Only True Marvel Fans Can Guess All Of These Mighty Marvel Ladies!
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Since the dawn of the Marvel Cinematic Universe way back in 2008, lovely ladies from all over Hollywood have plunked down and shown there just as good as any of the men that they co-star with. Plenty of the ladies have captured Oscars or have been nominated for one or two of them. Even without the accolades, c’mon - we all know lovely ladies and comic book fans go together like peanut butter and jelly. As much as we love seeing the likes of Iron Man and Doctor Strange, there's a fairly equal amount of love for the ladies in their lives. After all, they've been around just as long as our heroes have.
From damsels in distress to femmes fatales, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is filled with brave ladies who all take up arms when called upon to do so. So you need more than just a pretty face to cast in these roles, which is exactly what Marvel producer Kevin Fiege and his directors have been doing for the past ten years. Whether it's on the big screen or the small one, seemingly all of Hollywood wants to be involved. These ladies are, and more and more are coming. Can you guess all of these actresses? Can you match them to their Marvel roles? Take our quiz and find out!
Who Is The Actress That Plays Pepper Potts?
In the MCU, there are few heroes who have the gift of gab like Tony Stark, aka Iron Man. His mouth gets him into and out of trouble, and at times all within the same sentence! Robert Downey, Jr. has played the role to perfection over the course of nine separate Marvel movies now. For several of those appearances, his secretary / head of his company / love interest Makes and appearance with him. Pepper is generally the only one who can shut Tony up and shut him down. That takes a heck of an actress to pull off. Who plays Pepper Potts?
Who Played Betty Ross?
Even though Mark Ruffalo took over the role of the Incredible Hulk, Edward Norton still is the only Hulk in the MCU that got his own movie. For all the backstage drama, it was a pretty good flick that established the Green Goliath is and will be a massive force to be reckoned with in the MCU. While the Mark Ruffalo version has seemingly forgotten about his feelings for Betty Ross and has moved on to Natasha, Ed Norton’s big guy still pined for General Thunderbolt’s little girl. Betty tried to help her former beloved Bruce find a cure for the Hulk serum. What actress played Betty?
Who Played Jane Foster?
No stranger to massive franchises with tremendous expectations, this actress jumped back into the fangirl pool in a big way when she signed on to play an astrophysicist who uncovers the Nine Realms, and with the help of her assistant Darcy and professor, Erik Selvig, she tries to prove it to the masses, thankfully a certain exiled God Of Thunder that crashed landed on Earth. They fall for one another and she heads with Thor to Asgard to help him deal with Aether. Who played Jane Foster.
What Golden Age Heroine Did Hayley Atwell Play?
In the years prior to when the MCU as we know it began, Captain America and his Howling Commandos head into the breach to try and defeat the Red Skull and HYDRA. one of Cap’s greatest allies was a British intelligence agent that was also a would be love interest. After the Captain is successful, but seemingly paid the ultimate sacrifice, she would go on to start the Strategic Scientific Reserve, a precursor to SHIELD. What Golden Age heroine did Hayley Atwell portray in Captain America: The First Avenger?
What Character Did Scarlett Johansson Play?
It was a helluva coup when one of the most beautiful women in the world was cast to be part of your universe. Scarlett Johansson was cast to be part of Iron Man 2 (aka the only blemish on the MCU theatrical release list), and was one of the few bright spots in that movie. While she hasn't gotten her own stand alone film yet, she has gotten big time Scene stealing moments in all of the movies she has been a part of. What character did Scarlett Johansson play?
What Character Does Elizabeth Olsen Play?
Since her debut in Avengers: Age Of Ultron, Elizabeth Olsen brought an air of mystery to this long beloved character. That same enigma-type performance mixed with Olsen’s natural likability has made her one of the brighter spots in the MCU. Her actions also helped bring forth the Civil War. Her fighting against Thanos’ army has only shown that she is keeping a lot of power in check and when unleashed is a true force to be reckoned with. What character does she play?
Which Actress Plays Ramonda, The Queen Mother Of Wakanda?
In the newest solo superhero film, Black Panther, we are introduced to the hidden kingdom of Wakanda in all of its glory. Ramonda is the Queen Mother of the nation and encourages her son, T’Challa to take up the mantle of the Black Panther to continue the good that his father did. She is one of her son’s top advisors and confidantes, clueing him in on what his father might do in a given situation. Which actress plays Ramonda the Queen Mother of Wakanda?
Who Plays Agent Maria Hill?
As far as sidekicks and right hand persons go, when you're the assistant to the director of SHIELD, Nick Fury, you better be a complete and utter badass. Which is exactly what Maria Hill is. While not having a lot of screen time, if you're a diehard fan, you know what Hill is capable of and the actress who plays her conveys that strength and authority to help the Avengers and keep them in check. What actress plays Agent Maria Hill?
