Uma Thurmanknown for starring in the saga Kill Bill, went to court after taking a millionaire hit! The actress lost almost $2.5 million – around R$10 million – in a fraudulent scheme organized by an employee. Now the star is racing to recoup the loss.

In addition to Kill Bill, Uma Thurman is famous for films such as Dangerous Liaisons, Pulp Fiction, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, Batman & Robin and The Producers.

The coup in question took place during one of the most troubled periods in the career of Uma Thurmanwhile the actress was already fighting in court for the custody of Luna, her youngest daughter.

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Uma Thurman wants to recover more than 2 million lost dollars

According to the Canadian newspaper Toronto Star, Uma Thurman’s financial adviser was arrested for bank fraud and money laundering.

“He was arrested and subsequently sentenced to 7½ years in prison for fraud, money laundering and bad advice to investors,” the publication said.

While incarcerated, Kenneth Starr worked for Uma Thurman, in addition to other customers. Therefore, the actress filed a lawsuit against the former assistant.

The lawsuit focuses on the loss suffered by investments in the company GlobalOptions.

In the lawsuit, Uma Thurman alleges that she was not informed of the potential risks of this type of investment.

“The actress claims she was not told of the risks of investing approximately $2 million in technology and security company GlobalOptions, in addition to the Martini Park hotel chain,” the lawsuit states.

Starr’s representatives, meanwhile, deny the allegations. According to the lawyers, Uma Thurman knew very well what he was getting into.

“Starr’s legal team has contested Thurman’s lawsuit, insisting that the documents she signed clearly outline the financial risks of doing business,” the Toronto Star reported.

Uma Thurman is by no means the first hollywood star suffering financial blows.

Robert de Niro, for example, was ignored by an art gallery in New York, which was illegally selling paintings of millionaires.

Kevin Bacon, on the other handalmost lost his entire fortune in some sort of pyramid scheme run by notorious con artist Bernie Madoff.

Uma Thurman’s lawsuit against former financial adviser Kenneth Starr has yet to have any results disclosed.

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