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

Tuesday, December 05, 2023 at 2:13 PM by Ruth Gitonga

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.

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 name	Mary Kathleen Turner
Nickname	Mary
Gender	Female
Date of birth	19 June 1954
Age	69 years old (2023)
Zodiac sign	Gemini
Birthplace	Springfield, Missouri, USA
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	White
Religion	Christianity
Alma mater	Southwest Missouri State University
Height in feet	5’8’’
Height in centimetres	173
Weight in kilograms	61
Weight in pounds	134
Body measurements in inches	35-25-36
Hair colour	Brown
Eye colour	Brown
Sexuality	Straight
Marital status	Divorced
Ex-spouse	Jay Weiss
Children	1
Parents	Patsy and Allen Richard Turner
Siblings	3
Profession	Actress
Years active	1977-present
Net worth	$20 million

How old is Mary Kathleen Turner?

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.

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.