Who Is Agent 13?
When your aunt is the creator of an entire intelligence network that supersedes all other intelligence agencies, your career path might be set. Peggy Carter’s niece became an agent of SHIELD, Agent 13 to be exact and she rose through the ranks and was tasked with pretending just an ordinary neighbor girl who was sweet Steve Rogers, while secretly keeping tabs on him. Turns out, she was sweet on the Captain and his ideals, she stood up for him and helps other agents fend off HYDRA’s hostile takeover of SHIELD during the Winter Soldier. Played by Emily VanCamp, Who Is Agent 13?
What Actress Brings Gamora To Life?
She's been blue for James Cameron’s and stepped into the uber-shoes of Lt. Nyota Uhura in Star Trek. But when she stepped into the green skin of Gamora, did this actress truly hit the jackpot as far as superfan roles go. As Gamora, she's one of the few Marvel bombshells that gets to be not just a fierce warrior, but a funny one as well as the straight person to all of the Guardians’ antics and nonsense. What Actress Brings Gamora To Life?
Which Daughter Of The Mad Titan Is This?
While Thanos might hold his adoptive daughter Gamora in the highest regard, for whatever the reason, his other daughter, not so much. Played by actress Karen Gillan, she has been annihilated, decimated and put back together more times than she probably cares to remember. Needless to say, she's a little miffed at both members of her adopted family. While she had patched things up slightly with Gamora, Thanos - she wouldn't mind being the one to finally end of his reign of terror. Which daughter of the mad Titan is this?
Which Guardian Of The Galaxy Does Pom Klementieff Play?
Pom Klementieff sounds like a character name to some, doesn't it? But that's actually the name of the actress playing Ego, the Living Planet’s servant girl / girl who can help him get some shut-eye. With her empathic abilities, she is able to sense what anyone wants and help them achieve a calm, or force them too. She was the key to removing the Infinity Gauntlet off of Thanos’ hand before Quill ruined the plan. Which Guardian Of The Galaxy Does Pom Klementieff Play?
What Is The Name Of Queen Ayesha’s Race?
The galaxy in the Marvel Cinematic Universe doesn't take itself very seriously. Pretty much every character past the planet Earth either doesn't take themselves too seriously, or they're played up for comedy. Statuesque Aussie Elizabeth Debicki helped keep this trend long as Queen Ayesha, a woman who hires the Guardians to retrieve some stolen batteries, and swears vengeance against the team, if her kingdom could just get it together. But the entire group all think way too highly of themselves all to comical proportions. What is the name of Ayesha’s kingdom?
Which Insect-Named Hero Does Evangeline Lilly Play?
As someone who made her bones starring on Lost and the Hobbit trilogy, Evangeline Lily was no stranger to being a part of grand sweeping epics with diehard fans. When the Ant-Man corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe was hatched, she was cast to play the non-plussed daughter of Hank Pym, and she is none too pleased with her father handing over his legacy to moron and a criminal moron at that. But still, Scott Lang manages to win her over and now as a pair, are ready for their first adventure together. Who does Evangeline Lilly play?
Which Actress Plays Maggie Lang?
One of the more endearing aspects of Ant-Man is that Scott Lang is just an Everyman kind of a guy who after a stint in prison is just trying to right by his daughter, and by extension his ex, Maggie played by an actress who has just the right amount of sarcasm to match Paul Rudd’s. Since she's not a superhero, she doesn't get to do much in the movie, but as Cassie’s mother, Maggie does get to give Scott the swift kick in the pants he needs to be the hero that their daughter needs. Which Actress Plays Maggie Lang?
What is Spider-Man’s Aunt’s Name?
The younger Spiderman gets as far as casting goes, the younger his aunt and gets. The days of a kindly old lady taking her nephew Peter Parker in, are seemingly long gone and now, even Tony Stark is being flirty with Spidey’s beloved aunt. Can you blame him? Now she's played by Marisa Tomei, one of the cutest actresses in Hollywood. While all superheroes want to keep their identities secret, Peter is nervous his aunt is liable to have a heart attack if she ever found out he was Spiderman. What is Spiderman’s Aunt’s Name?
What Acclaimed Actress Plays Christine Palmer?
As Dr. Stephen Strange’s ex-girlfriend, Christine Palmer, this actress had the charm to woo audiences, as well as being able to convey the pain and inner turmoil of someone who loves another person but can't deal with their ego, especially after Christine had done all she could to try to help Stranger after the tragic accident that rendered his hands useless. Once the Doctor becomes a Sorcerer, Christine serves as his anchor to the real world and his old life. What acclaimed actress plays Christine Palmer?
