a red cape-like jacket, and a Gothic choker. She'd styled her blonde hair in a messy bun and wore minimal makeup. Her actor son wore a black tuxedo with a matching bow tie.

Levon Roan Thurman-Hawke and Uma Thurman at the "Jeanne du Barry" screening and opening ceremony red carpet at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2023, in Cannes, France | Source: Getty Images

A fan's comment on a Facebook post of Levon Roan Thurman-Hawke and Uma Thurman at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2023, in Cannes, France | Source: Facebook/Daily Mail

Their appearance at the film festival wasn't the first time they attended together as "The Crowded Room" star and his mother previously participated in 2017.

A fan's comment on a Facebook post of Levon Roan Thurman-Hawke and Uma Thurman at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2023, in Cannes, France | Source: Facebook/Daily Mail

The Daily Mail shared the article about the mother-and-son appearance at the Festival on Facebook, which included pictures of the duo. After the post went up, there were mixed reactions from fans. Some complimented the pair, while others criticized them.

Uma Thurman and Levon Roan Thurman-Hawke at the "Jeanne du Barry" screening and opening ceremony red carpet at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2023, in Cannes, France | Source: Getty Images

Some followers commented sweetly about the pair, with one person noting that Levon was a "handsome son" and Thurman a "beautiful mom!" Another person said they loved that the actress went out with her son and called him "handsome."

A fan's comment on a Facebook post of Levon Roan Thurman-Hawke and Uma Thurman at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2023, in Cannes, France | Source: Facebook/Daily Mail

However, some people zoomed in on their looks and didn't focus on how special the moment was, with one person noting how "awful" Levon's hair was and another adding:

"They both need to fix their hair."

A fan's comment on a Facebook post of Levon Roan Thurman-Hawke and Uma Thurman at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2023, in Cannes, France | Source: Facebook/Daily Mail

Despite Thurman's relationships with her children's fathers not working out, she still tries to be the best parent she could be. Becoming a mother is something the actress has cherished the most in her life.

What Does Uma Thurman Feel about Motherhood?

Thurman and her children share an incredible bond despite the actress confessing that juggling her Hollywood career and parenting took a lot of nerves and energy. However, she'd never give up motherhood for anything!

In March 2010, the celebrity explained what motherhood meant to her, saying, "I experience the greatest love I have ever felt" daily. The mother of three shared that she didn't want to miss one second of the precious role.

It was important to her [Uma Thurman] to be a good role model to them...

Being a parent meant she experienced countless happy moments, but the actress knew it also came with the pressure of raising competent children. So, Thurman ensured she was always happy and positive when around her family.

The star said she didn't want any of her children to notice when she was depressed or just struggling with exhaustion. "The Con Is On" actress believed children needed a parent who gave them security; otherwise, they could become more vulnerable than they already were.

Thurman also acknowledged that trying to be an excellent example to her children could be overwhelming. She was always trying to find ways to be the best she could be, but parenting didn't come with a manual.

Uma Thurman and Maya Hawke at the Giorgio Armani Prive Haute Couture Spring Summer show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 22, 2019, in Paris, France | Source: Getty Images

She needed to be a good role model to them, but she always explained to her children that she was only human. Even as she worries about being an ideal example to her children, her daughter looks up to her.

The young woman inherited her mother's beauty and acting skills, with some people describing her as the star's twin. In 2017, Levon's older sister made her acting debut in "Little Women," and her career started growing from there.

She's since been featured in "Mainstream," "The Good Lord Bird," and "Once Upon a Time … In Hollywood." Her most notable role was in Netflix's hit series, "Stranger Things," where she had a title appearance as Robin Buckley.

Besides acting, Thurman's daughter also models. In 2016, Maya launched that side of her career when she got to be the face of All Saints, a British brand. In April 2020, she covered "Nylon" magazine and "Wonderland" the following month.

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