Australian Celebrities Quiz: Do You Recognize These Famous 'Mates' and 'Sheilas'?
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Did you know that some of Hollywood's biggest stars came from the land down under? Well, get ready to be blown away by the celebrities in this quiz!
Australia is well-known for its natural treasures, including countless beaches and deserts. Plus, major cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth make it one of the world's most highly urbanized regions. But did you know that some of Hollywood's biggest stars hail from the land down under? Well, get ready to be blown away by the celebrities in these 20 trivia questions!
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Australian Celebs Trivia Quiz Questions
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Question 1
Hitting the peak of her fame in the late 1970s and early 1980s, who is the British-Australian beauty in this photo?
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AKelly Preston
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BOlivia Newton-John
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CChloe Lattanzi
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DStockard Channing
Olivia Newton-John
Now, you might recognize this Australian beauty as Sandy from <i>Grease</i>, but her resume extends far beyond that single role. She is also a credited singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, and activist. Her hit song "Physical" from 1981 spent 10 weeks on top of the <i>Billboard</i> charts.
Question 2
What famous Australian is best known for his role as outback adventurer Michael "Crocodile" Dundee in the franchise of the same name?
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AElijah Wood
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BJohn Meillon
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CSteve Irwin
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DPaul Hogan
Paul Hogan
Born October 8, 1939, in Sydney, Australia, Paul Hogan is an esteemed actor, comedian, film producer, television presenter, and writer. He is best known for portraying outback adventurer Michael "Crocodile" Dundee in <i>Crocodile Dundee</i>, for which he won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.
Question 3
Of the many talented actors from the X-Men franchise, which of the following was born and raised in Australia?
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AHugh Jackman
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BIan McKellen
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CPatrick Stewart
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DFamke Janssen
Hugh Jackman
Hollywood star Hugh Jackman was born in Sydney, Australia to UK-born parents, and he remained in the country for much of his childhood. One of his most visible roles was as Wolverine/Logan in the <i>X-Men</i> film series.
Question 4
Which of these actors was born in New Zealand but has spent most of his life in Australia, despite being denied citizenship twice?
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ARussell Crowe
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BGerard Butler
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CJoaquin Phoenix
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DChristian Bale
Russell Crowe
Russell Crowe is a true jack of all trades - actor, director, musician, and singer. While he was born in New Zealand, he has spent the majority of his life in Australia. However, he's been denied Australian citizenship twice to date.
Question 5
Ocean's Eight, The Lord of the Rings, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button all featured the same Australian-born actress. Name the celebrity.
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ASandra Bullock
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BCate Blanchett
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CTessa Thompson
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DSarah Paulson
Cate Blanchett
Born May 14, 1969, in Ivanhoe, Australia, Cate Blanchett has appeared in countless successful films, including <i>Ocean's Eight</i>, <i>The Lord of the Rings</i>, and <i>The Curious Case of Benjamin Button</i>. This blonde beauty is widely considered one of the best actresses of her generation.
Question 6
Miley Cyrus has been linked to many romantic partners. Which one of her ex-lovers was born in Melbourne, Australia?
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ALiam Hemsworth
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BNick Jonas
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CCody Simpson
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DKaitlynn Carter
Liam Hemsworth
Miley Cyrus's longest-running relationship was with Liam Hemsworth, an Australian actor born in Melbourne. This Hollywood hunk has been featured in countless films and television shows, including Josh Taylor in the soap opera <i>Neighbours</i>.
Question 7
Known for her roles in movies and for hosting reality series like Pooch Perfect, who is the Australian-born star in this photo?
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AMelissa McCarthy
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BBrittany Snow
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CRebel Wilson
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DAnna Kendrick
Rebel Wilson
This Australian actress, comedian, writer, singer, and producer is none other than Rebel Wilson! This well-known Hollywood figure was born on March 2, 1980, in Sydney, Australia. She's most famous for her role in the <i>Pitch Perfect</i> films, and was once named <i>Variety</i> magazine's "Top Ten Comics to Watch for 2012."
Question 8
What star of 10 Things I Hate About You was born in Perth, Australia and once starred in a school production of Peter Pan?
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AHeath Ledger
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BJulia Stiles
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CJoseph Gordon-Levitt
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DLarisa Oleynik
Heath Ledger
Born on April 4, 1979, in Perth, Western Australia, Heath Ledger was a celebrated actor, photographer, and music video director. Sadly, the young star passed away far too soon on January 22, 2008, in New York City.
Question 9
With her own brand of organic skincare products and a self-help book, which of the following Victoria's Secret Angels was born in Sydney, Australia?
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AAdriana Lima
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BDoutzen Kroes
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CMiranda Kerr
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DCandice Swanepoel
Miranda Kerr
While Candice Swanepoel is from South Africa, Adriana Lima from Brazil, and Doutzen Kroes from the Netherlands, Miranda Kerr hails from the land down under. The Australian bombshell was born on April 20, 1983, in Sydney, Australia. Her brand of organic skincare products is called KORA.
Question 10
While he was born in Ely, United Kingdom, which of the following celebrities relocated with his family to Geelong, Victoria, Australia when he was just 3 years old?
