Norah Jones is an American singer whose hit songs include "Don't Know Why" and "Come Away with Me", both from 2002. She was named Top Jazz Artist of the Decade (2000-2009) by Billboard Magazine.
Ravi Shakar (1920-2012) was an Indian classical musician and composer. His sitar music inspired artists like violinist Yehudi Menuhin and Beatles' George Harrison.
2. Emilio Estevez
Answer: Martin Sheen
Emilio Estevez is an American actor known for films like "The Breakfast Club" (1985) and "The Outsiders" (1983). His younger brother is Charlie Sheen, and he was married to singer/dancer Paula Abdul from 1992 to 1994.
Martin Sheen was born Ramon Antonio Gerardo Estevez in 1940. He has had a long, successful acting career in films like "The Subject Was Roses" and "Badlands", and, on TV, as President Jed Bartlet on "The West Wing" (1999-2006).
3. Joanna Gleason
Answer: Monty Hall
Joanna Gleason is a Canadian actress who has appeared on stage, in movies and on TV. She won a Tony Award in 1988 for her performance in "Into the Woods". Joanna was also in "Boogie Nights" (1997) and on the TV show "Hello, Larry" (1979-1980).
Joanna was born Joanne Hall which might give you a clue to her father's identity, i.e., Monty Hall. Hall is a famous game show emcee and host of "Let's Make a Deal".
4. Abdullah II
Answer: King Hussein
Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein is part of the Hasemite family and a direct descendant of Muhammad (according to the family). In 1999, he took over as King of Jordan, after the death of his father.
Hussein bin Talal (1935-1999) became King of Jordan in 1952, after the abdication of his father. He ruled for over forty years, and was only the second Arab head of state (after Anwar Sadat) to recognize the State of Israel.
5. Angelina Jolie
Answer: Jon Voight
Actress and humanitarian, Angelina Jolie, really needs no introduction. She is world famous, having received an Oscar in 2000 for "Girl, Interrupted", and SAG and Golden Globe Awards. She is one of Hollywood's highest paid actresses.
Angelina was born with her father's name, i.e., Voight, but wanted to 'make it on her own'. Jon Voight, a Golden Globe Award winner, has starred in films like "Midnight Cowboy" (1969) and "Deliverance" (1972).
6. Patti Davis
Answer: Ronald Reagan
Author and actress Patti Davis was born as Patricia Ann Reagan. Her mother was Nancy Davis, second wife of Ronald Reagan. In 1986, Patti's novel, "Home Front", was published. In 2002 her autobiographical book "The Long Goodbye" came out.
Patti's dad was Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, throughout the entire decade of the 1980s. Prior to that, he was the 33rd Governor of California. Before that he was an actor in films like "King's Row" (1942).
7. Indira Gandhi
Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
Indira Gandhi (1917-1984) was the third Prime Minister of India, serving from 1966 to 1977, then again, from 1980 until her assassination. Under her leadership, she centralized power, went to war with Pakistan, and helped create Bangladesh.
Gandhi came by her political status naturally, as her father was Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964), the very first Prime Minister of India. He held that position from 1947 to 1964, helping to create the modern Indian nation.
8. Jessica Capshaw
Answer: Steven Spielberg
This one may be cheating a little, since actress Jessica Capshaw is the stepdaughter of Steven Spielberg. She is the daughter of Spielberg's second wife, Kate Capshaw. Jessica has appeared on TV in "The Practice" and Grey's Anatomy".
Steven Spielberg is an American director who is responsible for mega-hits like "Jaws" (1975) and "ET the Extra-Terrestrial" (1982). He has won Best Director Oscars for "Schindler's List" (1993) and "Saving Private Ryan" (1998).
9. Steven R. McQueen
Answer: Luc Robitaille
Steven R. McQueen is an actor and model. His biological grandfather was the famous actor Steve McQueen. He has appeared in "The Vampire Diaries" from 2009 to 2015, and "Chicago Fire" from 2015 to 2016.
Here again we have a stepfather, i.e., Canadian Luc Robitaille, former professional hockey player and president of the Los Angeles Kings. Luc married Steven's mother, Stacey Toten, in 1992.
10. Corinne Bishop
Answer: Jamie Foxx
If you knew that Eric Bishop was the given name of Jamie Foxx, you probably guessed this one correctly. Corinne is a model and actress, now known as Corinne Foxx. In 2016, she was given the title of Miss Golden Globe.
Jamie Foxx is a comedian and actor who first came to prominence on the TV show "In Living Color", where he appeared in various skits from 1991 to 1994. In 2005, he was awarded an Academy Award for Best Actor for the movie "Ray".
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