Tomboy in a Tutu Trivia Quiz

Answer: Jerry Hall

Born Jerry Faye Hall on 2 July 1956, this leggy Texan beauty found fame as a supermodel after being "discovered" while sunbathing with her twin sister on a beach in St Tropez. However, in 1977 she hit the headlines for another reason when she dropped her then fiancé, the musician Bryan Ferry, to start a relationship with the charismatic front man of The Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger. This tumultuous relationship included four children and a 1990 marriage that eventually turned out not to be a marriage, after a High Court ruling that it was not legal. In the meantime, Hall had branched out into acting, both in theatre and film, appearing in such films as "Urban Cowboy" (1980) and "Batman" (1989) as well as memorably recreating the role of Mrs Robinson in the theatre production of "The Graduate" in the West End of London. In March 2016, she married the media mogul, Rupert Murdoch.

Never one to shy away from a challenge, in 2012 she added dancer to her repertoire when she signed up for the tenth series of the dance show "Strictly Come Dancing". She was partnered by the ever urbane professional dancer, Anton du Beke. However, this career switch was to be short lived, lasting for only three dances as the couple were the second couple to be eliminated from the show.

Answer: Cloris Leachman

How many Oscar and Emmy award winning actresses would decide, at the ripe old age of 82, to add dancing live in front of millions of people to their list of achievements? Well, in 2008, the wonderful and irrepressible Cloris Leachman, the American actress and comedienne, did just that when she took part in the seventh series of the television show "Dancing with the Stars". Despite being the oldest contestant at that point ever to participate in the show, Cloris, partnered by the veteran professional, Corky Ballas, more than held her own. She reached the seventh round before being eliminated, creating some memorable routines that combined her comedic talents with some nifty footwork.

Born on April 30 1926 in Des Moines, Iowa, Cloris Leachman enjoyed a seven decade career in film and television. She became a household name with her portrayal of the ditsy Phyllis Lindstrom in the "Mary Tyler Moore Show". Cloris picked up a slew of awards along the way including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as a lonely housewife in "The Last Picture Show" (1971) and eight Primetime Emmy Awards. She passed away at her home in California on 27 January 2021 at the age of 94.

Answer: Nicole Scherzinger

Nicole Scherzinger is the Honolulu born entertainer who is probably best known as the lead singer of the successful girl group The Pussycat Dolls. When they disbanded in 2009, Scherzinger pursued a solo career as a singer and, more recently, as a judge on several television shows including "The X Factor". This followed on her triumph in 2010 in the tenth series of "Dancing with the Stars" where she and her partner, Derek Hough, lifted the coveted Glitterball Trophy. Afterwards she revealed that her participation in the show had been to please her mother who was an avid fan of the show.

Scherzinger is also well known for her relationships with high profile men, most notably the one with Formula 1 world champion, Lewis Hamilton. The couple's on again/off again relationship was featured in many a tabloid story before they finally called it a day in 2015. Since then she has dated the tennis player, Grigor Dimitrov and the former rugby player, Thom Evans, who himself was a contestant on the 12th series of "Strictly Come Dancing".

Answer: Laila Ali

Her father was said to "float like a butterfly and sting like a bee". His daughter, Laila, certainly did her own bit of floating when she came third in season four of "Dancing with the Stars" in 2007. Partnered by Maxim Chmerkovsky, this tomboy wowed both the audience and the judges with her twinkle toes. She and her partner earned the first "10" of the series for their rumba, a notoriously difficult dance to master. No wonder that she goes by the nickname of "Madam Butterfly".

Laila Amaria Ali, is the daughter of boxing legend, Muhammed Ali. She boxed competitively from 1999 to 2007 and held multiple World Champion titles. She retired from the sport with a record of 24 bouts and 24 wins; undefeated, a feat even her illustrious father never achieved. Since her retirement, she has forged a successful career in television work.

Answer: Kim Kardashian

Kimberley Noel Kardashian is so ubiquitous on the word's celebrity stage that is not an easy task to describe her in a few short words. She is variously referred to as a socialite, actress, model, businesswoman and media personality. She is also more. In 2007 she and her family became household names when their reality series "Keeping up with the Kardashians" hit television screens around the world. Since then her various endeavours and her marriage to the outspoken rapper, Kanye West, have ensured a huge social media following who track her every move. She has been described as "one of those people who is famous for being famous".

In 2008, Kim decided to add another bow to her string when she signed up for the 7th series of "Dancing with the Stars". She was partnered with Mark Ballas who was then the defending champion. Unfortunately this venture did not turn out to be one of her more successful ones as the couple were eliminated in the third round.

