Anybody Who Can Name These Actresses Definitely Grew Up In The 90s
- by Elimy Xepperoni
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The 90's were a magical time. The fashion was all about platforms, and bell-bottomed jeans, every genre of music was exploding, and let's be honest...the films were excellent. What made these movies so amazing (apart from the fashion)? The actresses of course! From Jennifer Aniston, to Selma Blair, they were all so talented and amazing. Sure, some are still in the business today, but in this quiz we will be focusing on the actresses who gained their fame specifically from acting in the 90's.
So, does anyone here consider themselves a true 90's kid? To be a 90's kid it take more than just having been born in the right year. To be a true 90's kid, this quiz has to be passed! We are going to list some of the biggest actresses of the decade, and all everyone has to do is name them! We are going to calculate the results, and finally everyone is going to know which kids are the true 90's children. Sound like a fun time? It will be! Anyone who thinks they know 90's cinema better than anyone else, finally gets their chance to prove it! Step right, up and take this ultimate 90's actress quiz!
Which name is correct?
This actress was America's Sweetheart for much of the 90s with a squeaky clean image and a string of family friendly movies under her belt. She of course made a name for herself starring alongside Richard Gere in Pretty Woman, however she continued to ride that performance all the way to the top. She's since starred in tons of a box office hits including Notting Hill, Hook, and Eat Pray Love. Her niece now stars in AHS and Scream Queens.
Who is she?
This actress is still landing major roles in Hollywood today. However, back in the 90's she was just starting out. She landed her first major gig when she booked the role of Rachel Green in the hit sitcom Friends. After the show ended, she really began her work in the film business. She has a track record for comedy films, as well as a few romantic roles. Ring any bells? This one should be an easy one! Which of these names is correct?
Name this actress
The 90's were a big decade for this actress. While she is still a very popular choice for movies today, she owes most of her success to the films she stared in during the 90's. She was the leading lady in the popular film The Mask, as well as the romantic comedy There's Something About Mary. Later on she became the voice for the popular character Fiona in the Shrek franchise. Out of the four names listed, which of them belong to this actress?
Pick out the right name
This actress knew from a very young age what she wanted to do with her life. She began acting as a teenager, and she has stuck with it ever since. She made her first big screen debut back in 1991, when she stared in the film The Man in the Moon. However, she did not become a household name until 1999, when she landed the lead role in the film Election, for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award.
What is her name?
In the late 90's this actress got her big break by landing a major role in the hit television series Dawson's Creek. Since then she has done well for herself in the acting business, as well making a name for herself as a director. Her marriage to 90's dream boat Tom Cruise was also well publicized. In recent years she has taken to doing a lot of work on the stages of Broadway. Can anyone remember the name of this star?
Name this actress
This actress got her big break when she landed a leading role in the popular sitcom Friends. The show ran for 10 seasons, so that kept her pretty busy for the stretch of those years. She was also quite well known for her role in the Scream films. More recently she has played a role on the television series Cougar town, and even earned a Golden Globe nomination for the role. Does anyone here remember what this actresses name was?
Pick the correct name
This actress started to make a name for herself back in the early 90's. She has done a lot of work in both independent films, as well as big ticket Hollywood films. She is known for her ability to take on very emotional roles, and being able to really drive home the point in dramatic films. This actress has won many awards over the years, and even took home an Academy Award for best actress. What was this actresses name?
Who is she?
This 90's icon got her start from television acting, and not films. In 1997 she landed the lead role on the popular series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. This role landed her a Golden Globe nomination, and her character on the show has been called one of the best female television characters of all time. Her show lasted for 7 seasons, and afterwards she had her pick of movie roles. Looking at the 4 given options, can anyone pick out the correct name?
What is her name?
This actress kicked her fame off by staring in the popular sequel Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation in 1994. After that film she continued to make appearances in other popular films, and then in 1996 she landed her breakout role in the film Jerry Maguire. In 2000 she stared in the dark comedy Nurse Betty, and won her very first Golden Globe Award. She's most well-known for playing Bridget Jones and Roxy Hart. Does anyone know who we are talking about here? Pick out the correct name below!
Which of these names is correct?
This actress is part of a long line of successful Hollywood players and has come out with an amazing body of work of her own as well. She has become a staple of romantic comedies, having starred in several alongside long-time funny man and SNL alum Adam Sandler. She now has a show on Netflix starring alongside Timothy Olyphant as a realtor wife and mother turned suburban zombie. She has also started an affordable beauty line called Flower. Who is this actress?
