It's funny how the tastes of men sometimes transform beyond recognition. In the 70s, everyone worshiped the image of femininity and insecurity, the idol was Marilyn Monroe. And already in the 90s, the image of a powerful and strong woman began to dominate. The new heroine was actress Kathleen Turner. She became popular, thanks to roles in adventurous comedies "Roman with a stone" and "Treasure of the Nile."
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Kathleen Turner was born in the family of a diplomat, because childhood and youth spent in different countries. She was fortunate enough to visit Cuba, Venezuela, England, Canada. Perhaps from here begins her passion for travel, and so convincing the role of "adventurer in a skirt."
As a child, Kathleen planned to become an actress. And she step by step went to her goal. Kathleen in London graduated from the best drama and diction school in the world. After no problems entered the faculty of dramatic arts at the University of Maryland (USA). She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and moved to New York. Like many future stars, Kathleen Turner went the way of Cinderella, starting her career as a waitress. She spent free time not club life, but casting in theaters. Quite soon she was offered a role, not anywhere, but on Broadway.
But Kathleen was irresistibly drawn to the lenses of the television cameras. She tries herself in TV advertising and her image appealed to viewers and producers. Kathleen broke into the world cinema as a female vamp, a romantic comedian and a sex symbol at the same time. The fact that the rise of a career is not accidental, says just one fact: actress Turner Kathleen was awarded an Oscar for the main role in the feature film "Peguy Sue was married." Naturally, there were other nominations and creative victories. Kathleen is the winner of the second most important film award, Golden Globe, for the films "The Romance with a Stone" (the role of an adventurer) and "The Honor of the Prizzi Family" (the role of a professional killer).
What attracted to the young actress of movie lovers: non-standard appearance or her game? Apparently, both. Turner in his roles is elusive and changeable. She then mocks at men, then seduces them. In doing so, he does it the way no actress did before her. Even her appearance is a completely different type of woman, compared to the shining at that time refined and even pampered stars of the screen. Kathleen Turner is a very tall, athletic-built girl. And while it manages to look feminine, desirable. A snub nose, sly gray eyes, a shock of golden hair, and dimples that appear with a smile.
Life is personal and public
Personal life Kathleen Turner also stands out against the backdrop of star weddings, divorces, scandals and other bustle. The actress has been married for a long time. The husband is the distributor D. Weiss, from whom Kathleen gave birth to her only daughter. Silence, yes, there is nothing interesting for the paparazzi. But the creative and social life is still filled with intrigues, adventures and scandals. What is the story with a complete undress on the stage! At the age of 48, as a true actress, Kathleen took a scandalous offer from the London theater to play a major role in the play "Graduate". Long before the day of the premiere, there were long lines for the main hit of the West End. Look at Kathleen Turner completely naked came thousands of people. The role turned out to be scandalous not only because of the juicy scenes. Critics have recognized the actor's work Kathleen Turner is simply terrible. But the audience was in indescribable ecstasy and for a long time did not "release" the actress from the stage with long applause.
Kathleen Turner at the same time engaged in active social activities. She participated in the largest demonstration since the Vietnam War, which was held in Washington. The purpose of the action is to support women's right to abortion. By the way, her companion was another popular favorite - comedian actress Whoopi Goldberg.
Creativity by Kathleen Turner
Of course, the world-class star Kathleen was after the bright adventure films "Roman with a stone" and "The Treasure of the Nile." The actress played a writer of adventure novels, which itself found itself in the center of incredible events. Kathleen's partner in the film was a damnably charming Michael Douglas. However, the recognition of critics came for the film "Peguy Sue was married," for which she received an Oscar.
The actress even took part in a small film revolution. In the film "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" the director combined real actors with painted, animated. It turned out a very interesting experimental film. The brightest animated star was the beauty of Jessica. Her image was completely copied from Kathleen Turner. By the way, the actress herself voiced this heroine.
In fact, there were many successful roles. In the film "Crime by Passion" Kathleen played the role of a prostitute, who in the afternoon turned into a famous designer. In the film "Switching Channels," the actress tried on herself as a TV journalist. In the painting "Piggy Sue Married" Kathleen appeared as a housewife and mother of the family.
Quite often scripts were written for the image and character of the actress. In life she was also adventurous, determined, proud and independent. She was characterized by actions that shocked the townsfolk. But it was thanks to these qualities that Kathleen Turner was able to get into the world of cinema and theater. She embodied the American dream, having made a way from the waitress to the world celebrity.