Film/TV
This American actress and model was perhaps most famous for her beauty, acting in movies such as Niagara and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
Who is Marilyn Monroe?
"Let them eat cake" is a famous phrase attributed to this Queen of France from the late 18th century.
Who is Marie Antionette?
This Queen of the United Kingdom passed away in 2022. You can still find her portrait on many Canadian coins.
Who is Queen Elizabeth II?
These sisters were literary titans, writing popular novels such as Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights.
Who are Charlotte Brontë and Emily Brontë?
This "Queen of Soul" is known for her powerful vocal performances in songs such as "Respect" and "A Natural Woman".
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This English actress, singer, and author made her film debut in Walt Disney's Mary Poppins. The following year, she won a Golden Globe Award for her performance in The Sound of Music.
Who is Julie Andrews?
This patron saint of France was born in 1428. Recognized as a saviour of France, she was a military leader and claimed to be acting under divine guidance.
Who is Joan of Arc?
Famously dubbed "the People's Princess", this Princess of Wales was known for her focus on humanitarian, health, and social causes across the globe. She tragically died in a car crash in Paris in 1997.
Who is Princess Diana?
This female author wrote the 1818 Gothic novel Frankenstein.
Who is Mary Shelley?
Known as the "Queen of Motown", ain't no mountain high enough for this member of the Supremes.
Who is Diana Ross?
Born in London, England in 1932, this actress is known for her performances in iconic films such as Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and Butterfield.
Who is Elizabeth Taylor?
This American aviator and aviation pioneer was the first female passenger to cross the Atlantic by airplane. In 1937 she made an attempt to be the first woman to fly around the world, but disappeared while in flight.
Who is Amelia Earhart?
This queen and companion of Alexander the Great was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt.
Who is Cleopatra?
This Canadian author was born in 1961 and wrote the famous 1985 novel The Handmaid's Tale.
Who is Margaret Atwood?
Sometimes referred to as the "First Lady of Song" and "Queen of Jazz", this singer was known for songs such as "Dream a Little Dream of Me" and "Cheek to Cheek".
Who is Ella Fitzgerald?
This lovely lady was a famous comedian and redhead, often noted as one of the most influential women of the 20th century. She ventured into television, creating and featuring in her very own sitcom.
Who is Lucille Ball?
Who is Florence Nightingale?
This Duchess of Sussex was married to Prince Harry in 2018. She and Prince Harry stepped down as working royals in 2020.
Who is Meghan Markle?
This English author is known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short-story collections such as those revolving around the fictional detective named Miss Marple.
Who is Agatha Christie?
Commonly referred to as "the Voice", she is perhaps best known for her cover of "I Will Always Love You".
Who is Whitney Houston?
This actress is probably most famous for her iconic role as the naive Rose Nylund on The Golden Girls.
Who is Betty White?
This woman escaped slavery in the South to become a leading abolitionist. She is the most famous "conductor" of the Underground Railroad, leading dozens of enslaved people to freedom.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
The long reign of this Empress of Russia helped the nation thrive under a golden age during the Enlightenment. She was able to do so after overthrowing (and possibly assassinating) her husband.
Who is Catherine the Great?
This English writer was born in 1882, writing famous works such as Mrs. Dalloway and To the Lighthouse.
Who is Virginia Woolf?
This American singer composed "I Will Always Love You" as well as other hit songs from the popular musical 9 to 5.
Who is Dolly Parton?