Who Played Doctor Strange’s Mentor, The Ancient One?
After his debilitating accident which rendered his hands useless, surgical Doctor Stephen Strange searched all over the world seeking a cure for what ailed him. When modern medicine failed, he was pointed towards the Ancient One, and she not only helped Strange overcome his injuries, she helped to show him a larger world and mystical realms that need to be protected. She teaches Strange how to protect these worlds, and use what he has learned to stop the ancient mystic Dormammu and his zealots from summoning forth the Dark Dimension. What Academy Award Winning Actress Plays The Ancient One?
Who Plays Frigga, The Mother Of Thor?
After dealing with the likes of tough guys like Mel Gibson, Pierce Brosnan, this actress joined the Marvel Universe when she was cast as Frigga, the mother of Thor and adoptive mother of Loki. She tries her best to take care of Loki after he is imprisoned and brought back to Asgard after the Battle Of New York. She makes the ultimate sacrifice and saves Jane Foster while fighting off Algrim. She is given a Viking funeral, fit for a queen. Who plays the Norse goddess?
Who Played Nova Prime?
As head of the Nova corps, Nova Prime runs the grandest fighting force in the galaxy. The equivalent of an intergalactic Nick Fury, there is nothing she won't do to protect her planet Xandar from assumed threats and heaving them into the Kiln. But also having her Nova Corps at the ready to go to war with the likes of Ronan The Accuser, as well as provide support for the Guardians Of The Galaxy. With an Infinity Stone in their care, Thanos seemingly wiped out everyone on Xandar to get it, hopefully we’ll be seeing Nova Prime again. But who played her?
Which Disney Kid Played MJ In Spider-Man: Homecoming?
While she might be playing “MJ,” this actress isn't playing Peter Parker’s main squeeze. She's one of his classmates, and she's the stereotypical outsider kid who feels most comfortable barely speaking to any of her classmates, according to the actress who plays her. According to the film’s creators she's based on quintessential and iconic outsiders like Ally Sheedy in the Breakfast Club or Linda Cardellini in Freaks and Geeks. While isn't THE MJ that fans know and love, her MJ brings an interesting dynamic into Parker’s non-Spiderman life. What Disney Kid Played MJ In Spider-Man: Homecoming?
Which Academy Award Winning Actress Played Hela?
When Odin dies, it allows his evil first born Hela to escape from the prison she was sealed in. While she helped her father conquer the Nine Realms, Odin felt she was getting powerful and ambitious and cast her out of history. So she's just a little annoyed when she if freed and defeats both Loki and Thor easily, and easily destroys Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir. She kills Thor’s friends, the Warriors Three before resurrecting her own army to pick up where she left off. Which Academy Award winning actress played Hela?
What Popular Warrior Woman Is This?
When Thor is knocked through the Bitfrost he lands on a trash planet Sakaar. He is quickly taken by a warrior woman, Scrapper 142. She is a sparring partner of the planet’s grand champion, who happens to be one of Thor’s old work buddies. Played by Tessa Thompson, Scrapper 142 circumvents a lot of the preconceived notions of her established comic book counterpart. She is still a former soldier of Asgard, but she has been drinking her sorrows away, until Thor convinces her to take up arms with him, escape Sakaar and return home to save their people. What popular warrior woman is this?
What Actress Plays Nakia In Black Panther?
With a bit part as the enigmatic and quirky Maz Kanata in the new Star Wars movies, this actress is certainly no stranger to big budget blockbusters. As a member of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, she plays Nakia, an old flame of the T’Challa. As a former member of the royal guard of Wakanda, Nakia left to be a spy for the hidden nation. She returns to help bury T’Chaka and see her friend ascend to the throne. What actress plays Nakia in Black Panther?
What Walking Dead Star Plays Okoye In Black Panther?
No stranger to combat, this actress’ day job is the sword wielding zombie sliver, Michonne on The Walking Dead. In Black Panther, she Okoye, head of the Dora Milaje, Wakanda’s most special of forces. While she is loyal to T’Challa, she is also loyal to the throne and the King Of Wakanda, so she more than begrudgingly stays in her position when Erik Killmonger takes the throne. She also is one of the few of the inner circle that has no problem playfully trading barbs with T’Challa, mockingly hoping Wakanda would open a Starbucks. What Walking Dead star plays Okoye?
Who Is The Princess Of Wakanda?
