Crossover Celebrities

Crossover Celebrities

Crossover Celebrities: For some artists, it's about following their creative muse. For others, it's all about the money. These entertainers were strongly associated with one genre, but now only seem interested in another.


Tom HanksTom Hanks

Tom Hanks

date: December 19, 2011

category: Movies

clue: Once known for goofy comedies like Big, he now makes serious dramas like Saving Private Ryan.

solved by: Steve West, Russ Wilhelm, Denise Sawicki, Steve Dunn, Justin Woods, Joanna Woods, Matthew Preston, Mike Rothstein, Samir Mehta, Richard Slominsky, Chris Lemler, LaVonne Lemler, Ryan Dunn, and Erik Bates

Eddie MurphyEddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy

date: December 20, 2011

category: Movies

clue: Once known for raunchy comedy like Raw, he now makes family movies like Dr. Dolittle.

solved by: Steve West, Russ Wilhelm, Denise Sawicki, Steve Dunn, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Mike Rothstein, Samir Mehta, Richard Slominsky, Chris Lemler, LaVonne Lemler, Ryan Dunn, and Erik Bates

LeAnn RimesLeAnn Rimes

LeAnn Rimes

date: December 21, 2011

category: Music

clue: Once known for country hits like "Blue," she transitioned to adult-contemporary pop like "Looking Through Your Eyes."

solved by: Steve West, Russ Wilhelm, Denise Sawicki, Steve Dunn, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Mike Rothstein, Samir Mehta, Richard Slominsky, Chris Lemler, LaVonne Lemler, Ryan Dunn, and Erik Bates

Ice CubeIce Cube

Ice Cube

date: December 22, 2011

category: Music

clue: He once performed controversial rap with N.W.A., but now makes family movies like Are We There Yet?

solved by: Steve West, Russ Wilhelm, Denise Sawicki, Steve Dunn, Justin Woods, Mike Rothstein, Samir Mehta, Richard Slominsky, Chris Lemler, LaVonne Lemler, Ryan Dunn, and Erik Bates

Charlotte ChurchCharlotte Church

Charlotte Church

date: December 23, 2011

category: Music

clue: She got her start in classical music before transitioning to better-selling pop music.

solved by: Steve West, Russ Wilhelm, Steve Dunn, Justin Woods, Mike Rothstein, Samir Mehta, Richard Slominsky, Chris Lemler, LaVonne Lemler, and Erik Bates

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