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What artist was born Anna Mary Robertson but is better known by a nickname given when she began to paint at age 78?
Grandma Moses. She began painting when her arthritis prevented her from quilting.
By what name is the current youngest generation, born between 2013 and 2025, known?
Gen Alpha. These are considered the first generation born to parents who grew up with the internet, cell phones, and other modern tech.
What is the term for the generation that supports both a parent and a child?
Sandwich generation. Studies have shown that almost half of adults aged 40 to 59 fall into this category.
Who is Queen Elizabeth II‘s oldest grandchild?
Peter Phillips. He is the son of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips.
Which royal grandchild, daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, is an artist?
Princess Eugenie. She works outside of royal life and is also a mother of two.
Known for his role in the new Star Trek films, Ethan Peck is the grandson of what other famous actor?
Gregory Peck. His famous grandfather is known for roles in films like Roman Holiday.
What is the most popular name for grandmother in Texas, Arizona, California, and Florida?
Abuela. Abuela is the Spanish word for grandmother. The data was compiled by Preply, and Nana is the most popular overall grandma name.
What actress, known for starring in Overboard, goes by the nickname Gogo instead of Grandma?
Goldie Hawn. A growing trend in grandparent names are fun, silly, and unique nicknames instead of traditional.
Silent film star Dolores Costello is the grandmother of which Hollywood actress?
Drew Barrymore. Barrymore has said that she loves to watch her family’s movies and has since the age of three.
How many grandchildren did Queen Elizabeth II have in total?
Eight. These include Princes Harry and William, Zara Tindall, Princess Beatrice, and more.
Which Beatle is the grandfather of musician Tatia Starkey?
Ringo Starr. She is noted for her striking resemblance to her grandfather and for pursuing a similar career.
During what decades were the Silent Generation born?
The ’20s, ’30s, and ’40s. This generation consists of those born between 1928 and 1945 and is the smallest of the modern generations.
What is the name of the generation born between 1901 and 1927?
The Greatest Generation. Also called the GI Generation, they popularized jazz and the swing movement, lived through the Great Depression, and fought in World War II.
Which showbiz family includes members Kirk, Michael, and Cameron?
The Douglas family. The three generations star together in the 2003 dramedy It Runs in the Family.
In what 1980 horror film do mother-daughter team Janet Leigh and Jamie Lee Curtis star?
The Fog. Both actresses are considered horror icons in their own right.
What is the nickname for the generation born between 1946 and 1964?
Baby boomers. The boomer generation has been responsible for many technological advances in the last 50 years.
What Yiddish word is the most popular name for a grandma in New Jersey, according to Preply’s survey?
Bubbe. Fun fact: This is what celebrity Kathie Lee Gifford’s grandkids call her.
What TV show that aired from 1969 to 1974 centers around a blended family?
The Brady Bunch. Generational relationships and family dynamics take center stage in this beloved sitcom.
Who is the famous mother of actress Carrie Fisher?
Debbie Reynolds. Fisher’s daughter, Billie Lourd, is an actress who has appeared in Star Wars (her mother’s famous franchise) and Will & Grace (on which her grandmother played Bobbi Adler for seven seasons).
By 2030, what percentage of baby boomers will be at least 65 years of age?
100 percent. Baby boomers account for around 20 percent of the country’s population.
What is the relationship between Tippi Hedren and Melanie Griffith?
Mother-daughter. Griffith’s daughter, Stella Banderas, is also an actress.
How old was Grandma Moses when she stopped painting?
101. She exhibited her work across the globe into her 90s.
What are the names of King Charles’ five grandchildren?
George, Charlotte, Louis, Archie, and Lilibet. They are the children of Princes William (George, Charlotte, and Louis) and Harry (Archie and Lilibet).
Did Grandma Moses enjoy painting industrial scenes, such as tractors and other modern technology?
No. Her work is appreciated for its nostalgic quality, deliberately leaving out elemen ts of industrialization.
Who is Ryan O’Neal’s costar in 1973’s Paper Moon?
Tatum O’Neal. Many critics credit the father-daughter pairing for the film’s great emotional impact.