\n\n\n\n\nMichael Douglas and Kathleen Turner on the set of \u201cRomancing the Stone,\u201d 1984 | Source: Getty Images\n\n\n\n
Kathleen\u2019s rise to stardom began with the 1981 thriller \u201cBody Heat,\u201d a role that instantly established her as one of Hollywood\u2019s most sought-after stars. Before this breakthrough, her time on the soap opera \u201cThe Doctors\u201d unexpectedly cast her as a sex symbol, setting the stage for her film debut.\n\n\n\n Kathleen Turner on the set of \u201cBody Heat,\u201d 1981 | Source: Getty Images\n\n\n\n Advertisement\n\n\n\n Katie Holmes being supported amid her Broadway comeback by daughter Suri Cruise\n\n\n\n The actress showcased her versatility with roles in \u201cRomancing the Stone,\u201d \u201cCrimes of Passion,\u201d and \u201cPeggy Sue Got Married,\u201d which earned her an Oscar nomination. By the late 1980s, she was at the height of her career, and as she put it, was \u201chaving a ball.\u201d However, her momentum was soon disrupted by an unexpected turn of events that would profoundly impact her life and career.\n\n\n\n Kathleen Turner on the set of \u201cPeggy Sue Got Married,\u201d 1986 | Source: Getty Images\n\n\n\n While working on the black comedy \u201cSerial Mom,\u201d Kathleen noticed her feet were so swollen they wouldn\u2019t fit into her shoes, a symptom later identified as rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that severely affected her mobility.\n\n\n\n Kathleen Turner on the set of \u201cSerial Mom,\u201d 1994 | Source: Getty Images\n\n\n\n Advertisement\n\n\n\n \u201cI couldn\u2019t walk. I couldn\u2019t hold a glass. The only way I could go up and down stairs was on my butt, pushing myself,\u201d she divulged in an interview.\n\n\n\n Kathleen Turner on the set of \u201cFriends At Last,\u201d 1995 | Source: Getty Images\n\n\n\n Reflecting on the condition\u2019s toll, the celebrity said, \u201cThe pain is very bad because there\u2019s no way to sit, lie or stand that allows you to escape it. People don\u2019t understand because it\u2019s not life-threatening. It will not kill me, but it kills your life.\u201d\n\n\n\n Kathleen\u2019s illness brought challenges, with medications causing weight gain that fueled criticism and rumors of a drinking problem.\n\n\n\n Kathleen Turner attends the local premiere of \u201cGood Will Hunting,\u201d 1997 | Source: Getty Images\n\n\n\n Advertisement\n\n\n\n Feeling \u201ccomplete betrayal,\u201d she kept her condition private for a while, saying, \u201cBetter to be quiet and let them think whatever the hell they wanted to. But it hurt a lot.\u201d One doctor even told her she might never walk again and would be wheelchair-bound for life.\n\n\n\n Kathleen Turner attends the Nicole Miller Fall Ready To Wear Collection Runway Show on March 30, 1998 | Source: Getty Images\n\n\n\n To manage the pain, she turned to alcohol, admitting, \u201cI thought: \u2018I\u2019m not taking pain pills \u2013 they are addictive and dangerous.\u2019 But it was OK to have that second or third vodka.\u201d\n\n\n\n Kathleen Turner during Dishes Benefit for AIDS Programs on July 10, 1999, in Amagansett, New York. | Source: Getty Images\n\n\n\n Advertisement\n\n\n\n In 2002, she entered rehab and later reflected, \u201cI\u2019m not an alcoholic, but I am an abuser [of drink].\u201d After quitting for years, she now occasionally drinks, saying, \u201cI don\u2019t imagine I\u2019ll ever drink like that again. But then I don\u2019t have that amount of pain, either.\u201d\n\n\n\n Kathleen Turner at the ABC studios on W. 66th St on February 19, 2002 | Source: Getty Images\n\n\n\n With her rheumatoid arthritis under control and much of her mobility regained, Kathleen still experiences occasional flare-ups. Despite her health struggles, the Academy Award nominee embarked on building a family and continues to relish the joy of motherhood.\n\n\n\n Kathleen Turner arrives at the New York premiere of \u201cIt Runs in the Family,\u201d 2003 | Source: Getty Images\n\n\n\n Advertisement\n\n\n\n Kathleen married Jay Weiss, a property developer, in 1984 and became pregnant in November 1985. Tragically, she suffered a miscarriage in January 1986 while on a flight to Italy, where she was set to begin filming \u201cJulia and Julia\u201d (1987).\n\n\n\n Jay Weiss and Kathleen Turner during Opening Night of \u201cWho\u2019s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?\u201d on March 20, 2005, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images\n\n\n\n Following the heartbreak of her miscarriage, Kathleen received joyful news a year later\u2014she was expecting her first child. In October 1987, she and Jay welcomed their daughter, Rachel Ann Weiss, their only child together.\n\n\n\n Advertisement\n\n\n\n Just three months after Rachel\u2019s birth, Kathleen returned to work to film \u201cThe Accidental Tourist\u201d (1988). But after 23 years of marriage, the Hollywood star and Jay divorced in 2007. They remained devoted co-parents to their daughter. Inspired by the artistry she grew up around, Rachel naturally gravitated toward her mother\u2019s creative world.\n\n\n\n Kathleen Turner and Rachel Ann Weiss during MGM\u2019s New York premiere of \u201cIt Runs in the Family,\u201d 2003 | Source: Getty Images\n\n\n\n Rachel carved out a career as a musician. In 2013, while promoting a new album and a series of performances, the actress reflected on her journey, admitting, \u201cIt\u2019s a pretty, you know, intimidating field to go into when this is your mother.