Pick Or Pass On These Blondes And We'll Guess Your Favorite Sport
- by Jessica Rae
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Everyone has a different idea of what makes a perfect weekend. For some folks staying at home and catching up on the latest series from the comfort of their couch would be an ideal way to unwind, while others, who prefer a little more adventure, might prefer to ride motorcycles or go camping.
For sports fans, however, weekend plans always need to be arranged around the games their favorite teams are playing. If it's a games weekend then you can be sure that they will be watching, whether that means going to the stadium, watching from home, or enjoying the game with friends.
Movie lovers will argue that while sports are fun to watch, nothing beats the thrill of watching a new movie and becoming totally engrossed in the story. And if that movie happens to have one of their favorite actresses in it, well, that just makes it even better.
For today's quiz, all our readers need to do is pick or pass on fifty famous blondes and at the end, we will try to guess their favorite sport. Sounds easy enough but can we get it right? Well, there is only one way to find out. Pick or pass on these blondes:
Jennifer Lawrence
Landing the role of Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games franchise launched Jennifer Lawrence into the spotlight and she's remained there ever since. According to IMDb, the film went on to become one of the highest-grossing movies ever with over $407 million in box office receipts. Then in 2012, her role alongside Bradley Cooper in Silver Linings Playbook earned her the Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, Satellite Award and the Independent Spirit Award for Best Actress. Pick or pass?
Kate Upton:
Kate Upton has graced the covers of dozens of magazines and been the face of ad campaigns for major brands such as Accessorize, Guess Lingerie, Guess Jeans, Guess Accessories, Liverpool, Dylan George, and Dooney & Burke. But she's not just a pretty face! According to her profile page on IMBd Kate is also an accomplished horse rider and, of course, a savvy businesswoman. She's also appeared in films like Tower Heist, The Other Woman, and The Layover. Pick or pass on Kate Upton:
Sophie Turner:
It might be hard to believe but before Sophie Turner landed her role as Sansa Stark on Game of Thrones she had never had an acting job before. According to her profile page on Wikipedia, Turner colored her naturally blonde hair red to play the role of Sansa. Fans will also remember her playing a young Jean Grey in X-Men: Apocalypse, a part she is set to reprise for the latest film in the series; Dark Phoenix. Pick or pass on Sophie Turner:
Scarlett Johansson:
According to her profile page on Wikipedia, Scarlett is the highest paid actress in the world. At 34, she's already appeared in at least 50 movies including titles such as North, The Horse Whisperer, The Island, Ghost World, Lost in Translation, Girl with a Pearl Earring, Match Point, The Prestige, Her, Under the Skin, and Lucy. And she currently portrays Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Johansson is also an accomplished singer with two studio albums to her name. Pick or pass?
Natalie Dormer:
Most folks will recognize this actress from her role in Game of Thrones. In the hit fantasy series Natalie Dormer plays the role of the beautiful, but ever-scheming Margaery Tyrell. For her performance on this show she was nominated for two Screen Actors Guild Awards (in 2014 and again in 2015) (via Wikipedia). She's also appeared in movies like The Forest and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 and Part 2. Who would pick this actress? Make a choice now.
Charlize Theron:
Charlize Theron has an impressive filmography which includes titles such as North Country, The Devil's Advocate, Mighty Joe Young, The Cider House Rules, Hancock, Snow White and the Huntsman, Prometheus, Mad Max: Fury Road, The Fate of the Furious, and, most recently, Atomic Blonde. She's also an Academy Award winner, she won Best Actress for her impressive performance as Aileen Wuornos in the 2003 true crime film Monster (as per Wikipedia). Go ahead and pick or pass on Charlize Theron:
Rachel McAdams:
McAdams rose to fame in the early 2000s when her performance as clique leader Regina George in Mean Girls made everyone take notice of her. She followed this up with an outstanding performance in The Notebook and since then she has been working steadily. Fans will remember her from films like Wedding Crashers, Red Eye, The Family Stone, State of Play, The Time Traveler's Wife, Sherlock Holmes, Midnight in Paris, The Vow, About Time, Doctor Strange, and Game Night. Pick or pass?
