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Quiz about Famous Mammas Pappas and Kiddies
Quiz about Famous Mammas Pappas and Kiddies

Famous Mammas, Pappas and Kiddies Quiz


Some families seem to have more than their share of celebrities. This quiz examines the family ties of some of these famous relatives. See how many you know!

A multiple-choice quiz by shuehorn. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
shuehorn
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
348,745
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
3107
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Some families seem to form acting dynasties, and none moreso than the prolific Barrymores: siblings Lionel, John and Ethel. Today's movie fans are familiar with Drew Barrymore, the little girl who starred in "ET" (1982) and then went on to play in the "Charlie's Angels" movies and a host of others. Which of the Barrymore siblings is Drew's grandparent?
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Question 2 of 10
2. Sometimes being celebrities makes it harder to be related. Which of the following sibling pairs do NOT get along and stopped speaking to each other decades ago? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Not all famous mothers are beloved by their children. Which of the following children's biggest claim to fame is her tell-all book about the trials of growing up with her famous mother, entitled "Mommy Dearest"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Melanie Griffith, the star of films such as "Working Girl" (1988) and "Bonfire of the Vanities" (1990), had a famous Mamma who was discovered by Alfred Hitchcock and is best remembered for the two films she did with Hitch, "The Birds" (1963) and "Marnie" (1964). Who was she? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Sometimes the children of famous Hollywood couples become just as famous as their parents. Which daughter of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher became famous for playing Princess Leia in the original trilogy of "Star Wars" films? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The Wilson brothers were born and raised in Texas, and each of them got the acting bug early in life. Their names (in age order) are Andrew, ______ and Luke.

Answer: (One Word (four letters))
Question 7 of 10
7. One famous father-daughter pair of actors who have enjoyed great success on TV are John and Jennifer Aniston. Jennifer rose to super stardom through the sitcom "Friends". What soap opera became John's long-term home in 1985? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Another group of brother actors, this time hailing from New York, are the Baldwins. Which of the following actors is NOT a brother to the others? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This Sci-Fi/Fantasy blockbuster series boasted the appearance of Liv Tyler (the daughter of Aerosmith musician Steven Tyler) and Sean Astin (the son of Patty Duke and John Astin): "Lord of the __________". What movie was this?
Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Jaden and Willow Smith are brother and sister, and they are up-and-coming young American entertainers. They are the children of Will Smith and _________ Pinkett-Smith.

Answer: (One Word (four letters))

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Some families seem to form acting dynasties, and none moreso than the prolific Barrymores: siblings Lionel, John and Ethel. Today's movie fans are familiar with Drew Barrymore, the little girl who starred in "ET" (1982) and then went on to play in the "Charlie's Angels" movies and a host of others. Which of the Barrymore siblings is Drew's grandparent?

Answer: John Barrymore

John Barrymore is indeed the grandfather of Drew. He and his third wife, actress Dolores Costello, had two children, the second of which was Drew's father John Drew Barrymore. Drew's mother was John Drew Barrymore's third wife, Ildiko Jaid Mako. Drew's father and grandfather battled the same demons, addiction to alcohol and an inability to form lasting relationships, and both died before their time.

Some fear that Drew inherited the same weaknesses that her father and grandfather had, along with their undeniable acting talent.
2. Sometimes being celebrities makes it harder to be related. Which of the following sibling pairs do NOT get along and stopped speaking to each other decades ago?

Answer: Olivia de Havilland and Joan Fontaine

Oscar winning actresses and sisters, Olivia de Havilland (who most famously played Melanie Wilkes in "Gone with the Wind", 1939) and Joan Fontaine (who most famously played the scared young wife in Hitchcock's "Rebecca", 1940) are only a year apart in age, but have never been close. Throughout their lives they competed with each other, first for the affection of their mother, and later for professional recognition and roles as actresses. In 2010, Olivia received France's highest award, the Légion d'honneur, which was bestowed on her by the President of France. As proof that their feud was still going strong, Joan Fontaine was not present, preferring to stay in California and declining to comment.

All of the other siblings listed enjoy far less acrimonious and normally friendly relations.
3. Not all famous mothers are beloved by their children. Which of the following children's biggest claim to fame is her tell-all book about the trials of growing up with her famous mother, entitled "Mommy Dearest"?

