Test Your Knowledge
Do you really know Hollywood’s biggest female stars, or just think that you do? Answer these riddles and see if you can guess them all right.
Being A Killer Led Her To Stardom
Before becoming a household name, she took on the role of a twisted serial killer in a lesser-known 1996 thriller. Years later, she won an Oscar for playing a real-life murderer.
2 Days In The Valley : Charlize Theron - Teri Hatcher by FIGHT CLUB
The Answer
Charlize Theron. Before Monster (2003), where she played Aileen Wuornos, she starred as a killer in 2 Days in the Valley (1996).
Denver and Delilah, Monster (2003)
She Became Famous For A Horror Adaptation
She got her big break in an adaptation of a classic Japanese horror film. Then, she acted in an international thriller.
The International: Assassin detectives HD CLIP by Binge Society
The Answer
Naomi Watts. She gained recognition in The Ring (2002) and later played a key role as Valerie in The International (2009) with Clive Owen.
The Ring - Official Trailer | 2002 by ScreamFactoryTV
An Australian Star
This actress has played everything from a bewitching sister in a cult classic to a renowned author.
Stargate Studios, Practical Magic (1998)
The Answer
Nicole Kidman. She starred in Practical Magic (1998) and won an Oscar for playing Virginia Woolf in The Hours (2002).
She Was The Star Of A Groundbreaking Musical And A Time-Bending Sci-Fi Drama
She won hearts as the lead in a visually stunning, genre-defying musical and later impressed critics with a mind-bending sci-fi film that explored language and time.
The Answer
Amy Adams. She starred in Enchanted (2007), a unique live-action/animated musical, and later led Arrival (2016), a cerebral sci-fi masterpiece.
She Won An Oscar For Playing A Struggling Mother
Her powerful portrayal of a mother fighting to survive earned her an Academy Award, but true film lovers know she got her start in small, character-driven indie films.
The Answer
Brie Larson. She won an Oscar for Room (2015) but gained early recognition in indie films like Short Term 12 (2013).
Short Term 12 Official Trailer #1 (2013) - Brie Larson Movie HD by Rotten Tomatoes Indie
First Black Woman To Win A Best Actress Oscar
She starred in action films, superhero movies, and a famous James Bond flick before becoming the first African American to win the Oscar for Best Actress.
The Answer
Halle Berry. She starred in Die Another Day (2002) and X-Men (2000). Later, she won the Oscar for Monster’s Ball (2001).
She’s Played A Fierce Warrior And A Mythical Queen
This actress starred in an action-packed historical epic and brought a legendary queen to life in a fantasy film.
300: Rise of an Empire, Warner Bros.
The Answer
Eva Green. She was Artemisia in 300: Rise of an Empire (2014) and portrayed Morgan le Fay in Camelot (2011).
All About Eve vs. Eva Green in Camelot by Jay Vee
A Time Traveler Who Wasn’t Always Nice
She has played a time traveler’s wife, a journalist caught in a psychological thriller, and a fan-favorite character in a beloved Edgar Wright film. But her earlier portrayal of an entitled teen was her recipe for success.
New Line Cinema, The Time Traveler’s Wife (2009)
The Answer
Rachel McAdams. She starred in The Time Traveler’s Wife (2009), State of Play (2009), and as Christine Palmer in Doctor Strange (2016). Yet, her role in Mean Girls (2004) made her a popular household name.
More Than One Royal Role
She portrayed one of history’s most famous queens and won an Oscar for it, but this wasn’t her only “Elizabeth” role.
The Queen (2006) Official Trailer - Helen Mirren Movie HD by Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers
The Answer
Helen Mirren. She won an Oscar for The Queen (2006), playing the role of Queen Elizabeth II, but she had previously played Queen Elizabeth I in a TV series.
The Queen (2006), Pathé Pictures International
An Elven Queen And A Scary Stepmother
She ruled Middle-earth, terrified as an evil stepmother, and won an Oscar for playing a Hollywood icon.
New Line Cinema, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
The Answer
Cate Blanchett. She starred as Galadriel in The Lord of the Rings trilogy and was the stepmother in Cinderella (2015). She won an Oscar for Blue Jasmine (2013).
Cate Blanchett -Blue Jasmine - The best scene by Aitor Martin
She’s Been In Two Of The Greatest Sci-Fi Sequels Ever Made
She played a scientist’s daughter in a beloved 1980s sci-fi classic and later appeared in the highly anticipated sequel to a groundbreaking cyberpunk film.
Blade Runner, Warner Brothers.
