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

Published on 01/25/2021
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Paula Abdul

As a cheerleader, Paula carried it to the next stage. Not only was she determined to excel in the cheering squad at Van Nuys High School in Los Angeles, but she was also an honor student. By becoming a Laker Girl, then becoming a head choreographer, and supporting stars on the court, such as Jamaal Wilkes, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Magic Johnson, she committed herself to dance after graduation.

Paula Abdul

Paula Abdul

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Jessica Simpson

The cool-girl spirit of Jessica Simpson is incomparable, thanks to her cheering days. She got into the sport while attending Richardson North Junior High School in their home state of Texas. She was not there for long when she dropped out of college at the age of 15 to pursue music, but she finally became a cheerleader for the Dallas Cowboys.

Jessica Simpson

Jessica Simpson

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