These Celebrities Were All Cheerleaders Before Making It Big

Sela Ward

The magnificent Sela Ward might be known for her acting career today, but the University of Alabama knows her as one of their cheer team's prestigious alumni. The star chanted for the Crimson Tide football team years before she was ever onscreen.  She graduated in 1977 after studying fine art and advertising.

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The More You Know

  • Before he was a star, Harrison Ford was a carpenter. He landed the role of Han Solo in the original Star Wars film. “I was quite surprised when I was offered the part,” Ford later said.
  • Chuck Norris’s first name is actually Carlos.
  • At age 15, Cristiano Ronaldo was diagnosed with a heart condition that required surgery, he was briefly sidelined and made a full recovery.
  • Snoop Dogg and Brandy are first cousins.
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