Can You Unscramble These Celebrity Names?

By: Jonnathan Chadwick
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Can You Unscramble These Celebrity Names?
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About This Quiz

Science says spelling doesn't really matter. All that matters when reading a word is that the first and last letters of the word are correct. All the letters in between can be scrambled, and the human brain will be able to understand it. Give it a try. Can you raed tihs setnecne of srcmabled wrods? It shouldn't be too difficult. The challenge increases tenfold, however, when the first and last letters are also scrambled. Give it a try. Anc ouy arde isth tsenecne fo brcasdmle rdwos?

That was probably a lot more challenging, if not impossible. The only way most people can unscramble a fully scrambled word is if the word happens to be a famous person, place or thing. If you're trying to unscramble the word "imuloesni," it might take hours. If you're trying to unscramble "ncebeyo," it can only really be one thing. Celebrity names are recognizable around the world.

If you consider yourself a true fan, you should be able to unscramble your favorite celebrity's name no matter how scrambled it is. Some names like Madonna or Lady Gaga or Drake are so unique they practically jump off the page. Put your entertainment knowledge to the test and see how well you know the world's top celebrities. Can you unscramble these celebrity names?


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Do you know superstar singer "yebceon"?
Rihanna
Cher
Beyonce
Madonna
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Actor "abdr tipt" won his first Oscar for a non-acting role. Who is he?
Will Smith
Tom Cruise
Ed Norton
Brad Pitt
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Do you know the Canadian rapper who goes by "erkad"?
Tupac
Drake
Eminem
Jay-Z

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Everybody wants to be friends with "fejeninr sotnnia." Who is she?
Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lopez
Jessica Alba
Jennifer Aniston
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One of Britain's most successful artists is "eadel." Do you know who that is?
Adele
Dido
Shakira
Jewel
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Superstar "ikm driankasha" might be the most popular reality star ever. Do you know her?
Kim Kardashian
Kate Gosselin
Paris Hilton
Khloe Kardashian

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You might remember seeing "mto knsah" and his pet volleyball in a movie. Who is he?
Tom Cruise
Tom Hanks
Ed Norton
Brad Pitt
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Can you identify the rapper from Detroit known as "imemne"?
Drake
Tupac
Eminem
Pitbull
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Actor "reolndao aidciopr" was king of the world in late '90s. Who is he?
Daniel Day-Lewis
Tommy Lee Jones
Johnny Depp
Leonardo DiCaprio

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Do you know "aulji tesrobr," who was once the highest-paid actress in the world?
Julia Roberts
Jodie Foster
Julianne Moore
Julie Andrews
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Very few have had as long of a TV career as "elnel eenrgdese." Who is that?
Neil Degrasse
Ellen DeGeneres
Liam Neeson
Lana Del Rey
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Singer "dyal agag" is known for outrageous wardrobe choices. Do you know her?
Lady Gaga
Cyndi Lauper
Lana Del Rey
LeAnn Rimes

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Can you unscramble "iarnaa nadegr"?
Mariah Carey
Ariana Grande
Taylor Swift
Miley Cyrus
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Who is "neyak tesw," known for being one of entertainment's most outspoken?
Dwyane Johnson
Kanye West
Robert Downey
Denzel Washington
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Do you know Disney star turned pop star "eilym rcsyu"?
Britney Spears
Ariana Grande
Taylor Swift
Miley Cyrus

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Very few singers have sold more records than "nanarih." Who is that?
Shakira
Beyonce
Madonna
Rihanna
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Do you know British pop star "de reanehs"?
Dua Lipa
Sam Smith
Ed Sheeran
Lily Allen
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Can you unscramble Canadian celebrity "stujin eerib," who shot to fame at just 13?
Justin Bieber
Johnny Depp
Justin Timberlake
Jim Carey

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Who is "iekly neejrn," also known as the world's youngest self-made billionaire?
Emma Watson
Kendall Jenner
Kim Kardashian
Kylie Jenner
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Superstar "ilwl htmsi" has found success in TV, movies and music. Do you know him?
Clint Eastwood
Will Smith
Mark Wahlberg
Bruce Willis
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Do you know California Gurl "akyt repry"?
Shakira
Katy Perry
Gwen Stefani
Miley Cyrus

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Action star "omt siuecr" has never won an Oscar. Do you know him?
Tom Hanks
Ben Stiller
Tom Cruise
Brad Pitt
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Can you name the superstar female rapper known as "kicin jmian"?
Cardi B
Lil Kim
Nicki Minaj
Lauryn Hill
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Gangster flick legend "btorer ed rnio" started acting in the '60s. Who is it?
Al Pacino
Leonardo DiCaprio
Robert De Niro
Harrison Ford

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Can you identify country/pop singer and songwriter "oyrlat ftiws"?
Miley Cyrus
Stevie Nicks
Mariah Carey
Taylor Swift
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No actor has grossed more money than "emuasl kcjaons." Do you know him?
Clint Eastwood
Morgan Freeman
George Clooney
Samuel Jackson
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From Hawaii to the Super Bowl, "uronb rmas" is one of music's most entertaining performers. Do you know him?
Bob Dylan
Bruno Mars
David Bowie
Billy Joel

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Singer, dancer, actor and businesswoman "rinefejn ezopl" headlined Super Bowl LIV in Miami. Do you know her?
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Love
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From WWE to the big screen, "ayeanwd hoojnsn" is one of the most famous action stars in the world. Who is it?
Bradley Cooper
Christian Bale
Dwayne Johnson
Dustin Hoffman
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Nobody has more Oscar nominations than "rlyem epetrs." Who is that?
Meryl Streep
Sandra Bullock
Halle Berry
Emma Stone

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You may have heard "aogrmn efrenam" doing a voice over or two. Who is it?
Matt Damon
Marlon Brando
Harrison Ford
Morgan Freeman
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Do you know "fninreej wereanlc" who famously beat Meryl Streep for her first Golden Globe?
Jennifer Connelly
Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Lopez
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Who is "nynohj pepd"?
Jack Nicholson
Hugh Jackman
John Travolta
Johnny Depp

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Can you unscramble "nzedel tghnwoasino," known for detective and action movies?
Eddie Murphy
Denzel Washington
Samuel L. Jackson
Morgan Freeman
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Do you know the queen of pop known as "omdnana"?
Madonna
Halsey
Monica
Rihanna