These Celebrities Were All Cheerleaders Before Making It Big

Paul Rudd

At Overland Park High School in Kansas, this Clueless heartthrob was one of the school's "yell leaders". Not only was he adept at hyping up a crowd, but he was also Student Body President. The actor learned how to cartwheel, flip, tumble, and lift a stunt while in high school, though he doesn't use the skills on film.  

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The More You Know

  • Soon after moving to New York City, Madonna worked at a Dunkin' Donuts. She was fired after one week for messing with the jelly machine.
  • A far cry from her upper-class role on Gossip Girl, Leighton Meester was born in prison; her mother was serving time for smuggling drugs.
  • Cameron Diaz and Snoop Dogg went to high school together. She claims he sold her weed.
  • Growing up, Eva Mendes wanted to be a nun, but she changed her mind when she found out they didn't make any money.
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