These Celebrities Were All Cheerleaders Before Making It Big

Paula Abdul

Paula took being a cheerleader to the next level. Not only did she perform at Van Nuys High School in Los Angeles, but she was also an honor student. After graduation, she committed to dance by becoming a Laker Girl, then becoming the head choreographer, and supporting stars like Jamaal Wilkes, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Magic Johnson on the court. 

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The More You Know

  • As a child, Johnny Depp was allergic to chocolate.
  • Leonardo DiCaprio is fluent in German.
  • Angelina Jolie performed her own stunts whilst filming Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.
  • Before becoming a movie star, Harrison Ford was a master carpenter – a craft he still does as a hobby.
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