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Things You Didn’t Know About Kathleen Turner
She was one of the hottest stars of the 80s.
Katleen’s career skyrocketed in the 80s. Some think of her as a latter-day Lauren Bacall based on her appearance and voice. And I think that’s a fair comparison. I can’t say I’ve seen a lot of her work, but I do remember her in Romancing the Stone and as Chandler Bing’s father in the classic TV series, Friends. And yes, I did say she was Chandler’s father. Kathleen has shown some range.
Beyond that, I did know she was wrestling with health issues that impacted her career. Once again, not a lot of knowledge to begin with. However, after some research, here are some things you probably didn’t know about Kathleen Turner.
1: She’s an almost Okie.
Kathleen was born in Springfield, Missouri. Her parents were very conservative, and acting was considered to be just one step above being a street walker. But in fairness some have managed to be both.
2: Her father was with the Foreign Service, so she traveled a lot.
So, it was like she was with a traveling road company while growing up.
