QUIZ: Can You Name The Star From Their ’80s Photo?
Hollywood and entertainment in the 1980s saw more science fiction, action, and horror films as new cinematic effects were available and PG-13 movies were born. Legendary actors and actresses who are still going strong today got their start in the ’80s with breakthrough roles that changed their lives forever. On the music side, new wave, rock, and glam metal hit the airwaves, for better or for worse. The hairstyles were off the charts and everywhere you turned, something new was happening. How well do you remember the ’80s? Can you match a name to the face of these top actors and artists? Let’s find out!
Who is this lovely young lady in this photo taken in London?
A. Lady Diana Spencer
B. Jane Fonda
C. Jessica Lange
D. Diane Keaton
Answer: Lady Diana Spencer
Diana Spencer married Charles, Prince of Wales in 1981, becoming the Princess of Wales. She was so popular, they nicknamed her “The People’s Princess.” She’s the mother of Prince William and Prince Harry.
Who is this Australian pop singer?
A. Kylie Minogue
B. Madonna
C. Olivia Newton-John
D. Dalida
Answer: Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue rose to fame starring in an Australian soap opera called Neighbours before she started her career as a singer. She’s been nicknamed the “Goddess of Pop” and is the highest-selling Australian artist of all time.
Who is the woman in the boots with the microphone?
A. Mary Wells
B. Diana Ross
C. Brenda Holloway
D. Gladys Knight
Answer: Diana Ross
That photo was of singer, actress, and producer Diana Ross, at Studio 54. The singer was entertaining fans during a farewell party for co-owners Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager.
Who is this gentleman on his wedding day?
A. David Bowie
B. Paul McCartney
C. Buddy Holly
D. Elton John
Answer: Elton John
Did you forget that Elton John was married to a woman? He and Renate Blauel were married from 1984 until 1988, when he became openly gay.
What’s the name of this popular band?
A. Guns N’ Roses
B. Van Halen
C. AC/DC
D. Pink Floyd
Answer: AC/DC
Did you recognize AC/DC? The Australian rock band has sold more than 200 million records worldwide, making them the tenth highest-selling artist in the U.S.
Who is this handsome young actor?
A. Pierce Brosnan
B. Matt Damon
C. Edward Norton
D. Tom Cruise
Answer: Tom Cruise
Did you recognize Tom Cruise? Cruise got his breakthrough role starring in Risky Business in 1983 before filming Top Gun in 1986. Everyone was interested in this up-and-coming star!
He more recently starred in Mr. Robot…
A. Michael Douglas
B. Christian Slater
C. Richard Gere
D. Kevin Costner
Answer: Christian Slater
That photo was taken in 1988, of actor Christian Slater on the set of the film Heathers. This was his breakout role as Jason “J.D.” Dean.
Who is this star with his daughter?
A. Steven Tyler
B. Bruce Springsteen
C. Ozzy Osbourne
D. Rod Stewart
Answer: Ozzy Osbourne
Taken in 1980, rocker and Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, held his daughter Kelly. Ozzy has a total of six children and has since transitioned from music to reality TV.
Who is the actress on the left, pictured here with her family?
A. Phylicia Rashad
B. Dawnn Lewis
C. Elise Neal
D. Valarie Pettiford
Answer: Phylicia Rashad
Actress, singer, and stage director Phylicia Rashad is best known for her role as Clair Huxtable on The Cosby Show. She was the first black actress to win the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play.
Who is this actor who had a role in a popular ’80s TV series?
A. Patrick Duffy
B. Dennis Hopper
C. Larry Hagman
D. Henry Fonda
Answer: Larry Hagman
Larry Hagman is best known for his role as J.R. Ewing on the prime-time soap opera Dallas. He’s also a true Texan!
Who is this hunk? He starred in Little Darlings.
A. Johnny Depp
B. Matt Dillon
C. Robert Downey, Jr.
D. Russell Crowe
Answer: Matt Dillon
Matt Dillon became a teen idol after appearing in Over the Edge, My Bodyguard, Little Darlings, Tex, and The Outsiders, among other films.
This rock band was formed in 1976 and is still going strong today.
A. Journey
B. Def Leppard
C. Bon Jovi
D. U2
Answer: U2
This is Irish rock band U2, led by Bono. The group formed when they were just teenagers, and quickly grew to be an international success.
This beauty is one of the best-selling artists of all time. Who is she?
A. Janet Jackson
B. Patti LaBelle
C. Mary J. Blige
D. Whitney Houston
Answer: Whitney Houston
The talented Whitney Houston was a singer and an actress who won an incredible amount of awards during her lifetime. She tragically passed away at the age of 48 in 2012.
Do you recognize this Academy Award winning actress?
A. Mia Farrow
B. Michelle Pfeiffer
C. Nicole Kidman
D. Jamie Lee Curtis
Answer: Nicole Kidman
Australian actress Nicole Kidman kicked off her acting career with the 1983 film Bush Christmas. In 1990 she met her future husband Tom Cruise while filming Days of Thunder.
Who is this fresh faced actress?
A. Jennifer Connelly
B. Brooke Shields
C. Catherine Zeta-Jones
D. Elizabeth Hurley
Answer: Brooke Shields
That photo of model and actress Brooke Shields was taken back in 1986 in New York City. She got her breakthrough role in Pretty Baby in 1978.
Which hot couple is this?
A. Jerry Hall and Mick Jagger
B. Patti Hansen and Keith Richards
C. Angela and David Bowie
D. Carolyn Dennis and Bob Dylan
Answer: Jerry Hall and Mick Jagger
Supermodels and rock stars go hand-in-hand. Here Jerry Hall and Mick Jagger walked down a beach in Barbados holding hands.
Who’s this rocker with style for miles?
A. Joe Elliott
B. Axl Rose
C. Billy Idol
D. Jon Bon Jovi
Answer: Jon Bon Jovi
That was none other than Jon Bon Jovi in 1986. After having a successful music career, Bon Jovi has focused his efforts on charity and philanthropy.
Who is this shy guy in 1989?
A. Nick Nolte
B. Kevin Spacey
C. Bruce Willis
D. Sean Penn
Answer: Bruce Willis
Before he took on the tough guy roles, Bruce Willis got his breakthrough as David Addison in the TV series Moonlighting. He won an Emmy Award for Best Actor for the role.
Who is the blonde beauty in this awards show photo from 1980?
A. Meg Ryan
B. Meryl Streep
C. Jodie Foster
D. Sharon Stone
Answer: Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep was 31 in that photo, which was taken at the 52nd Academy Awards in 1980. Th was her co-star Dustin Hoffman kissing her neck!
Who is the Texas born beauty pictured here with Ryan O’Neal?
A. Farrah Fawcett
B. Christie Brinkley
C. Kim Alexis
D. Morgan Fairchild
Answer: Farrah Fawcett
Farrah Fawcett was a very talented actress, model, and artist. She was nominated for four Emmy Awards and six Golden Globes during her lifetime. She sadly passed away in 2009 at the age of 62.
