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Michelle Phillips Trivia Quiz

Michelle Phillips is a multi-talented woman. This is a quiz about her career and her family life.

A multiple-choice quiz by ferfer72. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ferfer72

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

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283,383

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. At the age of 18, before she became a celebrity, Holly Michelle Gilliam married a talented fellow musician. Who was he? Hint

Grainger Hines

Denny Doherty

John Phillips

Dennis Hopper

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Question 2 of 10

2. With her first husband, Michelle was a member of a very successful pop group. What was the name of this group? Hint

The Byrds

The Carpenters

The Mamas and the Papas

Wilson Phillips

3. Around the time The Mamas and the Papas finally broke up, Michelle started her acting career. She played a banker's daughter alongside Dennis Hopper in a movie that explored the difference between real life and movie action. What was this movie? Hint

"Easy Rider" (1969)

"The Last Movie" (1971)

"Shampoo" (1975)

"Skin Game" (1971)

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1973, Michelle did some more acting. The movie was about a bank robber and his gang on a spree. Which title character's moll did she play? Hint

John Flanders

John Dillinger

Billy the Kid

Butch Cassidy

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1976, Michelle released a solo song on the soundtrack of "Mother, Jugs, and Speed". What was the title of this song? Hint

Aloha Louie

No Love Today

This Is Dedicated to the One I Love

Victim of Romance

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Question 6 of 10

6. Michelle also kept singing. She sang back-up vocals for many artists. Which of these performers did she NOT back up? Hint

Belinda Carlisle

Leonard Cohen

Cheech and Chong

Frank Sinatra

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Question 7 of 10

7. On January 12, 1998, Michelle received an honor. What was it? Hint

She was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.

She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Her autobiography was released.

She won a Soap Opera Digest Award.

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Question 8 of 10

8. While she has many stepchildren, Michelle only has three she can call her own (one is adopted). Which of these is NOT one of Michelle's actual children? Hint

Austin Hines

Mackenzie Phillips

Chynna Phillips

Aron Wilson

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Question 9 of 10

9. Michelle sits on the advisory board for which group? Hint

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Michelle made quite a name for herself as regular characters on TV shows. Which of these shows did NOT feature Michelle as a recurring character? Hint

"Family Ties" (1982)

"Hotel" (1983)

"7th Heaven" (1996)

"Knots Landing" (1979)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. At the age of 18, before she became a celebrity, Holly Michelle Gilliam married a talented fellow musician. Who was he?

Answer: John Phillips

She married John December 31, 1962 in Long Beach, CA. When they met she was a 17-year-old model, and he was already married. They divorced in 1970.

2. With her first husband, Michelle was a member of a very successful pop group. What was the name of this group?

Answer: The Mamas and the Papas

The Mamas and the Papas formed in 1965 and were responsible for such hits as "Go Where You Wanna Go" (1965) and "Monday, Monday" (1966). Michelle co-wrote hits "Creeque Alley" (1967) and "California Dreamin'" (1965). They were very popular from 1965-1968. They broke up in 1970, reunited, and split again in 1971.

Answer: "The Last Movie" (1971)

Michelle married Dennis Hopper in 1970 for eight days. She refers to it as "the happiest week of my life". The movie was poorly received, but it won the Critics Prize at the Venice Film Festival. After the release, Hopper didn't work in Hollywood for over 10 years.

4. In 1973, Michelle did some more acting. The movie was about a bank robber and his gang on a spree. Which title character's moll did she play?

Answer: John Dillinger

Michelle played Billie Frechette in "Dillinger". For this role, Michelle was nominated for a Golden Globe for "most promising newcomer". Tatum O'Neal won that year for "Paper Moon".

5. In 1976, Michelle released a solo song on the soundtrack of "Mother, Jugs, and Speed". What was the title of this song?

Answer: No Love Today

"No Love Today" (1976) was written by Roger Nichols and Will Jennings. It featured on Michelle's album "Victim of Romance and Rarities" (1976). "Aloha Louie" (1975) was a promo single she wrote with John Phillips. "This Is Dedicated..." (1967) is Michelle's signature song. She sang it in a famous episode of "Knots Landing" (1979) as well as with The Mamas and the Papas.

6. Michelle also kept singing. She sang back-up vocals for many artists. Which of these performers did she NOT back up?

Answer: Frank Sinatra

She sang with George Harrison, Carole King, Billy Preston, and Tom Scott on Cheech and Chong's "Basketball Jones" (1975). She sang with Leonard Cohen in the 1970s and Belinda Carlisle in the 1980s.

7. On January 12, 1998, Michelle received an honor. What was it?

Answer: She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

In 1998, Michelle, Denny Doherty, John Phillips, and Mama Cass were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame together. Michelle was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2000. She won a Soap Opera Digest Award in 1991 for Outstanding Villainess on "Knots Landing" (1979).

Her autobiography "California Dreamin': The True Story of the Mamas and the Papas" was released in 1986 just a few weeks after the autobiography of John Phillips.

8. While she has many stepchildren, Michelle only has three she can call her own (one is adopted). Which of these is NOT one of Michelle's actual children?

Answer: Mackenzie Phillips

Mackenzie's parents are John Phillips and Susan Adams (aka Suzy January). She played Julie Cooper Horvath on "One Day at a Time". Chynna is Michelle's daughter with John Phillips. Austin is Michelle's son with Grainger Hines, and Aron is her adopted son.

9. Michelle sits on the advisory board for which group?

Answer: The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP)

Michelle says, "I support MPP because it is the most professional and credible organization working to change these harmful policies - and because MPP gets things done."
This organization is working to soften anti-marijuana laws and legalize the drug for medicinal purposes. Other advisory board members include Jack Black, Bill Maher, and former Surgeon General Jocelyn Elders.

10. Michelle made quite a name for herself as regular characters on TV shows. Which of these shows did NOT feature Michelle as a recurring character?

Answer: "Family Ties" (1982)

On "7th Heaven" (1996) Michelle played Lilly, Annie's sister. On "Hotel" (1983) she was Elizabeth Bradshaw Cabot. Her award-winning villainess on "Knots Landing" (1979) was Anne Matheson. She also had roles on "Beverly Hills, 90210" (1990), "Search for Tomorrow" (1951) and appeared on more than one episode of "The Love Boat" (1977) and "Fantasy Island" (1978).

She also helps to raise money for scholarships at Lander University.

Source: Author ferfer72

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