Women in Pop Culture

Emma Stone recently made headlines when she won her 2nd Oscar (Best Actress in a Lead Role) for portraying a woman with an infant's mind in Poor Things. Which of the following renowned actresses have never won an Oscar?

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Answer explanation

Glenn Close holds the record (together with the late Peter O'Toole) for the most number of acting nominations without a win: 8.

Sandra got her Best Actress nod for The Blind Slide (2010),

Brie won her Oscar in 2016 (Room), and

Jennifer won hers in 2013 (Silver Linings Playbook)

Cowboy Carter, Lemonade, and 4 are just three of the many albums released by this immensely popular recording artist. Who is she?

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Answer explanation

Cowboy Carter is Beyonce's 8th studio album. It is scheduled for release on March 29, 2024.

Who is Marvel Comics' first female major superhero?

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Answer explanation

Susan Storm (aka Invisible Girl/Invisible Woman) first appeared in The Fantastic Four #1 (Nov 1961).

Scarlet Witch (The X-Men #4, Mar 1964)

The Cat (The Claws of the Cat #1, Nov 1972)

The Wasp (Tales to Astonish #44, Jun 1963)

Which of the following members of the British Royal Family was featured in Netflix's The Crown?

• Queen Elizabeth II

• Princess Margaret

• Duchess of Cornwall

• Duchess of Wales

Answer explanation

The Duchess of Cornwall is also, usually, the Princess of Wales.

There is no Duchess of Wales.

Here Lies Love is a Broadway musical that features the life of a politician notorious for her love of shoes. Who is she?

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Robyn Fenty is the real name of which famous celebrity?

• Beyonce

• Lizzo

• Rihanna

• Doja Cat

Who is she?

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Answer explanation

Kyoshi is the avatar who came before Roku. She was from the Earth Kingdom and known as a fierce warrior.