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1. Neil Patrick Harris (2014)
Jane Wagner
2. Wanda Sykes (2008)
Brad Altman
3. Jesse Tyler Ferguson (2013)
Todd Spiewak
4. Rosie O'Donnell (2012)
Alex Niedbalski
5. George Takei (2008)
Justin Mikita
6. Cynthia Nixon (2012)
Alexandra Hedison
7. Jim Parsons (2017)
Brian Hargrove
8. Jodie Foster (2014)
David Burtka
9. David Hyde Pierce (2008)
Michelle Rounds
10. Lily Tomlin (2013)
Christine Marinoni
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Neil Patrick Harris (2014)
Answer: David Burtka
Actor Neil Patrick Harris became a household name with his portrayal of the brilliant, teenage doctor on "Doogie Howser, M.D." from 1989 to 1993. He later played the "legend...ary" Barney Stinson on "How I Met Your Mother" from 2005 through 2014. We watched him grow up to become a talented dancer, singer, movie star and Broadway talent.
He appeared on stage in "Cabaret", "Proof" "Assassins" and "Hedwig and the Angry Inch". On September 6, 2014 he married actor and professional chef David Burtka. On October 12, 2010, through surrogacy, their twins, Harper Grace and Gideon Scott were born.
2. Wanda Sykes (2008)
Answer: Alex Niedbalski
Wanda Sykes is an actress, writer and stand-up comedienne. In 1999, she received a Primetime Emmy Award for her writing on "The Chris Rock Show". In 2004 she was named "one of the 25 funniest people in America" by "Entertainment Weekly". She also has a recurring role on the TV show "Black-ish" as Daphne Lido, and has appeared in films including "Monster-in-Law" (2005) and "Bad Moms" (2016).
Her first book, "Yeah, I Said It" was published in 2004. On October 25, 2008, ten years after her divorce from Dave Hall, she married her partner Alex Niedbalski Sykes. Alex is a white, Frenchwoman with a net worth of over one million dollars.
In 2009, Alex delivered fraternal twins, Lucas and Olivia.
3. Jesse Tyler Ferguson (2013)
Answer: Justin Mikita
Actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson is best know for his portrayal of Mitchell Pritchett, the gay son of patriarch Jay Pritchett on "Modern Family", from 2009 to 2019. For his role, Jesse received consecutive nominations for the Primetime Emmy Awards, and four Screen Actor Guild Awards.
He has also appeared on TV in "Ugly Betty" and in films like "Untraceable" (2008) and "Do Not Disturb" (2009). On July 20, 2013, he married actor and producer Justin Mikita. Justin is an activist and advocate for the Human Rights Campaign "Americans for the Equality Act", launched in 2019.
4. Rosie O'Donnell (2012)
Answer: Michelle Rounds
American actress, writer, comedienne, philanthropist and TV personality Rosie O'Donnell first came to fame on "Star Search" in 1984. She later received several Daytime Emmy Awards for her syndicated talk show, "The Rosie O'Donnell Show", which ran from 1996 to 2002. Rosie has appeared in films such as "Sleepless in Seattle" (1993) and "A League of Their Own" (1992) and on the cable show "SMILF".
She is a staunch advocate for gay rights and was first married to Kelli Carpenter in 2004. On June 9, 2012, she married actress Michelle Rounds who, sadly, committed suicide in 2017. Rosie has five children: Parker, Chelsea, Blake, Vivienne and Dakota.
5. George Takei (2008)
Answer: Brad Altman
"Oh Myyy!" If you are old enough to remember the television show "Star Trek" which ran from 1966 through 1969, or the subsequent movie franchise, then you will, no doubt, remember the sword-wielding helmsman of the U.S.S. Enterprise, Hikaru Sulu. Takei has had a long career which includes TV voice-overs, radio, films and live theater.
He has run marathons and is a staunch activist for gay rights and the interests of Japanese-Americans. On September 14, 2008, George and producer Brad Altman (now Brad Takei) were married after having been together for 21 years.
They were the first same-sex couple awarded a marriage license in West Hollywood, California.
6. Cynthia Nixon (2012)
Answer: Christine Marinoni
Actress Cynthia Nixon's break-out role was as Miranda Hobbes in "Sex and the City" from 1998 through 2004. She has had a long career, with her first TV part as an uncredited party guest on an episode of "Emergency!" in 1974. Since then she has appeared on "The Big C", "Alpha House", "World Without End", and as Gail White in the 2015 film "James White".
Her Broadway credits include "Angels in America" and "The Women". In 2006 she won a Tony Award for the lead role in "The Rabbit Hole". On May 7, 2012 she married education activist Christine Marinoni.
In 2011, Christine gave birth to their son, Max Ellington Nixon-Marinoni.
7. Jim Parsons (2017)
Answer: Todd Spiewak
If you have watched any television since 2006, you may be familiar with actor Jim Parsons who plays the iconic role of genius, theoretical physicist Sheldon Cooper, on the hit show "The Big Bang Theory" (2006-2019). He is also the narrator on the 2017 spin-off "Young Sheldon".
However, Parsons has been acting since 2002, and had a recurring role on "Judging Amy" (2004-2005). He has also been in films which include "The Normal Heart" (2014) and "Hidden Figures" (2016). After a relationship of over a decade, Jim married graphic designer and art director Todd Spiewak on May 13, 2017.
8. Jodie Foster (2014)
Answer: Alexandra Hedison
In an age of intolerance, actress and director Jodie Foster was one of those people who "came out" in a spectacular way. At the 2013 Golden Globe Awards, she accepted the Cecil B. DeMille Award by saying "I have a sudden urge to say something I've never been able to air in public", and the rest is history. Foster began her acting career at the age of three in 1969, and she hasn't stopped since.
Her resume includes TV shows like "The Courtship of Eddie's Father", and Oscars for "The Accused" and "Silence of the Lambs". On April 20, 2014 she married photographer and actress Alexandra Hedison ("The 'L' Word"). Jodie has two sons, Kit and Charles, by her former partner Cydney Bernard (1993-2008).
9. David Hyde Pierce (2008)
Answer: Brian Hargrove
Actor and director David Hyde Pierce became a household name with his role as Niles Crane, the psychiatrist brother of Frasier Crane on "Frasier" which ran from 1993 to 2004. For this role, David won four Primetime Emmy Awards as Outstanding Supporting Actor in a comedy series.
He is also a stage actor and won a Tony Award for Best Lead Actor in a Musical in 2007 for "Curtains". On October 24, 2008, David married author, television writer and producer Brian Hargrove. Among his credits, Hargrove produced the TV show "Titus" (2000-2002) and "Caroline in the City" (1995-1998).
He also was a writer for the teen show "The Secret World of Alex Mack" (1994-1995).
10. Lily Tomlin (2013)
Answer: Jane Wagner
Actress, singer, writer, producer and comedienne Lily Tomlin started her long and illustrious career as a stand-up comic in the 1960s. She became a household name when she appeared in the comedy sketch show "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In" from 1969 to 1973. Among her famous roles on the show were Ernestine, the telephone operator ("one ringy dingy") and little Edith Ann.
She has appeared in films and, in 1985, starred in the one woman show "The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life". After 42 years together, Lily married her long time partner, collaborator, writer, director and producer, Jane Wagner, on New Year's Eve, December 31, 2013.
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