Uma ThurmanUma ThurmanUma Thurman has spoken for the first time about the breakdown of her marriage to Ethan Hawke.

The actress decided to open up to Oprah Winfrey, following in the footsteps of fellow A-listers Tom Cruise and Jennifer Aniston who have also spoken exclusively on the show about matters of the heart.

"It's excruciating," sobbed 35-year-old Uma as she revealed that she is far from over the end of her five-year marriage.

"There are so many hurt feelings," she continued, "There's a lot of unfinished business. I recently thought I'd never feel better."

The couple divorced earlier this year following allegations that Ethan played away with a waitress.

Ethan HawkeEthan HawkeThe pair have two children - a daughter, Maya, seven, and a son, Levon, three.

Uma told Oprah that returning to work after having children had put a lot of pressure on the marriage.