Uma Thurman and Arpad Busson celebrated their engagement on Wednesday night (09.07.08).


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The Kill Bill actress – who revealed her plans to marry last month – and her Swiss businessman fiance were joined by friends and family at Uma’s New York apartment for an intimate gathering.

A source said: “I have never seen Uma as thrilled. She looks amazing. She is surrounded by tons of happy friends.”

This is not the first party the couple have held in honour of their engagement. They also recently joined friends in Saint-Tropez for a celebration and then held another party in London, where Arpad is based.

Uma, 38, and 45-year-old Arpad are now set to head off to Mediterranean island of Corsica where they will indulge in sunbathing and scuba diving.

A source said: “She deserves it, she deserves to have a nice break and celebrate in style!”

Uma – who has two children with ex-husband Ethan Hawke – was previously married to actor Gary Oldman, while Arpad has two children with Australian supermodel Elle Macpherson.