We Bet You Didn’t Know That These Celebs Were Once Cheerleaders

Published on 01/25/2021
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Cynthia Bailey

Until she left the state at 18 for a position in NYC, this actress worked on a football field. At Deshler High School, the reality television star and actress cheered for the local team in her home state of Alabama. The rest is history for this starlet.

Cynthia Bailey

Cynthia Bailey

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Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union captivated fans as a cheerleader in Bring It On, but she had a wonderful year of experience in the role. In Pleasanton, California, the queen was a cheerleading superstar. According to her, the family was very involved in sports, as she had even said, “In my family, if you couldn’t talk Cornhusker football, then you don’t get to have an opinion.”

Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union

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