Hayden Panettiere:
Hayden is best known for her roles as Claire Bennet on the sci-fi series Heroes and Juliette Barnes in the musical-drama series Nashville. For her work on the latter show, she has received two nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film. She's also a talented musician with a number of hit songs and a voice-over artist. She's voiced characters in movies such as Dinosaur, A Bug's Life, and Alpha and Omega. Pick or pass?
Blake Lively:
This actress is married to Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds. They met on the set of Green Lantern in 2010 and were hitched two years later (as per Wikipedia). Blake is just as successful as her husband when it comes to acting, and although she has yet to play a superhero she already has a host of impressive acting credits, including playing the lead character, Serena van der Woodsen, in Gossip Girl and starring solo (almost) in the survival flick The Shallows. Pick or pass?
Cameron Diaz:
While searching for a lead actress to play the role of Tina in the hit 90s comedy The Mask, the producers of the film approached Elite model agency looking for recommendations. Cameron Diaz, despite having no formal experience in acting, auditioned for and got the part (as per Wikipedia). This role, opposite Jim Carrey, who was then at the height of his fame, made Cameron a star almost overnight. She's since appeared in dozens of movies including There's Something About Mary and Charlie's Angels.
Emilia Clarke:
It was Emelia Clarke's role in the hit fantasy series Game of Thrones that earned her international recognition. On the show, she plays the role of Daenerys Targaryen, one of the main contenders for the Iron Throne. For this role, she has received three nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, and six nominations for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (as per Wikipedia). Pick or pass?
Amanda Seyfried:
Amanda started her journey in entertainment as a model at the age of 11 before moving into acting at the age of 14. She made her film debut in Mean Girls in 2004, alongside Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Tina Fey, and Lacey Chabert. Today her filmography includes movies such as Alpha Dog, Jennifer's Body, Chloe, Dear John, Letters to Juliet, Red Riding Hood, In Time, Gone, Les Misérables, Fathers and Daughters, First Reformed, Gringo, and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.
Kaley Cuoco:
Kaley began working in film and TV in the late '90s, landing minor and supporting roles. She landed what would become her breakout role in the early 2000s playing the part of Bridget Hennessy on 8 Simple Rules. But wouldn't be until 2007 that Kaley would become a household name. This is thanks to her role as Penny on the hit comedy series The Big Bang Theory, where she (ironically) portrays a struggling actress. Go ahead and pick or pass on Kaley Cuoco:
Reese Witherspoon:
Reese Witherspoon won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2005 for her role as June Carter in the biographical film Walk the Line, (alongside Joaquin Phoenix who played the role of Johnny Cash). Her impressive filmography also includes movies like Legally Blonde, The Man in the Moon, Freeway, Pleasantville, Election Blonde, Monsters vs. Aliens, Water for Elephants, Sing and Wild. As well as being an actress Witherspoon is also a producer and entrepreneur with her own clothing line. Pick or pass on Reese:
AnnaSophia Robb:
According to her profile page on Wikipedia, AnnaSophia Robb was discovered by a talent agent at the age of 8. She made her feature film debut in the 2005 comedy/drama Because of Winn-Dixie. In the same year, she also played Violet Beauregarde in Tim Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Her other films include Bridge to Terabithia, Race to Witch Mountain, and The Way, Way Back. She also played the role of Carrie Bradshaw on The Carrie Diaries. Pick or pass?
Hailey Bieber:
For anyone who has been living under a rock for the past decade or so, Hailey is the daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin and the new wife of Justin Bieber. She's appeared in a few music videos and performed hosting duties, as well as modeling for Vogue, Glamour, and other fashion magazines. She became engaged to Justin in July 2018 and by the end of November, it was confirmed that the pair had married. Pick or pass on Hailey Bieber?
