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A&D LIST CHALLENGE: Test Your Celebrity Knowledge From Adele to Denzel
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Join The Trivia Twins as they face off in their signature pop culture trivia challenge.
In this week's episode, Andi & Dani will quiz each other on celebrities whose names start with A and D.
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Transcript
Guess the Movie Connection
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Anna DeArmis, Daniel Craig, and Don Johnson. Can you guess which movie connects these actors? Stay tuned for the answer at the end of this episode.
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Hey guys
Introduction to Trivia Twins Podcast
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welcome to the Trivia Twins podcast. I'm Andi. and I'm Dani, we'll be your hosts. Each week we quiz each other on a different yet related topic. Today the topic is A and D celebrities.
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Each question or answer will have a celebrity whose name begins with A or D. And obviously we chose those letters because our names start with A and d So Andy will be going first with celebrities whose names start with a And Dani will be going second with celebrities whose names start with D.
Season One Finale and Future Plans
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But first, we have a couple of announcements.
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First is that we have two episodes left in season one. We'll be taking two weeks off in August and then coming back with season two on September second Yes, and then we'll be hosting our first virtual event on Thursday, September 18th.
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We'll be releasing more details soon, but it will be a fun night of pop culture trivia and there will be prizes. If you're interested in joining the event, you can sign up on the wait list. The link is in the bio.
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And if you do send us a little something, make sure you request a trivia topic or category that you enjoy and we'll include that for you in a future episode. All right,
This or That: Celebrity and Movie Choices
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so let's move on and start off with a quick round of This or That A-List Celebrities Edition.
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Okay, power singers. Would you rather listen to Adele or Ariana Grande? This is so difficult. They're both amazing.
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i could belt out both singer songs. I know. I think I'd have to go with Ariana Grande just because she's come out with more recently. But I mean, i don't know. Adele could come out with something amazing tomorrow and I might choose her. That's true. Yeah. I think today i would go Ariana Grande.
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Okay, comedic actresses, Aubrey Plaza or Anna Kendrick? That's tough too. They're both so funny. Okay, I think- love them both.
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This like so close. I'd have to choose Aubrey Plaza. I'm sorry. i think she's hilarious. I think they're both pretty unique. So this is a tough one, but I'm going to give the edge to Anna Kendrick on this one.
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That's a tough one Okay um I know Funny movies Would you rather watch Austin Powers or Ace Ventura Both are kind of You know silly stupid movies Okay This is hilarious Because you'll see in a question that I ask Whatever But Okay I would have to This one's much easier for me I'd go with Ace Ventura I think I'm with you on that one.
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Okay, everyone, are you ready to put your celebrity knowledge to the test? Yes, let's go.
Celebrity Trivia Questions
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Question number one. What is British singer-songwriter Adele's real last name? Is it A, Alan, B, Adkins, or C, Armstrong?
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Question number two. Which Brazilian pop star sings the hit Involver, which gained popularity on TikTok in 2022?
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Question number three. This early 2000s TV series helped launch Jessica Alba's career where she played Max, a genetically enhanced super soldier.
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is it A. Alias, B. a Dark Angel, or a C. Smallville?
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Question number four. The Naked Gun, recently released in theaters August 1st, 2025, stars Liam Neeson and this actress, model, and activist.
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Question number five. Which actress starred as Alison Dubois, a psychic who helps solve crimes in the long-running TV drama Medium?
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Question number six. Which actress stars alongside Steve Carell and Reese Witherspoon in the Apple TV drama, The Morning Show?
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Question number seven. Which actress stars opposite Linda Cardellini in the dark comedy series Dead to Me, earning multiple Emmy nominations for her role as Jen Harding?
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Question number eight. Which early 2000 singer made her acting debut in the 2005 film Coach Carter? Is it A. Ashanti, B. Christina Aguilera, or C. Aaliyah?
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Question number nine. nine Often confused with fellow actress Isla Fisher, this red-haired actress made her on-screen debut in the 1999 film Drop Dead Gorgeous and has received several Oscar nominations for her roles in films such as Doubt and American Hustle.
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Question number 10. Which supermodel rose to international fame as one of the original Victoria's Secret Angels and was the first spokesperson for the brand's pink line?
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Is it A. Lily Aldridge, B. Adriana Lima, or C. Alessandra Ambrosio?
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Got your guesses? Next up, we'll go over the answers.
Trivia Answers and Discussion
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All right, let's get into the answers. Question number one. What is British singer-songwriter Adele's real last name? Is it A, Alan, B, Adkins, or C, Armstrong?
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Okay, I feel like I've seen this before. Is it Adkins? It is, yes. Good job. but i feel like no last name is needed. Yeah, she doesn't need that last name. No.