Name this actress
This actress was still attending high school when she started to really make it big. In 1999 she played a major role in the popular film Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, which instantly brought her fame. After her high school years, she attended Harvard University, and took a step back from the big screen to work on minor roles instead. In 2004 she stared in the film Closer, and won herself an Academy Award nomination for the role.
Name this Hollywood star
This 90's icon got her big break when she landed the lead role in the epic film Titanic. At the time Titanic was the highest grossing film ever, so, naturally her role in it made her name a household one. After the Titanic, this actress stared in a few more minor films, until she took on the leading role in the romantic fiction film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. These were some pretty big films, so, everyone should know her name!
Pick out the correct name
This woman has broken several records in the acting business. Back in the early 00's she was ranked one of the highest paid working actresses. She had done a lot of work through the 90's, which eventually scored her major fame. In 2002 she won the Academy Award for best actress, and as of this year she is still the only black woman to ever win this award. People may recognize her from her work in, Monster's Ball, X-Men, and Swordfish.
What is her name?
This actress got her start in television on a show called Party of Five that followed a group of siblings after they lost both their parents. However, her talents wouldn't stay on the small screen. In 1997 she starred in the movie I Know What You Did Last Summer alongside Freddie Prinze Jr. and Ryan Phillipe. Her iconic scene "what are you waiting for?" has been parodied many times. She's also starred in Heartbreakers alongside Sigourney Weaver. However, these days she's probably most known for The Ghost Whisperer.
Name this 90's star
This 90's sensation is not only known for her acting abilities, but also for her work as a theater director. Her big break came from her role in the 1998 film Elizabeth, where she was the lead actress. This role earned her a Golden Globe Award, as well as her very first nomination for the Academy Award of best actress. A few years later she took on the role of Katharine Hepburn, in the film Aviator, which finally earned her the Academy Award for best actress.
Which of these names is correct?
In the 90's this actress began booking some minor roles, preparing herself for the major films that were soon to follow. She played small roles in films like Hangman, The Net, and Practical Magic. She followed these up by landing some major roles in the coming decade. In 2000 is was the star of the popular film Miss Congeniality, and a few years later she was the lead in Two Weeks Notice. Can anyone here pick out the correct name?
Which of these names is correct?
This leading lady really had to push hard for the stardom she has today. She spent many years as a struggling actress. In the 90's she began booking minor roles, and people started to slowly learn her name. In 2001 however, she received her big break. That year she stared in the thriller film Mulholland Drive, which got her noticed by many critics. One year after that, she had her second big score when she landed the lead role in the horror film The Ring.
Who is she?
This famous lady has worked as an actress, a producer, and even a model. Throughout the 90's this actress really began to make a name for her self by staring in films such as Silent Fall, That Thing You Do! , and Empire Records. All of these movies ended up leading her to the mega successful role of Arwen Undómiel in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Most recently she has stared in the HBO hit series The Leftovers. What is her name?
Pick out the correct name
This Hollywood actress officially got her start by acting in Australian films throughout the 80's. In the 90's she made her Hollywood debut by staring in the film Days of Thunder along side the already famous Tom Cruise. Through the 90's she continued to star in big films like, Batmna Forver, and Eyes Wide Shut. Over the years she has collected an Academy Award, 2 Emmy Awards, and an outstanding 5 Golden Globes. Can anyone remember what this actresses name is?
Pick the right name
This leading lady got her start from the film Pearl Harbor. After the success of that movie she went on to star in the hit television show Alias, which ran for several years. Her role on Alias nabbed her a Golden Globe Award, and 4 Emmy nominations. After the series ended she began working on films again, landing roles in movies like Catch Me If You Can, and 13 Going on 30. In this past year she also played a part in the film Love, Simon.
Pick the right name
Here we have another famous actress who got her start from the popular sitcom Friends. She played a quirky role in the series, leading her to be known for her comedic abilities. Her role of Friends did not only land her fame, but also several awards including an Emmy Award, as well as a Golden Globe Award. Since the 90's she has landed multiple minor roles in comedy films, as well as a few romantic ones. What is this actresses name?