The Answer
Sean Young. She starred as Rachael in Blade Runner (1982) and reprised her role (through CGI) in Blade Runner 2049 (2017). She also played Chani in Dune (1984).
The Ladd Company, Blade Runner (1982)
Her Breakout Role Was A Cult Classic That Was A Flop
She became famous in the 1990s for playing an unlikely hero in a weird, colorful sci-fi action film, but despite its later cult status, the movie barely made any money at the box office.
Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010), Screen Gems
The Answer
Milla Jovovich. Her breakout role was as Leeloo in The Fifth Element (1997), which underperformed at the box office but became a sci-fi favorite.
Milla Jovovich - 🎥The Fifth Element (1997) by ZHANLUEJI
She’s A Fashion Icon Who Transformed Into A Fierce Superhero
She went from playing a shy assistant in a fashion-centered movie to becoming a fierce feline superhero in a major blockbuster.
The Answer
Anne Hathaway. She became popular with The Devil Wears Prada (2006) and played Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises (2012).
Twentieth Century, Devil Wears Prada (2006)
Her Role In A Teen Comedy Was A Hit
Before she joined a team of world-saving superheroes, she was a high school girl exploring romance and drama in a 2000s arthouse drama.
Focus Features, Lost in Translation (2003)
The Answer
Scarlett Johansson. She starred in The Perfect Score (2004) and Lost in Translation (2003) before becoming Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Marvel Studios
From A Singing Nun To A Magical Nanny And A Ruthless Queen
She became a household name as a singing governess, played a flying nanny, and later portrayed a terrifying queen in a modern blockbuster sequel.
Mary Poppins (1964), Walt Disney Productions
The Answer
Julie Andrews. She played Maria in The Sound of Music (1965), Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins (1964), and Queen Clarisse Renaldi in The Princess Diaries (2001).
Twentieth Century, The Sound of Music (1965)
Her Fame Started With A Movie About Dancing
She wowed audiences with her moves in a popular dance movie and went on to star in action films, superhero flicks, and even a blockbuster sci-fi franchise.
Twentieth Century, Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)
The Answer
Zoe Saldana. She starred in Center Stage (2000), then went on to play Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and Neytiri in Avatar (2009).
Center Stage (2000) - Eva's Review Scene (9/10) | Movieclips by Movieclips
A Leading Lady In Serious Films
She became a rom-com icon in the 1990s, but she proved she had dramatic chops by taking on more serious roles in later years.
Hollywood Pictures, While You Were Sleeping (1995)
The Answer
Sandra Bullock. She starred in While You Were Sleeping (1995) and Miss Congeniality (2000) before winning an Oscar for The Blind Side (2009).
Alcon Entertainment, The Blind Side (2009)
She Played A Teenage Witch Before Becoming A Sitcom Icon
Long before she became the quirky, lovable star of a hit sitcom, she was casting spells as a teenage witch in a popular 1990s TV series.
Hartbreak Films, Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996-2003)
The Answer
Melissa Joan Hart. She starred in Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996–2003) before leading Melissa & Joey (2010–2015).
She Became Famous As A Young Wizard’s Best Friend
She started her career as a book-smart young witch in one of the biggest film franchises of all time and has since become an advocate for women’s rights.
Warner Bros., Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
The Answer
Emma Watson. She was Hermione in the Harry Potter series (2001-2011) and later starred in Beauty and the Beast (2017).
Walt Disney, Beauty and the Beast (2017)
The Pretty Woman Missed Her Wedding
She became a Hollywood star thanks to a 1990s rom-com, played a bride with cold feet, and later won an Academy Award for a true story drama.
Pretty Woman Necklace Scene by araman070774
The Answer
Julia Roberts. She starred in Pretty Woman (1990) and Runaway Bride (1999). Then, she won an Oscar for Erin Brockovich (2000).
Universal, Erin Brockovich (2000)
She Has Won Oscars And Been A Talk Show Favorite
She’s one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actresses, known for winning multiple Academy Awards and starring in serious dramas and big-budget films.
The Devil Wears Prada (2006), Fox 2000 Pictures
The Answer
Meryl Streep. She won Oscars for Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), Sophie’s Choice (1982), and The Iron Lady (2011). She was a part of hit films like 2006's The Devil Wears Prada and 2008's Mamma Mia!
Columbia, Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)
She Became A Household Name Playing A New York City Waitress Turned Fashionista
She won America’s heart by playing a funny, coffee-loving city girl in one of TV’s most beloved sitcoms.
Warner Bros., Friends (1994-2004)
The Answer
Jennifer Aniston. She starred as Rachel Green in Friends (1994–2004) and later starred in Marley & Me (2008) and The Morning Show (2019).
