These Celebrities Were Cheerleaders in High School

Starting as a cheerleader at Van Nuys High School, Paula Abdul’s knack for dance led her to become a Lakers cheerleader, a role she secured by eclipsing hundreds of hopefuls. This marked the beginning of her illustrious career.

Paula Abdul’s trajectory soared when the Jacksons enlisted her choreography skills for their “Torture” music video. At just 18, directing dance legends propelled her into stardom, solidifying her place in dance and music history.