London, Nov 30 (IANS) British-born actress Rachel Weisz has appeared on the new episode of ‘The Simpsons’, playing the role of a quirky and slightly deranged family therapist.

Weisz plays a therapist who specialises in children and pets and is hired by the Simpson family to treat Bart and his dog, Santa’s Little Helper, dailymail.co.uk reports.

The 40-year-old actress, who rose to fame alongside Brandon Frazer in ‘The Mummy’ and ‘The Mummy Returns’, recently broke up with her partner of nine years, director Darren Aronofsky.

The couple released a statement saying they will share custody of their four-year-old son Henry.