Answer: Christina Crawford

Christina Crawford was the adopted daughter of Joan Crawford. She was an actress in her own right, but she never gained the fame and recognition of her mother. Though not everyone believes what Christina has written in her book, there was undoubtedly some problem between the famous mother and daughter because Christina and her brother were explicitly excluded from inheriting when their mother died.

The other actresses listed did have famous mothers, but none had a terrible relationship with their mothers or wrote a scathing biography about them. Liza Minnelli and Lorna Luft are both the children of Judy Garland, and Mia Farrow is the daughter of Maureen O'Sullivan (who played Jane in the 1930's and 1940's "Tarzan" movies).
4. Melanie Griffith, the star of films such as "Working Girl" (1988) and "Bonfire of the Vanities" (1990), had a famous Mamma who was discovered by Alfred Hitchcock and is best remembered for the two films she did with Hitch, "The Birds" (1963) and "Marnie" (1964). Who was she?

Answer: Tippi Hedren

Tippi Hedren was discovered by Hitchcock, and she made her two most famous films under his direction. Their working relationship soured, however, and Tippi did no more work for Hitchcock. She was under exclusive contract to the director, however, who refused to allow her to take other jobs for the two years following her work in "Marnie" (1964). By the time she was free, Tippi claims that her career had stalled and she never had the chance to reach her true potential.

The other actresses listed were all stars in Hitchcock films. Originally, Hitchcock hoped to make Tippi Hedren into the next Grace Kelly. Tippi later stated that her own preference was to be the first Tippi Hedren.
5. Sometimes the children of famous Hollywood couples become just as famous as their parents. Which daughter of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher became famous for playing Princess Leia in the original trilogy of "Star Wars" films?

Answer: Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher is the oldest child of Eddie Fisher and his first wife, Debbie Reynolds. When Fisher was very young, her parents divorced because of Fisher's affair with (and subsequent marriage to) Elizabeth Taylor. Taylor and Fisher had no children, and Fisher later married singer-actress Connie Stevens, with whom he had Joely and Tricia, Carrie's half-sisters. Todd Fisher is Carrie's brother, and the second child of Fisher and Debbie Reynolds.
6. The Wilson brothers were born and raised in Texas, and each of them got the acting bug early in life. Their names (in age order) are Andrew, ______ and Luke.

Answer: Owen

The Wilson brothers are likeable and have enjoyed success together (from their debut "Bottle Rocket" (1996) (which Owen also wrote) to "The Wendell Baker Story", 2005) and beyond. The fact that each has flawed good-looks and a likeable persona and a gift for self-deprecating charm has made their careers more interesting.
7. One famous father-daughter pair of actors who have enjoyed great success on TV are John and Jennifer Aniston. Jennifer rose to super stardom through the sitcom "Friends". What soap opera became John's long-term home in 1985?

Answer: Days of Our Lives

John Aniston was born in Greece in 1933. In his long career, the feather in his cap has been the chance to play villain Victor Kiriakis on "Days of Our Lives". Jennifer has also gotten a taste of playing people who are more complex, such as "The Good Girl" (2002), in which she was anything but good.
8. Another group of brother actors, this time hailing from New York, are the Baldwins. Which of the following actors is NOT a brother to the others?

Answer: Adam Baldwin

Adam Baldwin, who you might remember from "My Bodyguard" (1980), "X-Men" (2000) and the sit-com "Chuck" (on which he played Casey for the show's five-season run), is not the brother of Alec, Steven and Daniel.
9. This Sci-Fi/Fantasy blockbuster series boasted the appearance of Liv Tyler (the daughter of Aerosmith musician Steven Tyler) and Sean Astin (the son of Patty Duke and John Astin): "Lord of the __________". What movie was this?

Answer: Rings

Liv Tyler has appeared in other films as well, including "Armageddon" (1998) and "The Incredible Hulk" (2008), as has Sean Astin, notably "The Goonies" (1985) and "50 First Dates" (2004).
10. Jaden and Willow Smith are brother and sister, and they are up-and-coming young American entertainers. They are the children of Will Smith and _________ Pinkett-Smith.

Answer: Jada

Will and Jada have two children together, and both are involved in performing. Jaden has appeared in "The Pursuit of Happyness" (2006), "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (2008) and "The Karate Kid" (2010). Daughter Willow has pursued acting and singing, appearing in "I Am Legend" (2007) and "Kit Kittredge: An American Girl" (2008), in addition to releasing hit singles in 2010: "Whip My Hair" and "21st Century Girl".
Source: Author shuehorn

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