\u201d\n\n\n\n Rachel Ann Weiss and Kathleen Turner at the Opening Night Performance of The New Cirque Du Soleil Acrobatic Spectacle \u201cZarkana\u201d on June 29, 2011, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images\n\n\n\n Advertisement\n\n\n\n Despite the pressure, she described Kathleen as \u201cvocally supportive,\u201d attending her shows whenever possible and even providing constructive critiques.\n\n\n\n Kathleen has often expressed her admiration for Rachel\u2019s talent and drive. In a joint interview, she described her daughter as \u201cextraordinary\u201d and reflected on how Rachel grew up backstage, gaining a deep understanding of the hard work behind the entertainment industry.\n\n\n\n Kathleen Turner and Rachel Ann Weiss attend an after-party following the press night performance of \u201cBakersfield Mist\u201d on May 27, 2014, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images\n\n\n\n Advertisement\n\n\n\n The two-time Golden Globe winner noted, \u201cI think she\u2019s better qualified than most,\u201d praising Rachel\u2019s discipline and commitment to her craft. As a supportive yet honest mentor, Kathleen has offered Rachel pointers for her performances, advising her not to move too much on stage, to smile before exiting, and to keep her stage presence focused and composed.\n\n\n\n Advertisement\n\n\n\n She proudly shared that Rachel has \u201cextraordinary charisma\u201d and \u201ctouches people very strongly,\u201d and that seeing her daughter glance around before a performance fills her with pride.\n\n\n\n Rachel Ann Weiss attends Ms. Foundation for Women Gloria Awards on May 3, 2017, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images\n\n\n\n While Rachel has considered acting, she prefers expressing her personality in daily life, describing herself as having a \u201cpretty loud and ostentatious personality.\u201d Kathleen, who has encouraged her to explore acting, remarked \u201cThe only problem is, you have to be really good.\u201d\n\n\n\n Rachel Ann Weiss and Kathleen Turner attending the after-party for the screening of \u201cPirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales\u201d on May 23, 2017, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images\n\n\n\n Advertisement\n\n\n\n Despite focusing primarily on music, Rachel has dabbled in acting with small roles in projects like \u201cLittle Monsters\u201d (1989) and \u201cThe Balancing Act\u201d (2014).\n\n\n\n Rachel\u2019s foray into acting may be modest, but the foundation of her confidence and creativity stems from the values her mother has instilled in her. Kathleen has always emphasized the importance of resilience and authenticity in her guidance to Rachel, advising her to \u201cbe brave\u201d and to \u201cspeak up,\u201d in a 2018 interview.\n\n\n\n Advertisement\n\n\n\n Rachel, then 31, wasn\u2019t surprised by her mother\u2019s straightforward advice. \u201cShe\u2019s always taught me there is no halfway. You must invest yourself fully,\u201d she reflected in the joint interview. Kathleen affirmed, \u201cThat is important to me.\u201d\n\n\n\n Rachel Ann Weiss and Kathleen Turner attend the Ms. Foundation For Women\u2019s Annual Gloria Awards on May 8, 2019 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images\n\n\n\n Now 37 years old, Rachel\u2019s reflections on her mother\u2019s unwavering guidance highlight the deep connection they share, one built on mutual respect and inspiration. This bond has not only shaped Rachel\u2019s approach to her craft but has also drawn admiration online, where conversations often focus on her striking resemblance to Kathleen and their shared elegance and talent.\n\n\n\n Advertisement\n\n\n\n In April 2018 and May 2022 Instagram posts, Rachel shared a selfie and another photo with an unidentified woman.\n\n\n\n Advertisement\n\n\n\n Both posts sparked comparisons to her mother, with followers praising her for her beauty and undeniable similarity to Kathleen.\n\n\n\n Advertisement\n\n\n\n \u201cYou look just like your mom; you\u2019re both so beautiful,\u201d one user gushed, echoing a sentiment shared by many. Another commented, \u201cGorgeous and talented like her mom!\u201d while a third admired their enduring appeal, writing, \u201cGood-looking mother, good-looking daughter. Love Kathleen, always and forever.\u201d\n\n\n\n Advertisement\n\n\n\n Some highlighted their similarities in style, with one remarking, \u201cGorgeous daughter! Fab leonine mane, like her mom!\u201d Others kept it simple, describing Rachel as, \u201cAbsolutely stunning,\u201d or, \u201cYou are very beauty, Rachel [sic].\u201d\n\n\n\n Kathleen Turner\u2019s legacy extends beyond her remarkable career, as she has inspired her daughter, Rachel, to follow her own creative path with strength and resilience. Together, they exemplify the beauty of talent, determination, and an unbreakable mother-daughter bond.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The seasoned actress, who overcame the heartbreak of a miscarriage, takes great pride in being a mother. 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