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True or False: Celebrities

Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jeane Mortenson, Celine Dion comes from Charlemagne in Quebec and The Rock was WWE champion before Hollywood. 20 statements to call out.

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Question 1 : Marilyn Monroe's real name was Norma Jeane Baker.

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  • Vrai
  • Faux

Explanation: True! Born Norma Jeane Mortenson then adopted as Baker, she took the stage name Marilyn Monroe for her Hollywood career.

Question 2 : Leonardo DiCaprio won his first Oscar for Titanic.

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  • Vrai
  • Faux

Explanation: False! DiCaprio waited until 2016 to win his first Oscar, for his role in The Revenant. He wasn't even nominated for Titanic!

Question 3 : Zinedine Zidane is of Algerian origin.

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  • Faux

Explanation: True! His parents are Kabyle immigrants from Algeria. Zidane was born in Marseille but has always claimed his origins.

Question 4 : Céline Dion was born in the United States.

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  • Faux

Explanation: False! Céline Dion was born in Charlemagne, Quebec, Canada. She is the youngest of a family of 14 children.

Question 5 : Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was a professional wrestler before becoming an actor.

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  • Faux

Explanation: True! He was WWE champion multiple times before launching a successful film career.

Question 6 : Shakira is originally from Mexico.

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Explanation: False! Shakira was born in Barranquilla, Colombia. She is one of the most famous Latin artists in the world.

Question 7 : Audrey Hepburn worked as an ambassador for UNICEF.

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  • Faux

Explanation: True! From 1988 until her death in 1993, Audrey Hepburn dedicated herself to UNICEF, visiting developing countries to help children.

Question 8 : David Beckham played his entire career at Manchester United.

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  • Faux

Explanation: False! Beckham also played for Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain during his career.

Question 9 : Keanu Reeves was born in Lebanon.

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  • False

Explanation: True! The Matrix actor was born in Beirut, Lebanon, in 1964. He later grew up in Toronto, Canada.

Question 10 : Lady Gaga is the singer's real name.

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  • Faux

Explanation: False! Her real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta. "Lady Gaga" was inspired by Queen's song "Radio Ga Ga".

Question 11 : Oprah Winfrey became the first African-American female billionaire.

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  • Faux

Explanation: True! In 2003, Oprah Winfrey became the first African American female billionaire, thanks to her media empire.

Question 12 : Will Smith started his career as a theater actor.

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  • Vrai
  • Faux

Explanation: False! Will Smith started as a rapper with DJ Jazzy Jeff. They even won the first Grammy for Best Rap Duo in 1989.

Question 13 : Johnny Depp plays guitar in a rock band.

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  • Faux

Explanation: True! Johnny Depp is a guitarist in the band Hollywood Vampires, alongside Alice Cooper and Aerosmith's Joe Perry.

Question 14 : Beyoncé began her career as a solo artist.

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Explanation: False! Beyoncé was first part of the group Destiny's Child from 1997 to 2006 before launching a solo career.

Question 15 : Tom Cruise performs most of his own stunts.

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  • Faux

Explanation: True! Tom Cruise is famous for performing his own stunts, including skydiving and hanging from planes.

Question 16 : Cristiano Ronaldo played for FC Barcelona.

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  • Vrai
  • Faux

Explanation: False! Ronaldo never played for Barcelona. He played for Sporting, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and Al-Nassr.

Question 17 : Rihanna is from Barbados.

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Explanation: True! Robyn Rihanna Fenty was born in Saint Michael, Barbados. She was named ambassador of her home country.

Question 18 : Brad Pitt studied to become a doctor.

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Explanation: False! Brad Pitt studied journalism at the University of Missouri but dropped out two weeks before graduating to try his luck in Hollywood.

Question 19 : Arnold Schwarzenegger was governor of California.

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  • Faux

Explanation: True! The former bodybuilder and actor was Republican governor of California from 2003 to 2011, succeeding Gray Davis.

Question 20 : Taylor Swift started her career in rap.

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  • Faux

Explanation: False! Taylor Swift started in country music in Nashville before switching to pop. Her first album was a country album.

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