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AGuy Pearce
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BEvan Peters
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CDavid Denman
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DJamie Bell
Guy Pearce
Born in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England to a Royal New Zealand Air Force pilot and an English schoolteacher, Guy Pearce has become a major force in the world of showbiz as an actor, musician, singer, and songwriter. His family relocated to Geelong, Victoria, Australia when he was just 3 years old.
Question 11
Receiving accolades for depicting Tonya Harding in a 2017 film, name the actress depicted here.
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AMargot Robbie
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BCharlize Theron
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CCara Delevingne
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DKaley Cuoco
Margot Robbie
Known for her roles in hit films such as <i>Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood</i>, <i>Suicide Squad</i>, and <i>The Wolf of Wall Street</i>, Margot Robbie is a prominent Australian-born actress and producer. She's received nominations for two Academy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and five BAFTA Awards.
Question 12
What Australian model was given the nickname "The Body" by Time after appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue five times?
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AClaudia Schiffer
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BHeidi Klum
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CElle MacPherson
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DBar Refaeli
Elle MacPherson
In 1989, <i>Time</i> magazine coined the nickname "The Body" to describe supermodel Elle MacPherson, as she appeared on the cover of the <i>Sports Illustrated</i> swimsuit issue five times.
Question 13
Known for her roles in Now You See Me and Wedding Crashers, the actress in this photo was born in Oman but raised in Australia. Name her.
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AIsla Fisher
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BAmy Adams
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CJulianne Moore
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DElizabeth Banks
Isla Fisher
Packing a comedic punch in a small package, Isla Fisher's most famous roles are in <i>Now You See Me</i> and <i>Wedding Crashers</i>. She was born to Scottish parents in Oman, but moved to Australia when she was just six years old and started her showbiz career appearing on Australian television.
Question 14
Which of the following stars of the 1999 thriller film The Sixth Sense was born in Blacktown, Australia?
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ABruce Willis
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BDonnie Wahlberg
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COlivia Williams
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DToni Collette
Toni Collette
Born on November 1, 1972, in Blacktown, Australia, Toni Collette is a celebrated actress, producer, singer, and songwriter. She is known by many for her role as Lynn Sear in the 1999 thriller film <i>The Sixth Sense</i>.
Question 15
Kylie Minogue is arguably one of Australia's most famous performers of all-time. Which of the following is NOT one of her hit albums?
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ADisco
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BFever
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CAphrodite
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DSalsa
Salsa
Born on May 28, 1968, in Melbourne, Australia, Kylie Minogue has transcended the field of singing, also becoming an established songwriter and actress. With over 70 million records sold worldwide, she is the highest-selling female Australian artist of all time.
Question 16
One of the stars of the 2011 comedy Bridesmaids hails from the land down under. Which one?
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AKristen Wiig
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BMaya Rudolph
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CRose Byrne
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DWendi McLendon-Covey
Rose Byrne
Actress Rose Byrne was born on July 24, 1979, in Balmain, Australia. While she made her big-screen debut in the early '90s, it wasn't until roles in hit films such as <i>Bridesmaids</i> and <i>The Neighbors</i> that she really rocketed to fame.
Question 17
Representing Oceana in the opening ceremony of the 2020 Summer Olympics, Keith Urban is a superstar country singer from Australia. Which of the following is NOT one of his hits?
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ABlue Ain't Your Color
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BGod's Country
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COne Too Many
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DSomebody Like You
God's Country
"God's Country" is a song by legendary singer Blake Shelton, while the other three are by Australian country music star Keith Urban. Born in neighboring New Zealand, he is also an established songwriter and record producer.
Question 18
Which of the following stars from the mega-hit film Avatar hails from Perth, Western Australia?
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ASam Worthington
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BZoe Saldana
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CSigourney Weaver
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DJoel David Moore
Sam Worthington
Sam Worthington is well-known for his role as Jake Sully in the <i>Avatar</i> film series, but he also portrayed Marcus Wright in <i>Terminator Salvation</i>, and Perseus in <i>Clash of the Titans</i>. While he was born in Godalming, Surrey, in South East England, he moved to Perth, Western Australia when he was just 6 months old.
Question 19
Taking a star turn in Muriel's Wedding, celebrated actress and director Rachel Griffiths was born and raised primarily in what Australian city?
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APerth
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BSydney
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CBrisbane
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DMelbourne
Melbourne
Rachel Griffiths was born on December 18, 1968, and was primarily raised in Melbourne, Australia. The Hollywood star has created a fruitful career in acting and directing, earning an AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her part in the comedy <i>Muriel's Wedding</i>.
Question 20
Best known for his lead role in the TV series The Mentalist, which of the following hit movies does NOT feature Australian actor Simon Baker?
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AHigh Ground
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BThe Intern
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CSomething New
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DThe Devil Wears Prada
The Intern
Born on July 30, 1969, in Launceston, Australia, Simon Baker has made a name for himself in Hollywood as an established television and movie actor. While he was featured in <i>The Devil Wears Prada</i>, <i>Something New</i>, and <i>High Ground</i>, he was not in <i>The Intern</i>.
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