One of Hollywood’s most beautiful movie and television stars, Raquel Welch, had a long-lasting career that began in the 1960s, earning recognition for roles in “Fantastic Voyage,” “One Million Years B.C.” “Bedazzled,” and “The Three Musketeers,” the latter of which won her a Golden Globe.
Welch sadly passed away on February 15, 2023, at her home in Los Angeles at age 82. She is survived by her two children, son Damon Welch (born in 1959) and daughter Tahnee Welch (born in 1961), whom she welcomed with her first husband, James Welch.
While both children followed in their mother’s footsteps, it was Tahnee who drew particular attention over the years, not only for pursuing a career in acting and modeling, but for her resemblance to the Hollywood icon.
Raquel Welch’s Daughter Tahnee Welch Followed in Her Mother’s Footsteps
GettyRaquel Welch’s only daughter, Tahnee Welch (born Latanne Rene Welch), on December 26, 1961, followed in her iconic mother’s footsteps. According to her IMDb, Tahnee’s very first movie role was in the 1984 Italian film “Amarsi un po’,” before finding fame in the U.S. a year later in director Ron Howard’s 1985 sci-fi film “Cocoon,” in which she starred as Kitty, alongside actors Don Ameche and Steve Guttenberg.
Tahnee reprised her role as Kitty in “Cocoon: The Return” in 1988, before returning to Europe to star in an Italian mini-series and two Italian films. Returning to the U.S., she worked throughout the 90s, starring in “Night Train to Venice” with Hugh Grant, and in the 1996 biographical drama “I Shot Andy Warhol,” a movie that follows Valerie Solanas, the woman who attempted to assassinate Warhol in the late 60s.
Tahnee later appeared in much smaller films, including 1997’s “Sue” and the 1999 TV movie “Body and Soul.” Her last credit is working on a 1999 short called “Pyrite.”
Tahnee also graced the covers of several major magazines, including Vogue and Italian Vogue, and she famously posed for Playboy, where her striking features drew frequent comparisons to her mother.
In fact, her resemblance to her mother became even more apparent when both women appeared together on the cover of Interview magazine in 1993.
Damon Welch Produced a Film Honoring His Late Mother’s Life & Achievements
GettyRaquel Welch’s only son, Damon Welch, also pursued an entertainment career. According to his IMDb, Damon starred alongside his mother and sister in the 1971 film “Sin,” starring as a young boy.
However, he appeared to enjoy working behind the scenes, with credits in the production department for the 1979 film “The Day the Earth Got Stoned,” and his mother’s 1984 fitness video “Raquel: Total Beauty and Fitness.”
According to People, Damon was by his mother’s side for many of her award show and movie premiere appearances, including the 46th Academy Awards and 39th Annual Emmy Awards. Damon was also present when his mother received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1996, highlighting their incredible close bond.
After she died in 2023, Damon worked as a producer on the 2025 documentary “I Am Raquel Welch,” which celebrated the life and enduring legacy of his famous mother. The film offered an intimate look at her decades-long career in Hollywood with interviews with her former co-stars and family.
