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Uma Thurman: The Biography
Bryony Sutherland, Lucy Ellis

Aurum Press, 2004

Daughter of an eminent Buddhist scholar and a psychotherapist, Uma Thurman left school at 15 to pursue an acting career in New York. After a brief stint as a model, she gained recognition in films like Dangerous Liaisons and Henry and June. In 1990, she married the gifted British actor Gary Oldman, but their marriage was troubled and short-lived. On the set of the sci-fi thriller Gattaca, she met actor Ethan Hawke, whom she married in ...

Nicole Kidman: The Biography

8 reviews
Lucy Ellis, Bryony Sutherland

Aurum Press, 2002

As close as we can get
I have been following Nicole's career for a while and have always been fascinated by the fact that she breaks all the rules and goes for quirky arty films rather than surefire box office hits. Unlike other reviewers here, I think this biography put those desires into context with her struggle as being labelled Mrs Tom Cruise and the break up of her marriage. I found it a really interesting read ...

Annie Lennox - The Biography

7 reviews
Bryony Sutherland, Lucy Ellis

Omnibus Press, 2001

Extraordinary book!
This book is a MUST for anyone who has followed Annie Lennox throughout her entire career! With mind boggling research, some never before published photos and incredible insight, you find yourself unable to put it down. It leaves no question unanswered, and gives insight into this enigmatic woman, like no other biography has been able to. All holes in stories of the past are quickly filled in in ...

Drew Barrymore: The Biography

2 reviews
Lucy Ellis, Bryony Sutherland

Aurum Press, 2003

True Drew
After reading this biography my opinion on Drew Barrymore changed 100%. The authors challenge the way she is so often presented in the media throughout the book by demonstrating her bizarre upbringing and precocious achievements. Although ditzy would sometimes be a good word to describe her I now realise she's extremely hard working and dedicated to her career. Her private life also makes for ...

Julie Walters: Seriously Funny - The Unauthorised Biography
Lucy Ellis, Bryony Sutherland

Virgin Books, 2003

Julie Walters has worked with some of the greatest and most diverse actors and directors of our time. From her Oscar-nominated film debut alongside Michael Caine in "Educating Rita", to her role as London madam Cynthia Payne in "Personal Services" and her appearance in the internationally acclaimed "Billy Elliot", she is one of Britain's finest actresses. She is also famed for her enduring collaboration with comedienne and close friend Victoria ...

Tom Jones

9 reviews
Lucy Ellis, Bryony Sutherland

Omnibus Press, 2001

Tom Jones Very Up Close
The book was factual with a complete listing of references in the Index. The authors provided a balance in accounts so that the reader could develop an overall understanding of the man. I found the intricate details of his sexual habits interesting. That the authors could trace to a source to learn such intimate detail, showed the detail to which they researched the book. The book perhaps focused ...