Uma Thurman, having starred in three of Quentin Tarantino’s films, has become an invaluable source of wisdom for her daughter, Maya Hawke. Recently, Hawke shared insights into the advice she received from her mother before taking on her role in the 2019 film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” During an appearance on the podcast “Good Hang with Amy Poehler,” Hawke humorously recalled Thurman advising her to “Keep your shoes on.”
This playful piece of advice reflects Tarantino’s well-known penchant for featuring feet in his films, as vividly illustrated in Thurman’s iconic scenes in “Pulp Fiction” and the “Kill Bill” series. Tarantino himself has addressed this aspect of his work, aiming to clarify that his focus on feet is simply a facet of good direction rather than a fetish. He pointed out in a 2021 interview with British GQ that several renowned directors, including Luis Buñuel and Alfred Hitchcock, have faced similar accusations regarding foot fetishism in their films.
In “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” while Hawke’s character, Linda Kasabian, remained shod, her co-star Margaret Qualley notably showcased her bare feet, further emphasizing Tarantino’s recurring visual theme. The lighthearted exchange between mother and daughter offers a glimpse into the unique familial bonds forged in the world of filmmaking and highlights the enduring impact of Thurman’s career on Hawke’s evolving journey in Hollywood.