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Okay, question number two. Which Brazilian pop star sings the hit Involver, which gained popularity on TikTok in 2022? I feel like I should know this, but I don't.
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Who I like she's getting big. It's Anita. Anita, of course. Yep. Question number three. This early 2000s TV series helped launch Jessica Alba's career where she played Max, a genetically enhanced super soldier.
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Is it A, Alias, B, Dark Angel, or C, Smallville? Was it Dark Angel? Yes, it was.
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Did you ever watch that show? I didn't. I should have. I didn't either. I really big at that time. Question number four. The Naked Gun, recently released in theaters August 1st, 2025, stars Liam Neeson and this actress, model, and activist.
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That would be Pamela Anderson. Yes, that is correct. And I know there's some, you know, romance rumors flying around with those two. I know. i think they're adorable. And I also can't wait to see the movie. The trailer looks hilarious.
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Yeah, I know. I can't wait to see that. i hope I hope they're like truly a couple and they're not just doing it for promotion. Yeah, I know. Sometimes people do that, but they would be cute together in real life.
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Yeah. Glenn Powell, Sydney Sweeney. Oh, gosh. tricked us all. Question number five.
D-Named Celebrity Trivia
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Which actress starred as Alison Dubois, a psychic who helped solve crimes in the long-running TV drama Medium?
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That would be Patricia Arquette. Yes, that is correct. Question number six. Which actress stars alongside Steve Carell and Reese Witherspoon in the Apple TV drama The Morning Show?
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Jennifer Aniston. Yes, that is correct. I love The Morning Show. All right, question number seven. Which actress stars opposite Linda Cardellini in the dark comedy series Dead to Me earning multiple Emmy nominations for her role as Jen Harding.
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Christina Applegate. Yes, that is correct. Good job. I actually wish there were more seasons of that. I know. It kind of ended a little too early, but... I like a good dark comedy. I know I've said that before, but I loved dark comedy. i know. Again, you were the one that recommended that, and I loved it.
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I binge watched that. Okay, question number eight. Which early 2000s singer made her acting debut in the 2005 film Coach Carter? Is it A, Ashanti, B, it Christina Aguilera, or C, Aaliyah?
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I believe this was Ashanti. Yes, that is correct. Question number nine. Often confused with fellow actress Isla Fisher, this red-haired actress made her on-screen debut in the 1999 film Drop Dead Gorgeous and has received several Oscar nominations for her roles in films such as Doubt and American Hustle.
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ah That would be Amy Adams. Yes, that is correct. Question number 10. Which supermodel rose to international fame as one of the original Victoria's Secret angels and was the first spokesperson for the brand's pink line?
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Was it a Lily Aldridge, B, Adriana Lima, or C, Alessandra Ambrosio? okay Okay, it's between Adriana Lima or Alessandra Ambrosio.
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I am going to guess Alessandra? Yes, that is correct. Woo! All right, time for D-list celebrity trivia. But before we get started, let's start off with a quick round of this or that.
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David Fincher films, Zodiac or Gone Girl? Ooh. I love a good crime mystery. gotta go Gone Girl.
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I could watch that over and over again. Gone Girl is really good. i do think Zodiac was a little slow, but um i mean he does do a good job with all the psychological thriller films.
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But I think I'd have to go Gone Girl, too. Yeah. All right. Demi Lovato songs. Sorry, Not Sorry, or Cool for the Summer. Oh, I don't know why I can't think of Sorry Not Sorry.
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I can hear Cool for the Summer, so I'm going to go for go with that one. Okay, and I would have to go Sorry Not Sorry. I feel like that's one of her biggest songs. Now I've got to go listen to it. I'm sure I would hear You it will. You will.
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Now it's going to be stuck in your head all day after you listen to it. Yeah, exactly. All right. And another Demi, Demi Moore Films. All right. These are – this first one's a little more random. Okay.
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Now and Then or Ghost? I think I got to go Now and Then. Me too. love that movie. But Ghost was such a good movie too. I mean – That was good.
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little more sad, I think. I know. i know. But Now and Then, love that movie. All right, everyone. Are you ready to test your knowledge on denamed celebrities? I'm ready. Let's go.
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Question number one. Who played the penguin in the 1992 film Batman Returns?
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Question number two. Debbie Harry was the lead singer of which band known for songs like Heart of Glass, and Call Me, and The Tide is High?
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Question 3. Dakota Fanning starred alongside which other actor with a D name in the 2004 action thriller, Man on Fire?
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Question 4. Best known by her stage name, which singer's debut album was called Amala, which is her real first name?
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Was it A, Doja Cat, B, and Dove Cameron, or C, Dua Lipa? Question number five. In 1982, at seven years old, who became the youngest person ever to host Saturday Night Live, record she holds today?
