Actress Generations - Missing Links Quiz

Answer: Sophia Loren

All of these screen legends were born in 1934. Their filmography is prolific and their outstanding talent was rewarded by numerous awards.
Sophia Loren won the best actress award at the Oscars and Cannes with her role in 'La Ciociara' (1960). Maggie Smith won two Oscars, one for Best Actress in a Leading role for 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie '(1969) and Best Actress in a Supporting Role for 'California Suite' (1978). Shirley MacLaine won the Oscar in 1983 for 'Terms of Endearment'. As for Brigitte Bardot, the memorable roles in 'And God Created Woman' (1956), 'The Truth' (1961), and 'Ms. Don Juan' (1975) gained her a lot of admirers and made her a star.
And now a brief look at the other three choices: Laureen Bacall - born in 1924; Marilyn Monroe - born in 1926; Claudia Cardinale - born in 1939.

Answer: Priscilla Presley

1945 was the birth year of several new emerging movie stars. While for Priscilla success and fame were predictable since she married Elvis Presley, Mia Farrow, Goldie Hawn and Bette Midler won their celebrity status mainly with their silver screen appearances.
The other variants: Faye Dunaway (1941), Anjelica Houston (1951), Isabella Rossellini (1952).

Answer: Whoopi Goldberg

They were all born in 1955. Some of them shined in TV series, receiving multiple awards nominations at the Emmy Awards, the Golden Globes and the People's Choice Awards, as did Kirstie Alley in 'Cheers', Lorraine Bracco in 'The Sopranos' and Kate Mulgrew in 'Star Trek: Voyager'. On the other side, Debra Winger and Whoopi Goldberg aimed for the Academy Awards: the first was three times nominated for Best Leading Actress (1982, 1983 and 1993) and the second won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role with her performance in 'Ghost' (1990) and received another nomination in 1985. In case you were wondering: Emma Thompson (1959), Cher (1946), Meryl Streep (1949)

Answer: Sharon Stone

These famous actresses were born in 1958. Hard to believe isn't it? What else do they share in common? Well, nothing much except the fact they were all nominated at least once at the Golden Globes.
The other three celebrities' birth years: Sigourney Weaver (1949), Kim Basinger (1953), Kathleen Turner (1954).

Answer: Sandra Bullock

These glamorous stars were all born in 1964. Courtney Cox was made rich and famous by the TV series 'Friends'. Calista Flockhart also
owes her celebrity to a TV series: 'Ally McBeal'. Bridget Fonda was offered the main part in this series but turned it down. However this didn't stop her from gaining the celebrity status with movies like 'The Godfather: Part 3', 'Shag' or 'Strapless'. Marisa Tomei won the Oscar (Best Supporting Actress) in 1993 for 'My Cousin Vinnie'. Last but not least the ravishing Sandra Bullock gained more and more fans since her appearance in 'Speed', as showed by her People's Choice Awards, MTV Movie Awards and Teen Choice Awards.
Not born in 1964: Nastassia Kinski (1959), Michelle Pfeiffer (1957), Elizabeth Hurley (1965).

Answer: Nicole Kidman

The four talented actresses were born in 1967. They've all received awards and nominations at the Academy Awards as follows: Nicole Kidman won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2003 for 'The Hours' and was nominated the previous year at the same category for 'Molin Rouge'; Laura Dern was nominated in 1991 for Rambling Rose; Mira Sorvino won the award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in 1995 for her performance in 'Mighty Aphrodite'; Julia Roberts was nominated three times at the Oscars - in 1889 for 'Steel Magnolias', in 1990 for 'Pretty Woman' and in 2000 for 'Erin Broncovich' (2000) - winning the latter.

By the way, Julia Roberts is one of the most popular actresses of all times, if we should judge by her People's Choice Awards: won this award for 8 times until 2003 (1991, 1992, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003).

Although you would say they look as if they were born in 1967, the other three actresses are in fact a little older: Helen Hunt (1963), Jodie Foster (1962), Meg Ryan (1961).

Answer: Gwyneth Paltrow

These alluring actresses were all born in 1972. It's no wonder they were all models before starting acting. The other choices: Famke Jenssen (1965), Sophie Marceau (1966), Halle Berry (1968).

Answer: Angelina Jolie

The five actresses were born in 1975. They stood out in several movies which ensured them a place in the star gallery at Hollywood. Thus, Kate Winslet will forever be remembered by the fans of 'Titanic'. Angelina Jolie shined in 'Girl, Interrupted' and captured the hearts of fans with 'Gone in Sixty Seconds' and 'Tomb Raider'. Drew Barrymore was famous even since 'E.T.'. Charlize Theron has proven her talent while playing alongside big names at Hollywood in movies like 'The Devil's Advocate', 'The Cider House Rules' and 'Men of Honor'. And Milla Jovovich thrilled the audience in Sci-Fi's like 'The Fifth Element' and 'Resident Evil'.And to satisfy your curiosity: Heather Graham (1970), Uma Thurman (1970), Winona Ryder (1971).

Answer: Kristanna Loken

Born in 1979, these stars were still very young when they won the public's appreciation. This happened for Mena Suvari in 'American Beauty', for Claire Danes in 'Romeo+Juliet', for Kate Hudson in 'Almost Famous', for Rachael Leigh Cook in 'She's All That' and for Kristanna Loken' in, obviously, 'Terminator 3'.More mature actresses: Juliette Lewis (1973), Tiffani-Amber Thiessen (1974), Penelope Cruz (1974).

Answer: Jessica Biel

Hollywood's talented young actresses are both promising and attractive. The listed ones were born in 1982, while the other three in the multiple choices share 1977 as their birth year.
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