Uma Thurman falls for Elle Macpherson's ex

11 April 2012
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Swiss tycoon Arpad Busson certainly has a thing for beautiful willowy women.

Until two years ago, the 43-year-old businessman was in a long-term relationship with Australian supermodel Elle Macpherson, with whom he has two young sons.

Then last month Arki, as he is known to friends, entertained Jemima Khan on his yacht in Cannes. Now the businessman – worth £250million – has fallen for 37-year-old Pulp Fiction star Uma Thurman, left, after they met at a party in Rome.

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Arki is whisking Uma away to the bahamas this weekend

Uma, who split from boyfriend Andre Balazs earlier this year, is said to be "very taken" with Arki, who is whisking her away to the Bahamas this weekend.

Says a friend: "It's early days but they are having fun." An understatement judging by my picture of the smitten pair in New York.

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Arpad with his ex Elle Macpherson

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