Uma Thurman Is President Of Cannes Fest Un Certain Regard Jury 2017!

Uma Thurman has the most important role at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, presiding over this year’s jury of Un Certain Regard.

“In a career spanning more than 20 years, the American actress has made some daring choices and enjoyed taking risks. Whether playing crazy, sexy or dominant, the woman whose namesake is the Hindu goddess of beauty and light has definitely entered the pantheon of movie greats, with several of her scenes attaining cult status,” the festival said in a statement (via Variety).

Uma previously served on the Cannes jury in 2011, the year it was headed by Robert De Niro.

Pictured: Uma keeping it cool and casual while attending the photo call for the Jury Un Certain Regard with Karel Och, Reda Kateb, Mohamed Diab and Joachim Lafosse at Palais des Festivals on Thursday (May 18) in Cannes, France.