Dakota Fanning:
Dakota found fame at the age of seven when she played the role of Lucy Dawson in the 2001 drama film I Am Sam. Her performance earned her a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination at age eight, making her the youngest nominee in SAG history (as per Wikipedia). She has since added dozens of films to her resume, including titles such as War of the Worlds, Uptown Girls, Man on Fire, Dreamer, Charlotte's Web, The Secret Life of Bees, The Runaways, Night Moves, and Very Good Girls.
Julianne Hough:
Julianne rose to fame as a two-time professional champion of Dancing with the Stars. According to her profile page on Wikipedia, she was nominated for a Creative Arts Primetime Emmy in 2007 for Outstanding Choreography in season five of the show. She has since also added acting to her resume with performances in movies such as Footloose (the remake), Safe Haven, and Paradise. This is one lady who knows her way around the dancefloor, that's for sure! Pick or pass on Julianne?
Kristen Bell:
Kristen Bell provided the voice for Princess Anna in the Disney animated fantasy films Frozen and Ralph Breaks the Internet, so some people might know her voice but not her face. Many will, however, remember her as the lead character in the hit teen series Veronica Mars, a role which earned her a Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television (as per Wikipedia). She's also enjoyed leading roles in shows like The Good Place and House of Lies. Pick or pass on Kristen Bell:
Margot Robbie:
Margot Robbie has been acting professionally since 2007 and in just over a decade it's quite amazing what she has been able to accomplish. For her film work, she's already received nominations for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and three BAFTA Awards (as per Wikipedia). Her films include About Time, The Wolf of Wall Street, Focus, and The Legend of Tarzan. It was her role in I, Tonya, which earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley:
Rosie began working at a model agency in her teens to help her gain work experience. But it didn't take long for the agency to spot her potential as a model and sign her up. She did her first professional shoot for Levis jeans and did her catwalk alongside Naomi Campbell! She has since become a Victoria's Secret Angel, and modeled for famous fashion brands such as Burberry (as per Wikipedia). She has also added acting to her resume, appearing in the films Transformers: Dark of the Moon and Mad Max: Fury Road.
Jennifer Aniston:
Jennifer Aniston rose to prominence in the 90s playing the role of Rachel Green on the show Friends. She won a Primetime Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild awards for her part on the show. She has remained one of the highest paid actresses in the business ever since (as per Wikipedia), moving onto headline a host of successful movies. Her film credits include Bruce Almighty, The Break-Up, Marley & Me, Just Go with It, We're the Millers, The Good Girl, and Cake.
Emma Roberts:
Emma Roberts is the niece of Julia Roberts and from what we've seen of her sofar, it seems like she has definitely inherited some of those incredible acting genes. She's best known for playing the lead role in Scream Queens and for playing various characters in four seasons of AHS. She's also appeared in the films Aquamarine, Wild Child, Valentine's Day, It's Kind of a Funny Story, Scream 4, We're the Millers, Palo Alto, The Blackcoat's Daughter, and Nerve (as per Wikipedia).
Cara Delevingne:
According to her profile page on Wikipedia Cara signed with Storm Model Management shortly after leaving school. Just three years later she was named "Model of the Year" - now that's pretty impressive right? As well as modeling in shows for fashion houses like Burberry, Chanel, Mulberry, Dolce & Gabbana, and Jason Wu, Cara has also branched out into film, appearing in Anna Karenina, Paper Towns, London Fields, and Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. Pick or pass on Cara?
Amber Heard:
This actress plays the role of Mera in the MCU films Justice League and Aquaman, and fans will be happy to know that according to Wikipedia she is set to reprise her role once again in Aquaman 2 (which is scheduled for release in 2022). Heard's other films include Friday Night Lights (her film debut), North Country, Alpha Dog, All the Boys Love Mandy Lane, Never Back Down, Pineapple Express, The Informers, The Stepfather, Zombieland, The Ward, Drive Angry, The Rum Diary, Magic Mike XXL and The Danish Girl.
