Kathleen Turner's Daughter: A Life in the Spotlight

The daughter of iconic 1980s film star Kathleen Turner, Rachel Ann Weiss, has forged her own path in the creative world, following in her mother's footsteps. Despite her famous parent, Weiss prefers to remain relatively under the radar, but she's nonetheless making a name for herself in the performing arts.

Turner, known for her powerful performances in films like "Peggy Sue Got Married," "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and the cult classic "Serial Mom," has always been vocal about her beliefs and her unwavering commitment to women's empowerment. She instilled these values in her daughter, who, like her mother, is a fearless and independent woman.

Turner met Jay Weiss, a property developer, during the filming of "Romancing the Stone" in 1983. They married the following year and welcomed Rachel Ann in 1987. The family settled in New York City, where Weiss grew up. However, the couple divorced in 2007.

Turner's battle with rheumatoid arthritis, diagnosed in her late 30s, and the subsequent rumours surrounding her drinking, have been well-documented. The actress, in her own words, "thought it was okay to have that second or third vodka" while avoiding pain medication due to concerns about addiction. However, she eventually realised the detrimental impact this was having on her life and family, and sought help in 2002.

Despite the challenges Turner faced, her bond with Weiss remained strong. Weiss often posts photos of their time together on social media, expressing support for her mother's outspokenness and career achievements.

Weiss, a graduate of Hampshire College, where she studied music, is a singer-songwriter who released her debut album "Dear Love" in 2012. She has also been involved in theatre, landing a minor role in the 1989 film "Little Monsters." As she wrote on her Backstage.com profile, "A born and raised New Yorker, I've spent years as a professional singer/songwriter and performer, touring internationally, but my semi-secret deepest passion is performing Shakespeare, which, so far, I've done only in the context of private events, but intend to do more one day."

While Turner encouraged her daughter to be fearless and fully embrace her passions, she also instilled a sense of self-reliance in Weiss. In her words, "She's always taught me there is no halfway; you must invest yourself fully."

Adding a touch of irony to the story, Weiss's first brush with fame came in a small role as a wedding guest in the iconic "Friends" episode "The One Where Monica and Chandler Get Married: Part 2." Her mother played the controversial character of Chandler's transgender parent, Helena Handbasket, who was portrayed as "gay" and a "drag queen" but not explicitly as a transgender woman. While Turner acknowledges that she wouldn't take the role today, at the time, she didn't see it as "taking a role from someone."

Weiss is undeniably proud of her mother's accomplishments. She's often seen accompanying her on the red carpet for premieres and performances, and she's not afraid to show her support for Turner's career.

In conclusion, Rachel Ann Weiss, despite choosing to live a relatively private life, has inherited her mother's creativity and courage. She's carving her own path in the performing arts, leaving her own mark on the world while celebrating her mother's legacy. It seems that the apple hasn't fallen far from the tree for these two strong, independent women.