Here Are Your Favorite Celebrities You Never Knew Were Cheerleaders

Published on 06/01/2020
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Kelly Ripa

After she became a cheerleader at Eastern Regional High School, Ripa, who grew up in southern New Jersey, exhibited a fascination for performing at such a young age. But it was not until Jim Beckley, her drama teacher, encouraged her to pursue acting, that she finally recognized her natural gift. Ripa moved to New York City to become an actress after dropping out of college and landed her first major role in the All My Children soap opera. The Hollywood Reporter even called her one of the Mainstream Media’s Most Powerful People in 2014. She has started to appear since then as host of Live With Kelly and Ryan.

Kelly Ripa

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Fergie

Given that you believed the singer of My Humps was a knockout now, look at this picture of her on the spirit squad! Fergie, grew up as Stacie Ann Ferguson, was a cheerleader at Glen A. Wilson High School and a straight-A student. Fergie studied dance after high school, and she replaced former Black Eyed Peas singer Kim Hill in 2003 to create the Elephunk album which really sparked the hit singles Where Is the Love? And Shut Up. Fergie’s cheerleading experience has made it a lot easier on her flexibility even when performing on the stage. And on February 18, 2018, in an interview with the Daily Star, will.i.am announced Fergie’s departure from the band. 

Fergie

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