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Annette O'Toole | Anna Geisslinger | Source: Getty Images | Twitter.com/Annette O'Toole
Annette O'Toole | Anna Geisslinger | Source: Getty Images | Twitter.com/Annette O'Toole

Annette O'Toole Shows Her Childhood Pic – Her Daughter Has Same Eyes & Is Mom's Carbon Copy

Dorcus Osongo
Apr 20, 2023
02:15 P.M.
  • Annette O'Toole recently shared a beautiful never-seen-before picture of her younger self on Instagram.
  • The actress is a mother of two successful girls who have developed exceptional careers in the entertainments and arts sector.
  • Annette's second daughter Anna has grown into an extraordinary and versatile individual like her mother.
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Annette O'Toole is an accomplished actress whose first big role was in the sitcom "My Three Sons," followed by appearances in the Western drama series "Gunsmoke."

The actress has since featured in legendary films such as "48 Hrs.," "Superman III," "One on One," and "Cat People." Annette's success in her acting career has lasted decades. She said she fell in love with acting at a young age and added that she loved it even more in her older years.

Annette O'Toole in New York City January 7, 1990 | Source: Getty Images

Annette O'Toole in New York City January 7, 1990 | Source: Getty Images

Annette recently shared a cute, never-seen-before picture of her younger self on Instagram. The post was captioned, "First grade commemorative plate! Blessed Sacrament School. Houston, Texas."

The picture was of a wide grey plate that had the actress's photo embedded in it. The young Annette was all smiles, and her adorable thick curly hair was partially held midway while the rest of it rested softly on her shoulders.

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The Actress Is a Mother of Two Successful Girls

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The "Virgin River" star is a mother of two kids. Her children are Nell Clara Geisslinger, born on December 15, 1983, and Anna Geisslinger, born in the mid-1980s on December 31. The actress had her daughters with her ex-husband Bill Geisslinger.

Bill Geisslinger is known for his roles in "NewsRadio," "Nowhere Man," and "Crash Landing: The Rescue of Flight 232." Bill and Annette married on April 8, 1983, and divorced in 1993. Annette is now married to her second husband, actor Michael McKean. The two tied the knot on March 20, 1999.

Annette lived in Houston for most of her childhood, where she enjoyed the Houston dance workspace managed by her mother. At age two, the actress made her TV debut when she joined "The Don Mahoney Kiddie Trooper Show."

Anna is an art director and prop stylist based in Los Angeles.

Annette O'Toole in New York City on April 17, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

Annette O'Toole in New York City on April 17, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

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When she turned 13, Annette and her mother moved to Los Angeles for a year to check if the actress had a shot at a career in the entertainment business. Annette landed her first professional job dancing with Danny Kaye on the "Danny Kaye Show " within two months. She recalled the role being beneficial to her:

"I've used my singing and dancing training in so many ways. The discipline you get from that is wonderful for an actor."

In 1975, the actress started her film career when she played Doria, a Young American Miss in the satirical comedy film "Smile." The actress's favorite film out of all is the 1987 romance-comedy "Cross My Heart."

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Annette's success in TV and film is evident as the actress has appeared in over 40 series, with some of the notable ones being "Law & Order," "Dead by Sunset," "Nash Bridges," and "The Outer Limits."

The actress's daughters followed a similar career path as they are in the arts and entertainment field. Her first child Nell was raised in Ashland, Oregon, where her father, Bill, is an actor with Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

The "Nash Bridges" actress used to travel frequently for work when raising her girls, and she would take them along to shoot locations. In 1998, the actress decided to move to Brentwood, California, with Nell and her second child Anna.

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Nell and Anna attended Crossroads School in Santa Monica, California. After graduating from school in 2001, Nell joined Bennington College in Vermont but stayed for only a term. She left college and joined as an intern at the acting company her father works for, Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Annette's first daughter developed her career after joining this company. She now features occasionally in musical and variety-type shows. She also works with her mother and stepfather, Michael, where she plays piano and guitar and provides backup vocals.

Annette's second daughter Anna has also grown to be an exceptional woman who showcases her creative talents on several fronts in the arts and entertainment career.

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Annette's Extraordinary and Versatile Daughter

Annette's second daughter Anna is her lookalike. Anna is an art director and prop stylist based in Los Angeles.

In a picture shared on Twitter, the mother-daughter physical similarities popped up. The "Beverly Marsh" star and Anne share the same eyes. Social media users couldn't help but notice how similar they looked. One person told Annette her daughter was "carbon copies of you."

Mom and daughter not only look alike physically but are also both fascinating and multi-talented individuals. Anna is also an actress known for movies such as "America Drift," "Broken Promise," and "Lost Child."

Nell Geisslinger, Annette O'Toole, Colin McKean, Michael McKean, and Anna Geisslinger  in Los Angeles, California, on July 8, 1998 | Source: Getty Images

Nell Geisslinger, Annette O'Toole, Colin McKean, Michael McKean, and Anna Geisslinger in Los Angeles, California, on July 8, 1998 | Source: Getty Images

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Annette and Anna also share a close bond. According to Anna's mother, her daughter has always loved eyeballs. On her birthday knitted an eyeball pattern for her daughter and proudly shared its picture on Twitter. She said:

"Anna is a New Year's Eve baby, and she has always loved eyeballs. We don't know why. This is her birthday present from me. Pattern by the great Stephen West."

The pair is creative, as Anna has showcased her creativity on a variety of projects. In 2020, the prop stylist was involved in creating the Google Pixel vs. Pixel commercial. She also contributed to the development of The Weeknd's "Die For You" music video.

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In 2015, Anna was a production assistant in charge of the additional crew on the web drama series "Her Story." The series focused on the experiences trans and queer women went through while dating, including identity issues and desires..

Anna has worked as a production assistant in several other creations, including the drama series "Break Away," "Break Down," and "Break Apart." She was also a production assistant for the horror-mystery movie "We Go On."

Anna's talents and works are portrayed on her official website, which shows she has collaborated with several top talents to create content, including the development of Davido's "D & G" music video that featured Summer Walker.

Annette O'Toole in New York City on February 15, 2017 | Source: Getty Images

Annette O'Toole in New York City on February 15, 2017 | Source: Getty Images

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Annette's daughter's star keeps shining brighter as she has worked with big brands such as Snap Inc., Postmate It, Skillshare, Krylon, and Bush Beans.

Anna's successful career has just started because the art director is only in her mid-30s. She is following through her mother's greatness to bag great titles of her own such as production designer, set decorator, and costume designer.

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