The life story of Mary Kathleen Turner, Jay Weiss' ex-wife

The life story of Mary Kathleen Turner, Jay Weiss' ex-wife

Mary Kathleen Turner is an American on-screen star best known for starring in The Man with Two Brains, Peggy Sue Got Married and Crimes of Passion. In addition, she is an ex-celebrity spouse widely recognized as Jay Weiss' ex-wife. The duo were married for over two decades before they divorced in 2007, citing irreconcilable differences.

Mary Kathleen Turner
Kathleen Turner at the Downton Abbey New York Premiere at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Centre in New York City. Photo: Theo Wargo
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The actress is the recipient of various accolades, including two Golden Globe Awards, nominations for a Grammy Award and two Tony Awards. Turner’s biography takes us on a trip down her life.

Mary Kathleen Turner’s profile summary and bio

Full nameMary Kathleen Turner
NicknameMary
GenderFemale
Date of birth19 June 1954
Age69 years old (2023)
Zodiac signGemini
BirthplaceSpringfield, Missouri, USA
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityWhite
ReligionChristianity
Alma materSouthwest Missouri State University
Height in feet5’8’’
Height in centimetres173
Weight in kilograms61
Weight in pounds134
Body measurements in inches35-25-36
Hair colourBrown
Eye colourBrown
SexualityStraight
Marital statusDivorced
Ex-spouseJay Weiss
Children1
ParentsPatsy and Allen Richard Turner
Siblings3
ProfessionActress
Years active1977-present
Net worth$20 million

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How old is Mary Kathleen Turner?

How old is Mary Kathleen Turner?
Mary Kathleen Turner at the Citymeals On Wheels' 34th Annual Power Lunch at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. Photo: John Lamparski
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Mary Kathleen Turner (aged 69 as of 2023) was born on 19 June 1954 in Springfield, Missouri, USA. Her zodiac sign is Gemini. Kathleen’s parents are Patsy and the late Allen Richard Turner, a U.S. Foreign Service officer. She has a sister, Susan, and two brothers.

Regarding her education, Mary attended The American School in London, graduating in 1972. The actress later proceeded to the University of Maryland, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1977.

Mary Kathleen Turner’s height

The actress stands 5 feet 8 inches (173 centimetres) tall. As per reports, she weighs 134 pounds (61 kilograms). Her body measurements are 35-25-36 inches. Mary features brown hair and eyes.

Does Mary Kathleen Turner have kids?

Kathleen exchanged nuptials with real estate entrepreneur Jay Weiss in 1984 in New York City. The couple welcomed their daughter, singer Rachel Ann Weiss, on 14 October 1987. Weiss and Turner divorced in December 2007 but have remained good friends ever since.

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Professional career

Mary Kathleen Turner’s height
Actress Kathleen Turner at the DGA Theatre in New York City, USA. Photo: Dia Dipasupil
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With a career spanning over four decades, Turner has appeared in numerous films and TV shows. Some of her acting credits include:

  • Body Heat (1981)
  • A Breed Apart (1984)
  • Julia and Julia (1987)
  • House of Cards (1993)
  • Bad Baby (1997)
  • Beautiful (2000)
  • Friends (2001)
  • Monster House (2006)
  • Law & Order (2006)
  • The Perfect Family (2011)
  • Emily & Tim (2015)
  • Family Guy (2017)
  • Rick and Morty (2019)
  • Prop Culture (2020)
  • The Estate (2022)

How much is Mary Kathleen Turner’s net worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Kathleen has an estimated net worth of $20 million in 2023. She has amassed this wealth from her successful 46-year-old acting career.

Mary Kathleen Turner’s profiles

Does Mary Kathleen Turner have kids?
Kathleen Turner at the special screening of Maybe I Do hosted by Fifth Season and Vertical in New York City. Photo: Jamie McCarthy
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The Missouri native is not active on social media. She does not have Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts.

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Mary Kathleen Turner, Jay Weiss' ex-wife, gained notoriety in the 1980s with her perfect combination of zeal and natural talent. She has raised her career ranks to become a household name in the entertainment industry.

READ ALSO: The untold story of Jay Weiss and Kathleen Turner's relationship

Briefly.co.za published lesser-known facts about Jay Weiss and Kathleen Turner's relationship. The duo's wedding was held in 1984 when Turner's career was just taking off. However, they decided to end their union in 2007.

In a previous interview, the two-time Golden Globe winner said her marriage ended when their daughter Rachel was grown up and was leaving the house. She was the one keeping them together, and they had to separate due to their differing interests in life.

Source: Briefly News

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