Child stardom often comes with complex financial and legal hurdles that remain tucked away behind the glitz of the silver screen. This quiz looks at the intersection of fame and finance during the high-pressure era of the 90s.
You will see questions about iconic actors, record-breaking contracts, and the legal protections established for young performers. We also cover the surprising business moves that defined the careers of some of the biggest names in entertainment and sports.
Once you finish these questions, try child star debuts, record-breaking roles, or our look at silent film history.
Which child actor received a record-breaking $8 million salary for his role in the 1994 film ‘Getting Even with Dad’?
Joseph Mazzello
Joseph Mazzello
Elijah Wood
Elijah Wood
Macaulay Culkin
Macaulay Culkin
Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Jonathan Taylor Thomas
In the 1990s, which child star initiated a high-profile legal battle against his parents to gain control of his earnings?
Macaulay Culkin
Macaulay Culkin
Gary Coleman
Gary Coleman
Danny Bonaduce
Danny Bonaduce
Corey Haim
Corey Haim
Which famous child actor was frequently hosted at Neverland Ranch and maintained a well-documented friendship with Michael Jackson during the late 1980s?
Fred Savage
Fred Savage
Emmanuel Lewis
Emmanuel Lewis
Corey Feldman
Corey Feldman
Macaulay Culkin
Macaulay Culkin
Which basketball player signed a then-record-breaking $30 million contract for a single season with the Chicago Bulls in 1996?
Shaquille O’Neal
Shaquille O’Neal
Scottie Pippen
Scottie Pippen
Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan
Dennis Rodman
Dennis Rodman
What film earned Macaulay Culkin a $4.5 million salary in 1992?
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
The Good Son
The Good Son
The Pagemaster
The Pagemaster
My Girl
My Girl
Which petite actor, known for his sitcom roles, was a frequent and well-known companion of Michael Jackson in the early 1980s?
Macaulay Culkin
Macaulay Culkin
Corey Feldman
Corey Feldman
Emmanuel Lewis
Emmanuel Lewis
Gary Coleman
Gary Coleman
In what year did Michael Jordan return to the NBA after his first retirement, simply announcing it with a press release stating, ‘I’m back’?
1997
1997
1993
1993
1995
1995
1999
1999
Which early silent film star’s legal battle against his parents over squandered earnings led to the creation of the ‘Coogan Law’ in California?
Mickey Rooney
Mickey Rooney
Jackie Coogan
Jackie Coogan
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Buster Keaton
Buster Keaton
Which musical group did Michael Jackson join as a child, leading to early tensions regarding his parents’ management of the group’s finances and his own lifestyle?
The Four Tops
The Four Tops
The Osmonds
The Osmonds
The Temptations
The Temptations
The Jackson 5
The Jackson 5
Michael Jordan came out of his second retirement to play for which team in 2001?
Miami Heat
Miami Heat
Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards
Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets
What was the reported salary for Macaulay Culkin for his role in the 1994 film ‘Ri¢hie Ri¢h’?
$30 million
$30 million
$8 million
$8 million
$22 million
$22 million
$15 million
$15 million
During Michael Jackson’s 2005 trial, what was Macaulay Culkin’s role regarding the defense?
He was a prosecutor for the state.
He was a prosecutor for the state.
He was a character witness for the defense.
He was a character witness for the defense.
He was the lead attorney for the defense.
He was the lead attorney for the defense.
He provided financial support for the defense.
He provided financial support for the defense.
Which entertainer famously had her earnings controlled by her mother for years, leading to significant legal disputes regarding conservatorship?
Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore
Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan
Britney Spears
Britney Spears
Judy Garland
Judy Garland
Approximately what was the value of Michael Jordan’s record-breaking 1996 one-year contract with the Chicago Bulls?
$35 million
$35 million
$40 million
$40 million
$30 million
$30 million
$25 million
$25 million
Macaulay Culkin made a cameo appearance in the music video for which Michael Jackson song?
Black or White
Black or White
Bad
Bad
Beat It
Beat It
Thriller
Thriller
The ‘Coogan Law’ was enacted in California in 1939 primarily to protect the earnings of which group?
Public school teachers
Public school teachers
Professional athletes
Professional athletes
Child performers
Child performers
Unionized factory workers
Unionized factory workers
In what year did Michael Jordan play his final professional basketball game?
2005
2005
2001
2001
2003
2003
2007
2007
Which of the following best describes the nature of Michael Jackson’s relationship with his father, Joe Jackson, in his adult life?
Collaborative business partners
Collaborative business partners
Completely severed
Completely severed
Consistently strained
Consistently strained
Supportive and mentoring
Supportive and mentoring
In which 1991 film did Macaulay Culkin receive a salary of $1 million, a groundbreaking amount for a child actor at the time?
Home Alone
Home Alone
My Girl
My Girl
Uncle Buck
Uncle Buck
The Good Son
The Good Son
Which teammate of Michael Jordan was famously underpaid during the Bulls’ 1990s championship runs relative to his market value?
Scottie Pippen
Scottie Pippen
Magic Johnson
Magic Johnson
Patrick Ewing
Patrick Ewing
Charles Barkley
Charles Barkley
Which child star was publicly described by Michael Jackson as the ‘best friend’ he never had due to their shared experiences in the spotlight?
Emmanuel Lewis
Emmanuel Lewis
Macaulay Culkin
Macaulay Culkin
Gary Coleman
Gary Coleman
Corey Feldman
Corey Feldman
Which of the following best describes the documented relationship between Michael Jackson and Elizabeth Taylor?
They were distant business associates.
They were distant business associates.
They were related by marriage.
They were related by marriage.
They were estranged former collaborators.
They were estranged former collaborators.
They were close, long-time friends.
They were close, long-time friends.
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