Celebrities Who Were Secretly Incredible Athletes

Back in the day, Jamie was a fantastic football player. He was the quarterback at Terrell High School in Texas. He was the first player to pass for more than 1,000 yards! At one point, he wanted to play for the Dallas Cowboys, but his aspirations obviously changed. 

Joel McHale: Football

I wonder if Joel McHale would review his football tapes on The Soup? Not only did he have great success on the commentary show, but he was also the star of Community. His athletic prowess is nowhere near his acting ability. 

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The More You Know

  • Growing up, Eva Mendes wanted to be a nun, but she changed her mind when she found out they didn't make any money.
  • Dr. Ruth Westheimer is best known as a TV sex therapist—but she’s also a trained sniper.
  • Rob Lowe is deaf in his right ear.
  • At age 15, Cristiano Ronaldo was diagnosed with a heart condition that required surgery, he was briefly sidelined and made a full recovery.
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