So when Kathleen Turner, known for her husky voice, stepped into the role, it was seen as a brilliant move. Turner embraced the role, bringing charisma and comedic timing that stood toe-to-toe ...

The one role often forgotten by fans is Turner’s guest appearance on Friends. In three episodes, the Body Heat star appeared in Friends as Chandler Bing’s parent, Helena Handbasket/Charles Bing.

Turner played Chandler’s parent Charles Bing, who performed as Helena Handbasket for her drag stage show Viva Las Gaygas. The series never explicitly addressed whether Charles was trans, but ...

Per IMDb, Turner starred in three episodes of "Friends." In those episodes, the character was referred to as Chandler's "father," Charles Bing, while her drag name was Helena Handbasket.

Kathleen Turner is recounting her time on Friends. Starting in 2001, Turner played Helena Handbasket — Chandler Bing's parent — on the beloved series. Though it's now understood that the ...

Kathleen Turner once revealed exactly how she was approached about appearing on Friends. Turner portrayed Helena Handbasket in three episodes of the show. by Andrea Francese Published on July 26 ...