Did You Know These Stars Were On Their High School Cheer Squads?

Sally Field

From Forest Gump to Mrs. Doubtfire, Sally Field was winning over audiences well before she reached Hollywood. She was a member of her cheerleading squad at Birmingham High School in Van Nuys, California. After graduation, some of her early roles included The Flying Nun and Gidget.

Fergie

The former Black Eyed Peas singer, born Stacie Ann Ferguson, was a member of her high school cheer team at Glen A. Wilson High School. She had the right attitude and determination and also defied the stereotype that cheerleaders aren't too bright. She managed to maintain straight-As.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.