Uma Thurman channels Marilyn Monroe

Uma Thurman channels Marilyn Monroe, Actresses Who've Played Marilyn Monroe, Despite being pregnant, the "Smash" star impressively transforms into the bombshell for an iconic scene. Oscar-nominated actress Uma Thurman is the latest star to sport Marilyn Monroe's platinum mane and perfect red pout. In this exclusive photo, the actress vamps it up as the late great bombshell in a musical number on NBC's "Smash." In the series, Thurman (who was pregnant during production) plays Hollywood starlet Rebeca Duvall who snatches the role of the blonde icon away from Ivy (Megan Hilty) and Karen (Katharine McPhee).