Rain Phoenix

Rain Phoenix is the second child and first daughter born to Arlyn (later Heart Phoenix) and John Bottom. At a young age, Rain and her brother River Bottom (River Phoenix) were singing on the streets of South America for money for their growing family. As the years carried on, Rain became a big sister to brother, Joaquin (later Joaquin Phoenix, and sister, Liberty (later Liberty Phoenix). When Arlyn was pregnant with Rain's youngest sister, Summer (Summer Phoenix), the Bottom family were moving back to the United States and changed their surname to Phoenix to commemorate their new beginning. With a love of nature and animals, the Phoenixes decided to become vegans. A short while later, all five talented Phoenix children were signed to agent Iris Burton.

Over the years, Rain starred along such celebrities as Julia Stiles, Josh Hartnett, and Uma Thurman. Her love of music led her to appear in such bands as Aleka's Attic, which her brother River was also in; the Causey Way, with her sister Summer and her band; and the Paper Cranes, with her husband, Michael Tubbss. She also toured with the Red Hot Chili Peppers as a backup singer during their 'One Hot Minute' tour in 1996. A good friend of Michael Stipe; the two have collaborated on many projects (including the soundtrack to Happiness and several REM songs).