In the MCU, the women take a whole lot of center stage during the Black Panther proceedings, but Letitia Wright steals plenty of the movie in just about every scene she's in. As the Princess of Wakanda, Black Panther’s little sister is just like everyone else's annoying little sister. But she's also a wiz with technology, so much that she'd make Tony Stark look like an idiot. She creates all kinds of suits and weapons from the Wakandan material, vibranium. Who is the Princess of Wakanda?
Which True Blood Star Plays Karen Page?
When blind lawyer / superhero Matt Murdock (Daredevil) decided to open his own firm with his friend Foggy, they decided they would stand up for the little guy. Karen Page fits that bill to a tee, she is being accused of a murder she didn't commit. The trio become fast friends, and Karen becomes the firm’s secretary. She also has a penchant for getting into mischief and her own investigation leads her to reporter, Ben Urich and a nefarious company with ties to the Kingpin, Union Allied. What True Blood star plays Karen Page?
What Seemingly Unkillable Ninja Is Daredevil’s Ex?
After a triumphant first season that highlighted the double life of Matt Murdock, the second season would see those two lives come together in a big way. Elodie Yung joined the cast as Matt’s old college flame / ninja fighting girlfriend. Both were trained by Stick to fight a war with an ancient group of ninjas called the Hand. As much as Matt yearns for his ex-girlfriend, the Hand wanted her more. What seemingly unkillable ninja was is Daredevil’s ex-girlfriend?
Who Plays The Night Nurse?
Not all superheroes are indestructible and not all of them have state of the art medical facilities they can run to when they need to get patched up. Sometimes, a pack of ninjas can beat the crap out of you and leave you for dead, leaving the Night Nurse to do her best to stitch you up. That's what happens on the Netflix Marvel shows, anyway. This actress gets to play Claire Temple, bringing not just the Night Nurse to life, but providing a commentary for the ordinary people who exist in a world with superheroes. Who plays the Night Nurse?
Who Plays Jessica Jones?
Even superheroes can have traumatic events happen to them that leaves them feeling powerless. So they decide to stay under the radar, get drunk, and take private investigator jobs instead. That's what this superhero does. She's an investigator now for her own firm. But then a new job brings her ghosts from the past, and she doesn't have a choice but to confront them once and for all. She might be a “street-level hero,” but that's only because she's holding back just how strong she actually is. Who plays Jessica Jones?
Which Agent Of SHIELD Is Played By Ming-Na Wen?
As far as Agents of SHIELD, the Calvary, played by Ming-Na Wen is a complete badass that no one, male, female, powered or not wants to trifle with her. She's a skilled fighter, as well as weapons expert and pilot. She is also director Coulson’s trusted right hand woman, advisor, and would be significant other if circumstances allowed. Unfortunately her cold exterior is due to having to kill a child, Katya Belyakov. Which Agent Of SHIELD is played by Ming-Na Wen?
What Inhuman Agent Of SHIELD Is Played by Chloe Bennet?
When they found her, she was a hackavist living out of her van and trying to get information to her friend, Micro. After some hemming and hawing, she joined the team and with some expert field operatives, she became a full-fledged Agent of SHIELD! She also found out she was the daughter of an Inhuman leader and a human psychopath. With abilities to deliver powerful earthquakes, she would be a vigilante for a time before rejoining the fold. What Inhuman Agent Of SHIELD is played by Chloe Bennet?
Which Tech-Savvy Agent Of SHIELD Is This?
Played by Elizabeth Henstridge, when she's partnered with Agent Fitz, she and he work wonders in their lab and have helped the Agents of SHIELD through several situations. But seeing the two young puppy-lovers together doesn't always help with the drama on the show, and she has been separated from Fitz on more than one occasion, most notably being mostly alone on a deserted planet and trying to rescue him from himself when the whole team were trapped in a simulation called the mainframe. Which tech-savvy Agent Of SHIELD is this?
What Is Mockingbird’s Real Name?
Adrienne Palicki debuted on SHIELD as an undercover agent, posing as a HYDRA agent. Things were looking grim for Agent Simmons until Palicki revealed herself as an operative working for Coulson. She is a frequent partner / lover / ex-lover / frenemy to mercenary-turned-SHIELD Agent Lance Hunter. The pair are loyal to Coulson, even in the face of sparking an international incident, they decided to leave SHIELD to protect their friends. In the comics, her code name is Mockingbird, but what is her real name?
What Aptly Named Superhero Is Brie Larson Playing?
While she hasn't made her official Marvel Cinematic Universe debut, the character and the actress who plays her have both already made an impact. Brie Larson had won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her harrowing performance in Room. She was also cast to play Carol Danvers, a hero who based on the end of Avengers: Infinity War, might hold the key to defeating the Mad Titan Thanos. She was paged by Fury right before he vanished. What aptly named superhero is Brie Larson playing?