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

Published on 01/25/2021
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Ann Margret

Another public figure who started out as a cheerleader before going on to become a movie star. Ann Margret was a cheerleader and a student at New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois. She was a singer and dancer in addition to being a Swedish-American actress. Her five-decade career in the entertainment industry was a highlight of her life. She began her career in 1961 and quickly rose to prominence.

Ann Margret

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Jill Marie Jones

Most celebrities appear to have done cheerleading only during their school years, but Jill Marie Jones went above and beyond. She went on to cheer for the Dallas Cowboys for two years after graduating from high school. In addition, she joined the Mavericks as a dancer. She landed a lead role in the TV show Girlfriends in 2000. The show lasted six seasons in total. Jill continued to act after the show ended, appearing in films such as The Perfect Holiday and Major Movie Star.

Jill Marie Jones

Jill Marie Jones

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