These Celebrities Were Cheerleaders in High School

Before becoming a celebrated actress, Meryl Streep was a New Jersey high school cheerleader and budding actor. Her journey from Bernards High School to silver screen legend began with a passion for acting nurtured early on.

Meryl Streep’s acting potential first shone in a school play, propelling her to pursue it vigorously. Her dedicated path led her from a master’s degree at Yale School of Drama to becoming a global acting icon.