Mademoiselle Magazine July 1998 Uma Thurman

In July 1998, Mademoiselle Magazine featured Uma Thurman on its cover — not as a Hollywood star lost in glamor, but as a woman embracing a deeply personal and powerful transformation: motherhood.

At the time, Uma was six months pregnant. Dressed in casual overalls and glowing with natural beauty, she brought a refreshing presence to the fashion world. Her cover wasn’t about high fashion or red carpets — it was about authenticity, warmth, and quiet strength.

In her interview, Uma spoke openly about life away from the spotlight. She described how much joy she was finding in simple, everyday things — like painting her home, decorating, and preparing for the arrival of her baby. She joked with the waiter, calling herself “a whale,” and shared how curious she was about her baby’s gender — but was willing to wait for the surprise.