Elisha Cuthbert:
Although she began acting in the late '90s, it wasn't until the early 2000's that Elisha Cuthbert started to become a household name. That happened when she landed the role Kim Bauer, daughter of Jack Bauer in the action series 24 (as per Wikipedia). Her movie credits now include The Quiet and Captivity. According to her profile page, she is a huge ice hockey fan and she's married to hockey star Dion Phaneuf, ex-Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Pick or pass?
Elizabeth Banks:
Elizabeth Banks is best known for playing the role of Effie Trinket in The Hunger Games film series and for her role as Gail Abernathy-McKadden in the Pitch Perfect film series. What you may not know about Elizabeth is that she is also a director, who made her directorial debut with Pitch Perfect 2 in 2015. The film grossed $69 million on it's opening-weekend and set a new record for a first-time director (as per Wikipedia). Go ahead and pick or pass on Elizabeth Banks:
Katrina Bowden:
Katrina first started appearing on TV in soap operas and guest roles in the mid-2000s before landing her breakout role as Cerie on the NBC sitcom 30 Rock (as per Wikipedia). The show ran from 2006 until 2013. Since then Katrina has also added movies like Piranha 3DD and Scary Movie 5 to her filmography. From 2019 she's played the role of Florence “Flo” Fulton in the long-running soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. Pick or pass on Katrina Bowden:
Taylor Momsen:
Taylor is best-known for her role as Jenny Humphrey on Gossip Girl and for playing Cindy Lou Who in the film How the Grinch Stole Christmas. According to her profile page on Wikipedia, she started out in the entertainment industry at a very young age. "My parents signed me up with Ford [Modeling] at the age of 2. No 2-year-old wants to be working, but I had no choice. My whole life, I was in and out of school. I didn't have friends. I was working constantly and I didn't have a real life."
Hilary Duff:
Hilary Duff is a girl of many talents. She's starred in a number of successful movies including The Lizzie McGuire Movie, Agent Cody Banks, Cheaper by the Dozen, A Cinderella Story, and The Haunting of Sharon Tate. She's also a talented musician with five studio albums and has launched her own fashion line. As if that isn't enough she has also co-authored a trilogy of novels, beginning with Elixir (2010), which became a New York Times bestseller, and followed by the sequels Devoted (2011) and True (2013)(as per Wikipedia).
Claire Holt:
Claire Holt's filmography includes movies like Messengers 2: The Scarecrow, The Divorce Party, Blue Like Jazz, and 47 Meters Down, but she is better known for her TV roles than her movie ones. She plays the role of Rebekah Mikaelson in the hit teen drama series The Vampire Diaries and joined the cast of The Originals (a spin-off of Vampire Diaries) as the same character. Claire also plays the role of Samara Cook in Pretty Little Liars. Pick or pass?
Kirsten Dunst:
Kirsten Dunst rose to fame at the tender age of twelve, when she starred alongside Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise in the 1994 film Interview with the Vampire. Her performance netted her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress (as per Wikipedia). Today she is well known for playing the role of Mary Jane Watson in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy and for films like Little Women, Bring It On, Get Over It, Crazy/Beautiful, Mona Lisa Smile, Wimbledon, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Marie Antoinette, How to Lose Friends & Alienate People, and Bachelorette.
Katherine Heigl:
Katherine Heigl began acting in films in the '90s and played the role of Isabel Evans on series Roswell from 1999 until 2002. For her performance in this show, she received nominations for Saturn and Teen Choice Awards (as per Wikipedia). In 2005 she landed what would become her most significant role to date, that of Izzie Stevens in the medical drama series Grey's Anatomy. In 2007 she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her performance on the show.