Answer: Kirstie Alley

American actress Kirstie Alley became a familiar face to millions of people in 1987 when she joined the cast of the television show "Cheers" as bar manager, Rebecca Howe. She would go on to appear in 147 episodes before the show closed in 1993. The role brought her both an Emmy and a Golden Globe award in 1991. Born in Wichita, Kansas, on 12 January 1951, Kirstie Lousie Alley's career in both television and movies is both long and successful. She made her film debut in "Star Trek II - The Wrath of Khan" in 1982. Further success came when she paired up with John Travolta for "Looking Who's Talking" (1989) and its sequels.

In 2011, at the age of 60, Kirstie's career took a new turn when she signed up for the 15th season of "Dancing with the Stars". Partnered by Maksim Chmerkovsky, she proved that you are never too old to try something new. The couple finished the show in second place, earning a perfect score in the final for the tricky cha-cha-cha.

Answer: Emma Bunton

Emma Lee Bunton is the bubbly blonde who became a household name as one of the five "Spice Girls" who took the music world by storm with their debut single "Wannabe" in 1996. The members of all-girl group were known by their nicknames which arose when a journalist couldn't remember their names and christened them Ginger (Geri Halliwell), Posh (Victoria Adams now Beckham), Scary (Mel B), Sporty (Mel C) and Emma who was Baby. Born in London on 21 January 1986, Emma responded to an advertisement in "The Stage" entertainment newspaper for singers wanting to join an all-girl group. The rest, as they say, is history as the group, who became the Spice Girls, went on to achieve international superstardom. However, the pressures began to take their toll and, in 2000, the group announced they were going on an "extended hiatus". After this, Emma branched out on a solo career, not only in music, but also in fashion, radio and television.

In 2006, her television work included the challenge of learning to dance when she competed in the 4th series of "Strictly Come Dancing". Partnered by former champion Darren Bennet, Emma wowed from the start, topping the leaderboard in the first week. The couple would go on to make the semi-final before being eliminated and finished the show in third place.

Answer: Kelly Osbourne

Kelly Osbourne is the daughter of Ozzy Osbourne, the musician who rose to fame as the lead singer of the heavy metal group Black Sabbath. Born on 27 October 1984, Kelly was just seventeen when she and her family hit television screens with "The Osbournes", a reality show that followed the day to day life of the family, warts and all. When the show ended, Kelly continued working in various forms of entertainment including music, fashion design and acting. In 2009 she decided to add dancing to her varied skills and signed up for the 9th season of "Dancing with the Stars". Partnered with Louis van Amstel, Kelly proved that she is indeed a versatile performer by making the final and finishing the show in third place.

Oh, about her dad and the bat... in January 1982, Ozzy stunned the audience at a show in Des Moines by biting off the head of a very unfortunate bat while on stage. While various versions of precisely what happened abound, the incident cemented his place in the annuals of rock lore.

Answer: Shawn Johnson

Shawn Johnson is the golden haired gymnast nicknamed "America's Sweetheart", who struck Olympic gold when she triumphed in the women's balance beam competition at the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008. She added three lots of silver to this haul when she placed second in the team, all-round and floor exercise events. Following her success, this petite dynamo, who stands under five feet tall, decided to swap leotards for sequins and glitter when she she took part in season eight of "Dancing with the Stars" in 2009. Partnered by Mark Ballas, Shawn once again struck gold when she emerged the winner in one of the narrowest wins ever seen on the show. She was also, at that point, the youngest winner. In 2012 she added more silver to her trophy cabinet when, partnered this time by Derek Hough, she placed second in the "All Stars Edition" of the show.

Born in Des Moines, Iowa on 19 January 1992, Shawn married the professional footballer Andrew East in 2016. She also added "New York Times Best Selling Author" to her list of achievements with her 2016 book, "Winning Balance: What I've Learnt So Far About Love Faith and Living Your Dreams". She has also become a familiar face on televisions screen by appearing on a number of shows.

Answer: Michelle Visage

Probably best known for the role as a judge on the reality show "RuPaul's Drag Race", Michelle Visage is the multifaceted American entertainer who found herself on the other side of the fence in 2019 when she joined the cast of "Strictly Come Dancing" for its 17th season. Sparks flew as the outspoken girl from New Jersey was paired with the volatile boy from Italy, Giovanni Pernice. The pairing produced some memorable routines, including an unforgettable foxtrot to "The Addams' Family Theme' in the Halloween episode which saw them topping the leaderboard. The couple finally finished the show in 7th place when the were eliminated in week 9.

Michelle Lynn Shupach was born on 20 September 1968 and was adopted at a very early age. Using the stage name Michelle Visage, she first made a name for herself as a member of the group Seduction. She subsequently branched out into radio, theatre and television. In 2019, she earned her first ever PrimeTime Emmy Award in the Outstanding Competition Program category for her role as a producer on "RuPaul's Drag Race".