Charlize Theron Says Uma Thurman Deserved Oscar for Kill Bill

Charlize Theron recently expressed her admiration for Uma Thurman during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, emphasizing that Thurman should have won an Academy Award for her role as The Bride in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill. Theron described Thurman as the original action movie 'sensei' and a major inspiration since entering the genre, highlighting the lack of recognition women often receive compared to men in action films. She recalled being intimidated yet excited to work with Thurman on The Old Guard 2, noting Thurman's commanding presence and badass persona. Theron praised Thurman’s performance in Kill Bill as 'unbelievable' and reiterated that she has always wanted to collaborate with her on action sequences. The Old Guard sequel, featuring both actresses, is highly anticipated following the original’s success on Netflix. This shared respect underscores Thurman’s enduring influence on female-led action cinema and Theron’s recognition of her as a trailblazer in the field.