Gabriella Wilde:
Although she comes from an aristocratic family Gabriella Wilde decided to pursue modeling and acting, rather than becoming a socialite. She began modeling at the age of 14 after being spotted by none other than former supermodel Naomi Campbell. She appeared in numerous campaigns after signing with an agency including brands like L.K.Bennett, Lacoste, Abercrombie & Fitch, Burberry, and Topshop (via Wikipedia). She also appeared in the films St Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold, The Three Musketeers, Carrie, and Endless Love.
Karlie Kloss:
Karlie is a highly successful model who has appeared in advertising campaigns for Rebecca Taylor, Jean Paul Gaultier, Donna Karan, Nina Ricci, Chloé, Lacoste, Sportmax, Alexander McQueen, Yves Saint Laurent, Elie Saab, Dolce & Gabbana, Gap, Bally Shoe, Bergdorf Goodman, Pringle of Scotland, Dior, Hermès, Oscar de la Renta, Sonia Rykiel, Aquascutum, Topshop, Eryn Brinie, Uniqlo, Omnia Jade, Lord & Taylor, Barneys New York, Victoria's Secret PINK, and Adidas (as per Wikipedia). Who would pick Karlie? Make a choice now:
Lily-Rose Depp:
Lily-Rose Depp was born into the spotlight as the daughter of Johhny Depp and his then-wife Vanessa Paradis. At the age of 19, she is already becoming a star in her own right. She's made appearances in films such as Tusk, Yoga Hosers, The Dancer, Planetarium, and A Faithful Man, and appeared in a music video for hip hop artist Rejjie Snow. Lily-Rose has been the Chanel brand ambassador since 2015 and in 2016, she was named the face of Chanel's iconic fragrance, Chanel No. 5 L'Eau (via Wikipedia).
Elle Fanning:
Elle made her first movie appearance at the age of 3 when she played the younger version of her sisters' character in the film 2001 I am Sam. Now 20, this young actress now has a number of films on her resume including Daddy Day Care, Because of Winn-Dixie, Babel, Phoebe in Wonderland, Super 8 (which earned her a Spotlight Award at the Hollywood Film Festival), We Bought a Zoo, Maleficent, The Neon Demon, 20th Century Women, and The Beguiled (as per Wikipedia).
Clare Bowen:
Clare is best known for playing the role of Scarlett O'Connor in the musical drama TV series Nashville, and, of course, for her amazing voice. When asked which artists inspire her music she said, "Dolly Parton is probably the biggest one. She tells such wonderful stories and she’s so honest and she’s her. She makes fun of herself. She knows how to be silly and she knows how to be serious. She can lift people up after she’s told them a really heavy story. I think she’s just a really marvelous storyteller. She’s always been a big inspiration to me" (via Wikipedia).
Taylor Schilling:
Taylor is best known for playing the lead role of inmate Piper Chapman on Orange Is the New Black. For this role she received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and two Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy and Best Actress – Television Series Drama (as per Wikipedia). She also has film credits to her name, including titles such as Dark Matter, The Lucky One, and Take Me. Pick or pass?
Kate Bosworth:
Kate rose to fame in the early 2000s when she played a teenage surfer in the sports film Blue Crush. Her filmography also includes minor roles in films like The Horse Whisperer and Remember the Titans, as well as Wonderland, Beyond the Sea, 21, Straw Dogs, And While We Were Here, Still Alice, and Before I Wake (as per Wikipedia). Fans might also remember her as Lois Lane in 2006 film Superman Returns. Kate was born with heterochromia iridum, which is why her right eye is hazel and her left eye is blue.
Chloë Grace Moretz:
Chloë Grace Moretz began acting at an early age, appearing in mid to late '00s films like The Amityville Horror, The Eye, The Poker House, 500 Days of Summer, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. At the age of 22 her filmography now also includes Let Me In, Hugo, Dark Shadows, Carrie, Clouds of Sils Maria, If I Stay, and The Equalizer. She's also appeared on the TV shows Desperate Housewives and 30 Rock (as per Wikipedia). Go ahead and pick or pass on Chloë?