Name this actress
This actress has been called one of the very best actresses of the 90's, so everyone should be able to guess her name fairly easily! In 1988 she stared in the film Beetlejuice, which gained her recognition, and lead to more leading roles. In 1990 she stared in two major films, Mermaids, and Edward Scissorhands. By that point she had her pick of any role she wanted. Nowadays she can be seen on the Netlfix original series Stranger Things. Any guesses?
Pick the correct answer
This actress has had quite a list of awards. Over the years she has won herself 2 Academy Awards, 2 Golden Globe Awards, and even a Screen Actors Guild Award. She gained major recognition after staring in the 90's hit film Boys Don't Cry, and later went on to star in the film Million Dollar Baby. Both of these films earned her the Academy Award for best actress. What a resume! Looking at the options given, can anyone pick out her name?
Name this 90's star
This blonde lady dipped her toe in the fashion pond, before entering the acting world. She began by modeling in Italy, then eventually ended up taking some acting classes. While she has not done too much recently, there were a whole bunch of 90's classics she did back in the day. People would most likely remember her by her roles in, Just Friends, Varsity Blues, Road Trip, and a recurring role on the show Felicity. Can anyone remember what her name is?
Name this Hollywood star
This actress started working at a very young age, but has remained a constant in Hollywood ever since. In 2001 she made her big screen debut by staring in the popular Princess Diaries film series. Since then she has managed to land herself some very serious roles, proving she can play what ever role is given to her. She has also proven herself to be a very talented singer as well. Can anyone pick out her correct name from the options below?
Who is she?
This actress came into her fame by staring in multiple Hollywood film throughout the 90's. By the time the 00's were rolling around, she had made a big enough name for herself to land the major role of Aileen Wuornos in Monster. That role earned the actress the Academy Award for best actress, and to this day she is still the only South African to ever win this award. With all of these facts, can anyone narrow down the answers?
Name this Hollywood star
This woman is known for being one of the most popular actresses throughout the 80's and the 90's. Critics noted her talents early on, realizing that she was very a versatile actresses. She was well known for her comedic abilities, as well as her ability to portray three dimensional characters. However, it did take a lot of work on her part to be able to land the major emotional roles, because she was often typecast as the pretty girl. Ring any bells?
Which of these names is correct?
Any true 90's girl will know this face instantly. She was noticed early on in her life, and began acting when she was just a child. She was the little girl in the original Jumanji movie, and she also played a big role in the film Interview with the Vampire, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination at a very young age. Fast forward a few years, and she was staring the the hit film Bring It On. Does anyone know her name?
Pick the right answer
This super star first really started to make it big in the late 80's. After staring in the film Aliens in 1979, she later was part of three sequel films that were released between 1986 and 1997. Her character in the Alien films actually ended up landing her an Academy Award. She also stared in big ticket films such as, Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters 2, and later on the mega hit Avatar. Thinking back, can anyone remember the correct name of this actress?
Pick out the correct name
Throughout the 90's this actress became somewhat of a teen icon. She stared in a few choice movies, that really made her stand out in the younger generation's eye. She was the leading lady in the 90's film Casper, and she also played Wednesday Addams in the popular film The Addams Family and its sequel. By the time she turned 17, she was ready to leave the teen roles behind, and start landing some more serious movie roles. What is her name?
Match the actress to her name
This actress knew exactly what she wanted to do with her life at a very young age. She moved to Los Angeles as a teenager, in hopes that someone would notice her, and she could begin acting. She landed her first major role in 1995 as Tai Frasier in 90's cult classic film Clueless. This film ensured her instant fame, and she later went on to star in other big films including Girl, Interrupted, 8 Mile, and Uptown Girls. What was her name?
Which of these names is correct?
This actress has not only stared in some major films, but she has done some big cartoon voice over work as well. Her face is probably most easily recognized by her role in the film Charlie's Angels which came out in 2000. She also gained recognition for her role in the popular television series Ally McBeal. Her voice-over work has included roles in the films Kung Fu Panda, as well as the Tinkerbell film series. Which of these is her name?
Who is she?
This woman has a very long resume indeed. She has not only done a ton of acting work, but she has also worked as a singer, and as a comic book writer. She has also been known to be a very vocal activist. She has stared in popular films such as, Josie and the Pussycats, Rent, and the Sin City films. She has also done some voice-over work for Disney productions. Can anyone here pick out her name from the four options below?