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number five nineteen eighty two at seven years old who became the youngest person ever to host saturday night live a record she still
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Question 6. Before starring in Lion and The Green Knight, actor Dev Patel got his big break when he played Jamal in which 2008 Picture
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Question 7. Actor Dylan O'Brien rose to fame when he played Thomas in which young adult dystopian films based on the popular novels?
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Was it A. Divergent, B. Maze Runner, or C. The Hunger Games?
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Question 8. Which actress, best known for playing Grace Adler on TV, starred opposite Dermot Mulroney in the 2005 rom-com The Wedding
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Question 9. Which former Miami Dolphins quarterback made an appearance in Jim Carrey's Ace Ventura Pet Detective? Question 10. David Schwimmer voiced Melman the giraffe in which animated film?
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schwimmer voiced melman the giraffe in which animated film Was it A. Madagascar, b Kung Fu Panda, or Zootopia?
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Got your guesses? Next up, we'll go over the answers.
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Alright, let's get into the answers. Question number one. Who played the penguin in the 1992 film Returns? batman returns Okay, this would be the creepiest penguin I think I've seen in any of the Batman movies. um Danny DeVito.
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Yes. Yeah, he gave me nightmares, so he played the part well. Well, we probably were too young when we watched that, but... Yeah. Question number two.
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Debbie Harry was the lead singer of which band known for songs like Heart of Glass, Call Me, and The Tide is High? All right. I know the song The Tightest High, but I have zero guesses for this.
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So you're going to tell me. Okay. It was Blondie. okay. All right. Question number three. Dakota Fanning starred alongside which other actor with a D name in the 2004 action thriller Man on Fire?
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That would be Denzel Washington. That is correct. Yes. Yay. of my favorite D actors. He's the best. I know I was i was going to do ah Denzel Washington, this or that, but I feel like I would have had to do all of them for his movies because he has so many. like yeah He's definitely an A-list D celebrity.
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Question number four. Best known by her stage name, which singer's debut album was called Amala, which is her real first name? Is it A, Doja Cat, B, Dove Cameron, or C, Dua Lipa?
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Okay, I wrote down this answer before the multiple choice, so I hope I'm right. Is it Dua Lipa? No, Dua Lipa is actually her real name. it really?
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it is. didn't that. So the answer is Doja Cat. All right, question number five. In 1982 at seven years old, who became the youngest person ever to host Saturday Night Live, a record she still holds today?
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Is it Drew Barrymore? It is, yes. Yes. Of course, you know, E.T. was popular at the time. So I was hoping you'd pick up on that. and you did I know she was adorable.
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Question number six. Before starring in Lion and The Green Knight, actor Dev Patel got his big break when he played Jamal in which 2008 best picture film?
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I think this was Slumdog Millionaire, wasn't it? It was. That's correct. Question number seven. Actor Dylan O'Brien rose to fame when he played Thomas in which young adult dystopian film based on the popular novels?
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Was it A, Divergent, B, Maze Runner, or C, The Hunger Games? I think this was Divergent. Divergent. It was not. It was the Maze Runner. I did not say that confidently because I was not confident. I think we started to get a little too old for those movies, but I've still watched all of them.
D-Named Trivia Answers
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Question number eight. Which actress, best known for playing Grace Adler on TV, starred opposite Dermot Mulroney in the 2005 rom-com The Wedding Date?
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Is it Debra Messing? It is. Nice job. very proud of myself for knowing that. I'm proud of you too because was going to multiple choice and then I didn't. All right. Question number nine.
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Which former Miami Dolphins quarterback made an appearance in Jim Carrey's Ace Ventura Pet Detective? I believe that was Dan Marino.
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It was Dan Marino. and that's so funny that I didn't know you were going to do that in your this or that. We just, sometimes our twin minds think alike. All right. Question number 10.
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David Schwimmer voiced Melman the giraffe in which animated film? Was it A. Madagascar, B. Kung Fu Panda, or C. Zootopia?
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um I don't remember. i'm my guess is Zootopia. No, it was Madagascar. Madagascar. Tricked you again. I'm sorry on those multiple choice ones.
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Okay, Dani wins this week with nine correct answers. Tune in next week to see who wins. On Monday, we'll post a clue on Instagram about what the theme is for next week.
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You can find us on Instagram at the Trivia Twins Podcast. The link to our profile is in the show notes.
Reveal of Movie Connection
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Okay, so let's get into the answer for What's the Connection. Remember, the three actors were Ana de Armas, Daniel Craig, and Dawn Johnson. And the answer is they were all actors in the movie Knives Out.
Conclusion and Sign-Off
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All right, that's the show for today. Thanks, guys. See you next week.