Tyler Perry's acclaimed new movie 'For Colored Girls' stars a bevy of notable talents, from pop music icon Janet Jackson and British beauty Thandie Newton, to Academy Award winner Whoopi Goldberg and newcomer Tessa Thompson.
There's lots to know about the phenomenal actresses who portray this colorful cast of characters based on playwright Ntozake Shange's most prized literary work, 'For Colored Girls Who Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Not Enuf'.
Test your knowledge on the women of 'For Colored Girls' with this enlightening Black Voices quiz below.
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The Women of 'For Colored Girls'
While many may know Phylicia Rashad from playing Claire Huxtable on 'The Cosby Show' in the 1980s, some don't know that she started her career in entertainment in theater. Which legendary Broadway show did she make her debut?
- 'Gypsy'
- 'Guys and Dolls'
- 'Les Miserables'
- 'The Wiz'
- 'Timbuktu'
Whoopi Goldberg has done countless films, television specials, books and even recordings. But do you remember which TV game show she was prominently featured on?
- 'Jeopardy'
- 'Family Feud'
- 'Hollywood Squares'
- 'Wheel of Fortune'
- 'The Price Is Right'
Which one of her 'For Colored Girls' co-stars has Thandie Newton starred alongside before?
- Whoopi Golberg
- Kimberly Elise
- Phylicia Rashad
- Kerry Washington
- Tessa Thompson
Anika Noni Rose made history by doing what?
- Being born in Bloomfield, CT
- Graduating from Florida A&M University
- Starring in Broadway's version of 'Footloose'
- Winning the Tony Award for her work in 'Caroline, or Change'
- Starring in 'The Prince and the Frog'
Loretta Devine is known for her supporting roles in films and on television. What is the one supporting role that defined her career?
- 'Dreamgirls'
- 'Eli Stone'
- 'Lottery Ticket'
- 'Dirty Laundry'
- 'Woman Thou Art Loosed'
Aside from 'For Colored Girls,' what other film has Kerry Washington starred alongside Michael Ealy and Omari Hardwick?
- 'Ray'
- 'Miracle at St. Anna'
- 'Bad Company'
- 'Gridiron Gang'
- 'Lakeview Terrace'
Which CBS network show landed Janet Jackson her first big acting gig?
- 'The Jackson's'
- 'A New Kind of Family'
- 'Fame'
- 'Diff'rent Strokes'
- 'Good Times'
Although Tessa Thompson may lack a vast background of film credits -- in comparison to some of her co-stars, she's no slouch. Which television series is she most notable for?
- 'Veronica Mars'
- 'Cold Case'
- 'Grey's Anatomy'
- 'Hidden Palms'
- 'Heroes'
Which Academy Award-winning actor has Kimberly Elise been cast alongside most frequently?
- Jamie Foxx
- Forest Whitaker
- Clint Eastwood
- Denzel Washington
- Brad Pitt
Known for many of her collaborations, which rap legend did Macy Gray record a duet with for the 'Rush Hour 2' soundtrack?
- Rakim
- Afrika Bambaataa
- Slick Rick
- LL Cool J
- Chuck D
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