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Quiz about Better Living Through Chemistry
Quiz about Better Living Through Chemistry

Better Living Through Chemistry Quiz


Celebrities often get together with other well known people. Sometimes the chemistry lasts, but not always. Here are some questions on celebrity couples. This quiz is part of Kyle's Commission V.

A multiple-choice quiz by rossian. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
rossian
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
318,958
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. The chemistry certainly lasted for Paul Newman and his second wife. They were married for 50 years until his death in 2008. A well known actress in her own right, her name is? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. One couple for whom the chemistry did not last was Madonna and Guy Ritchie. During their marriage, they had one natural child. What is his name? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Female pop stars often seem to find that special chemistry with footballers (soccer players). Singer Louise Nurding married ex-footballer Jamie Redknapp in 1998. With which band did Louise find fame? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. English singer Seal married which model/actress in 2005? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Singer Beyonce Knowles married which of the following rap artists in 2008? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Emma Thompson married Greg Wise in 2003. The chemistry didn't last from her first marriage, in 1989, to which Irish born actor? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Johnny Depp began a long term relationship in 1998 with which French singer/actress? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The chemistry did not last long for Angelina Jolie and her first husband. They married in 1996 and separated only eighteen months later. Which British actor was he? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Tom Hanks' second marriage has stood the test of time. He married which actress and producer in 1988? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Katie Price (also known as Jordan) and Peter Andre found the chemistry had disappeared in 2009, having married in 2005. They met on which reality television show? Hint



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1. The chemistry certainly lasted for Paul Newman and his second wife. They were married for 50 years until his death in 2008. A well known actress in her own right, her name is?

Answer: Joanne Woodward

All these actresses were born in the same year. Nanette Newman married director Bryan Forbes and Piper Laurie married and divorced Joe Morgenstern. Anne Bancroft's husband was Mel Brooks. When asked if he ever been unfaithful to his wife, Paul Newman's famous response was 'why go out for hamburger when you have steak at home'. Joanne Woodward won the Oscar for best actress in 1957 for 'The Three Faces of Eve'.

She also appeared as the mother of Tom Hanks' character in the 1993 film 'Philadelphia'.
2. One couple for whom the chemistry did not last was Madonna and Guy Ritchie. During their marriage, they had one natural child. What is his name?

Answer: Rocco

Rocco John Ritchie was born on 11 August 2000. He appeared on stage with his mother in September 2009, showing off his dance moves. The other options are Italian boys' names too. Madonna and Guy married in 2000 in Skibo Castle, Scotland and their divorce was finalised in January 2009. Madonna already had a daughter, Lourdes, born in 1996 when she met Guy and has also adopted David and Mercy.
3. Female pop stars often seem to find that special chemistry with footballers (soccer players). Singer Louise Nurding married ex-footballer Jamie Redknapp in 1998. With which band did Louise find fame?

Answer: Eternal

Both regularly appear on British television, Jamie as an analyst on football programmes and Louise as a presenter. 'Eternal' were around from 1992 - 2000, although Louise left in 1995 to begin a solo career. The group had a series of top twenty hits in the UK.

Other famous footballer/singer marriages include David and Victoria Beckham, who was in 'The Spice Girls'. Ashley and Cheryl Cole, from 'Girls Aloud', are another example.
4. English singer Seal married which model/actress in 2005?

Answer: Heidi Klum

Seal and Heidi have sons born in 2005 & 2006 and a daughter born in 2009. Heidi also has an older daughter, who was born in 2004. This child's father is Flavio Briatore, a former Formula 1 team owner. He left Heidi when she was pregnant and Seal met her shortly after, before the child was born. Heidi always describes Seal as the father to all her children.
5. Singer Beyonce Knowles married which of the following rap artists in 2008?

Answer: Jay-Z

Beyonce found fame with the group 'Destiny's Child' and is also a successful solo artist. Jay-Z's real name is Shawn Corey Carter, and is described on Wikipedia as one of America's most successful artists, both financially and musically. The other choices are also rap artists. Tupac Shakur died in 1996 following a shooting. Snoop Dogg's real name is Cordozar Calvin Broadus and Nas is Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones.
6. Emma Thompson married Greg Wise in 2003. The chemistry didn't last from her first marriage, in 1989, to which Irish born actor?

Answer: Kenneth Branagh

Kenneth Branagh is well known for his adaptations to film of Shakespearean plays. These include 'Henry V', 'Hamlet' and 'Much Ado About Nothing'. He also played the part of 'Gilderoy Lockhart' in 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets'. He and Emma were married in 1989 and divorced in 1995. Liam Neeson was married to Natasha Richardson, who died following an accident in 2009. Emma and Greg have one daughter, born in 1999, and informally adopted Tindyebwa Agaba, a Rwandan refugee who graduated from Exeter University in 2009.
7. Johnny Depp began a long term relationship in 1998 with which French singer/actress?

Answer: Vanessa Paradis

Vanessa Paradis was the singer of 'Joe le Taxi' when she was only 14. This reached number 3 in the UK singles charts, despite being sung entirely in French. She and Johnny Depp have two children together, a daughter born in 1999 and a son born 2002. The other ladies are French actresses of varying ages and not been involved with Johnny Depp at any time.
8. The chemistry did not last long for Angelina Jolie and her first husband. They married in 1996 and separated only eighteen months later. Which British actor was he?

Answer: Jonny Lee Miller

All these actors appeared in 'Trainspotting', which was Jonny Lee Miller's breakthrough film. He played 'Sick Boy' in this film. Jonny has gone on to establish a successful career in film and television and appeared as 'Mr. Knightley' in the 2009 BBC television adaptation of Jane Austen's 'Emma'.

He met Angelina when they both appeared in 'Hackers' and they were very young when they married, she was 20 and he 24. Angelina had another short-lived marriage, to Billy Bob Thornton, and got together with Brad Pitt in 2005.
9. Tom Hanks' second marriage has stood the test of time. He married which actress and producer in 1988?

Answer: Rita Wilson

Tom and Rita originally met in 1981, although the chemistry did not start until 1985. Tom had to extricate himself from his first marriage, saying that he and his first wife had married too young. He and Rita have two children together. Rita has acted regularly in films throughout their marriage.

She also works as a producer, notably on the 2002 film 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding'. All the actresses offered as options were born in 1956 and could have been used in other questions in this quiz. Carrie Fisher was married to Paul Simon, Bo Derek to John Derek and Mimi Rogers to Tom Cruise.
10. Katie Price (also known as Jordan) and Peter Andre found the chemistry had disappeared in 2009, having married in 2005. They met on which reality television show?

Answer: I'm a Celebrity... Get me out of Here!

Katie Price first came to attention as a glamour model, using the name of 'Jordan'. She and Peter Andre both appeared in the 2004 series of 'I'm a Celebrity' which was won by former 'Atomic Kitten' singer, Kerry Katona. The programme features a group of 'celebrities' in an Australian jungle, who have to undergo a series of trials to obtain food.

The public vote decides who is evicted. Despite having two children together, Katie and Peter split up in 2009. All the choices are reality programmes featuring celebrities, versions of which have appeared in many other countries as well as the UK.
Source: Author rossian

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