Julia Roberts:
Her role in Pretty Woman alongside Richard Gere launched her into the spotlight and although it may be hard to believe now, it almost didn't happen. According to her profile page on Wikipedia, Julia was only offered the role after Michelle Pfeiffer, Molly Ringwald, Meg Ryan, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Karen Allen, and Daryl Hannah all turned it down. The film helped to establish her as one of the highest-paid actresses in the world. Would you pick or pass on Julia Roberts?
Heather Graham:
Before landing her first starring role in a movie (License to Drive,1988) Heather Graham started out like many actors and actresses do - by doing television commercials. Throughout the 90s she appeared in films such as Shout, Diggstown, Six Degrees of Separation, Boogie Nights, Bowfinger, and Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. Fans might also remember her from more recent movies such as the Hangover and The Hangover Part III, or from her roles in TV shows such as Scrubs, Californication, and Flaked (via Wikipedia).
Anna Paquin:
Here's something that not that many people know about Anna Paquin, and how she got started in the acting business. When she was nine years old her sister saw an open audition advertised in the newspaper and decided to try out. Anna tagged along and auditioned as well, and the director was so impressed that chose her for the role out of 5000 applicants. The movie was The Piano and despite the fact that she had no acting experience she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance (as per Wikipedia).
Anna Faris:
Anna Faris first became well-known for playing the lead role of Cindy in the Scary Movie franchise. Other movies in her filmography include Lost in Translation, Just Friends, Brokeback Mountain, Smiley Face, The House Bunny, What's Your Number?, The Dictator, Overboard, and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. Anna was married to Jurassic World lead actor Chris Pratt from 2009 until 2018 (as per Wikipedia). Anna seems able to take on just about any role and she can always make us laugh. Pick or pass?
Sarah Michelle Gellar:
According to her profile page on Wikipedia, Sarah Michelle Gellar was spotted by a talent agent at the age of four. She first gained recognition playing Kendall Hart on All My Children, a role which won her the 1995 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series. Two years later she took on what would become one of her most memorable roles, that of Buffy Summers in the hit supernatural teen series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The role earned her five Teen Choice Awards and a Golden Globe Award nomination.
Emma Stone:
Emma made her film debut as the love interest of one of the main characters in the 2007 teen comedy Superbad. She continued to gain popularity with movies like Zombieland and Easy A, earning a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress for the latter. She went on to play Gwen Stacy in the 2012 superhero film The Amazing Spider-Man. She received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Birdman before winning the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in La La Land (as per Wikipedia).
Evan Rachel Wood:
Evan Rachel Wood first rose to prominence when she played a troubled teenager in the 2003 drama film Thirteen. Since then she appeared in movies such as Pretty Persuasion, Down in the Valley, Running with Scissors, Across the Universe, The Wrestler, Whatever Works and The Ides of March. Since 2016 she has played the role of a sentient female robot in the hit sci-fi series Westworld. This role has won her a Critics' Choice Award and earned her Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominations (as per Wikipedia).
Emily Blunt:
Fans will know Emily Blunt from her roles in movies like My Summer of Love, The Devil Wears Prada, Sunshine Cleaning, The Young Victoria, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, The Adjustment Bureau, Looper, Edge of Tomorrow, Into the Woods, Sicario, The Girl on the Train. She won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in A Quiet Place (as per Wikipedia). She also recently starred as the famous flying nanny in Mary Poppins Returns. Go ahead and pick or pass on Emily Blunt:
Anya Taylor-Joy:
22-year old Anya Taylor Joy has gained somewhat of a reputation as a scream queen thanks to her repeated roles in scary movies. Fans might remember her chill-inducing performance as Thomasin in The Witch or from her other films like Split, Glass, Morgan, and Thoroughbreds. According to her profile page on Wikipedia, Anya is set to appear as Illyana Rasputin / Magik in the thirteenth installment in the X-Men film series; The New Mutants, due for release later this year. Pick or pass?