Name this 90's star
This actress had to work many minor roles on television before gaining success in the film industry. She really made a name for herself once she booked the role of Cecile Caldwell in an ever so popular 90's cult film alongside Sarah Michelle Gellar and Ryan Phillipe. After that role she went on to prove herself as a comedic actress, by staring in comedies such as Legally Blond, and The Sweetest Thing. She was also part of the popular Hellboy film franchise. What is her name?
What is her name?
While this actress may not be doing too much right now, back in the 90's everyone knew who she was. She became known for her role on the popular television series Party of Five, and then later went on to star in the Scream film franchise. The most recent thing people may recognize her for now would have to be her role on the Netflix original show House of Cards. Looking at the options given, can anyone pick out her name?
What is her name?
Before the 90's came along, this actress was landing some major roles in popular films in the 80's. She was a big part of the 80's film Blue Velvet, and then in 1990 she stared in Wild at Heart. In 1993 she played maybe one of her biggest roles to date which was in the insanely huge film Jurassic Park. This actress has won several awards over the years including an Emmy Award, and 4 Golden Globes. What is her name?
Pick the right name
This woman has won a ton of awards over the years, and not just for her work as an actress. This actress has also branched out, and done multiple jobs working as a director, for which she has taken home an Emmy Award for. As for her acting most people would recognize her from her roles in films like The Silence of the Lambs, Taxi Driver, and Home for the Holidays. Looking at the options given, can anyone pick out the correct name?
Who is she?
While this Hollywood star made a name for herself by acting, she is now known for many other trades as well. She has worked as a singer, a lifestyle guru, and even a food writer. Her breakthrough role which allowed her to find success in other domains would be her leading part in Shakespeare in Love. For this role she took home both the Academy Award, and the Golden Globe for best actress. Which of these names belongs to her?
Name this 90's star
This actress began working as model in commercials, and printed adds before she got a chance to star on the big screen. Her breakthrough came from her role in the popular Woody Allen film Stardust Memories. In the 90's she stared in popular films including Basic Instinct, Casino, and The Muse. Nowadays she has been working on more television roles, but even some of those are still winning her awards. Looking at the options below, can anyone guess her name?
Name this actress
This actress started her body of work a very long time ago and became known for Clarissa Explains It All before becoming the face of Sabrina Spellman, also known as Sabrina the Teenage Witch. While her time in Hollywood hasn't been particularly extensive, she has worked behind the scenes on projects with her large family. She also starred in Drive Me Crazy, making her a staple of teenage tv and screen back in the 90s and early 2000s. Who can name this witchy woman?
Pick out the right answer
This actress is not only an actress, but also a very talented singer. Back in the 70's, and 80's, before she took the the big screen, she acted and sang on New York stages, performing both in plays, and in musicals. Some of her bigger movie roles would have to include Hamlet, 101 Dalmatians (live action), and Sunset Boulevard. Over the years she has won countless awards, including multiple Tony Awards. Looking at the four options given, can anyone pick out her correct name?
Pick the right answer
This woman is well known for her acting chops, as well as her work as an activist. She began working in Hollywood back in the 70's, but only really started landing the major roles years later. She is well known for her roles in 90's hits like Thelma & Louise, The Client, and Little Women. Over the years she has been nominated for 6 Emmy Awards, and 9 Golden Globes. She has also won herself an Academy Award. What is her name?
Name this actress
This actress came from a long line of people working in show business. She got her acting start by playing roles in her father's films, until finally branching out and landing her own roles. She was part of the popular film Donnie Darko, and soon after that she stared in the independent film Secretary. More recently she has been part of major films such as The Dark Knight, Happy Feet, and Happy Endings. She has also began working on some Broadway productions.
Which of these names is correct?
This popular actress began working back in the 70's. Early on she was noted by critics as someone to watch. She began working with famous director Woody Allen, and ended up staring in multiple films of his, one of which even landed her an Academy Award. Some of the more popular films she acted in include Marvin's Room, Father of the Bride, and Something's Gotta Give. Apart from acting this woman has also been an author, and a singer. What is her name?
Name this Hollywood star
This question should a super easy one for any big time cinema fans out there. This woman has been labeled the best working actress of our time on may different occasions, by many different critics. She has proven herself to be a very versatile actress by taking on emotional roles, as well as comedic, and romantic roles. She has been nominated for a record breaking 21 Academy Awards, and has taken home 3 of them. What is that name of this actress?