30 Famous Couples Trivia Questions - EduTalkToday (2024)

Love stories have always captivated our hearts, from ancient myths to modern-day romances.

Test your knowledge of famous couples from literature, history, and pop culture with these trivia questions.

See how many you can answer correctly and challenge your friends to beat your score!

Famous Couples Trivia Questions

1. Which ancient Egyptian queen was famously involved in a romantic and political alliance with Julius Caesar and later Mark Antony, significantly influencing the late Roman Republic’s history?
2. Name the two famous poets of the 19th century who had a secret courtship and eloped to Italy, defying their families and societal expectations, and are known for their prolific exchange of love letters.
3. Identify the Hollywood couple who starred together in the 1963 film “Cleopatra,” leading to a scandalous affair given both were married to other people at the time, eventually marrying and divorcing twice.
4. Who are the American feminist icon and the renowned playwright that formed a powerful couple, marrying in 1940 and frequently collaborating on political causes, despite their tumultuous relationship?
5. Can you name the British royal couple whose televised wedding in 1981 was watched by an estimated 750 million people worldwide and whose subsequent divorce in 1996 was equally publicized?
6. What is the name of the American musical duo who rose to fame in the 1960s with hits like “I Got You Babe,” becoming symbols of the era’s counterculture before their eventual professional and personal split?
7. Identify the infamous American criminal couple who went on a robbery and killing spree during the Great Depression, becoming legendary figures in American folklore before their violent deaths in 1934.
8. Who are the two key figures of the Civil Rights Movement, married in 1953, who worked closely together to organize the Montgomery Bus Boycott and other significant events in the struggle for civil and human rights?
9. Name the iconic Latin American couple known for their tumultuous marriage and unique art styles, one a famous painter of surrealistic portraits and the other known for his large-scale murals and political activism.
10. Which famous couple, both Nobel Prize laureates, discovered polonium and radium, contributing significantly to the field of radioactivity and changing the course of science in the early 20th century?
11. Which U.S. President and First Lady created the model for the modern American presidency and first ladyship in the early 20th century, known for their progressive policies and efforts towards social reform?
12. Name the iconic country music couple who recorded numerous duets in the 1960s and 1970s, including “Jackson,” and were known for their tumultuous marriage and powerful stage presence.
13. Identify the two stars of the classic Hollywood era who began their affair on the set of the film “To Have and Have Not,” eventually marrying and becoming one of the most celebrated couples in Hollywood history.
14. Who are the British royal couple who stepped back from senior royal duties in 2020, moving to North America and subsequently signing deals with Netflix and Spotify to produce content?
15. Can you name the American literary couple, authors of the Jazz Age, whose marriage was as celebrated and scrutinized as their works, with the husband known for novels like “The Great Gatsby”?
16. Identify the two leading figures of the French Revolution who were married and heavily involved in the political turmoil of the time, with the wife becoming an influential feminist voice before their eventual execution.
17. What is the name of the American celebrity couple, a rapper and a reality TV star, who were married in 2014 and have four children together, known for their significant influence in music, fashion, and social media?
18. Who are the Argentine professional footballer considered one of the greatest of all time and his childhood sweetheart, whom he married in 2017 in a star-studded ceremony in their hometown?
19. Name the power couple in the tech industry, co-founders of a major software company, who were married for 27 years before announcing their divorce in 2021, but continue to work together on their philanthropic endeavors.
20. Which famous couple in the realm of fantasy literature created an epic saga of Middle-earth, with the husband as the author of “The Lord of the Rings” and the wife serving as inspiration for characters within the story?
21. Which iconic American civil rights leaders, married in 1957, became symbols of peace and nonviolent protest, with the husband’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech and the wife’s role in education and civil rights advocacy?
22. Name the celebrity couple, a British football icon and a pop star turned fashion designer, who married in 1999 and have since become a global brand, known for their style, philanthropy, and family life.
23. Identify the French Emperor and Empress who rose to prominence in the early 19th century, with their marriage creating a powerful alliance, though it ended without an heir, leading to a divorce for political reasons.
24. Who are the American actors who met on the set of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” and have since become one of Hollywood’s most enduring couples, known for their open discussions about marriage and family?
25. Can you name the couple who led Mongolia’s struggle for independence from China in the early 20th century, with the husband becoming the leader of the Mongolian People’s Republic and the wife a prominent activist for women’s rights?
26. Identify the two stars who met on the set of “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” sparking a high-profile romance that led to their marriage and a large, blended family before their eventual split.
27. What is the name of the British literary couple, both poets of the Victorian era, whose courtship and marriage were kept secret from their families, with their love story later celebrated in poetry and letters?
28. Who are the founders of a major American animation studio, known for their contributions to the film industry and their personal and professional partnership that led to the creation of some of the most beloved animated films?
29. Name the Austrian composer and his wife, a talented singer, whose marriage was depicted in various films and plays, highlighting their musical collaboration and the challenges they faced together.
30. Which couple’s relationship was at the center of a British royal scandal in the 1930s, leading to the abdication of the throne in order to marry a twice-divorced American socialite?

Answers

1. Cleopatra and Julius Caesar/Mark Antony
2. Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Robert Browning
3. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton
4. Gloria Steinem and David Bale
5. Prince Charles and Princess Diana
6. Sonny and Cher (Sonny Bono and Cherilyn Sarkisian)
7. Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow
8. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King
9. Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera
10. Marie and Pierre Curie
11. Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt
12. Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash
13. Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall
14. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
15. F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda Fitzgerald
16. Jean-Paul Marat and Simone Evrard (Note: This is a tricky question; Marat was involved with Simone Evrard but is more famously associated with the Revolution than a romantic relationship with a prominent feminist voice. A more accurate answer might refer to other figures like Olympe de Gouges for the feminist aspect.)
17. Kanye West and Kim Kardashian
18. Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo
19. Bill Gates and Melinda Gates
20. J.R.R. Tolkien and Edith Tolkien
21. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King
22. David Beckham and Victoria Beckham
23. Napoleon Bonaparte and Joséphine de Beauharnais
24. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith
25. Sukhbaatar and Yanjmaa (Note: Sukhbaatar is a key figure in Mongolian independence, and while his wife, Yanjmaa, took on significant roles after his death, the framing here simplifies their complex histories.)
26. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
27. Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Robert Browning (Note: This repeats question 2, emphasizing their significance.)
28. Walt Disney and Lillian Bounds (Note: While Walt Disney is the more famous, Lillian played a significant role in his life; however, for a duo known for both personal and professional partnership in animation, one might consider other pairs or clarify Walt’s partnership with his brother Roy in business.)
29. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Constanze Weber
30. King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson