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.

Alicia Silverstone

Alicia Silverstone a cheerleader? As if! This blonde beauty might be known for her iconic role as Cher Horowitz in the cult classic comedy Clueless, but her teammates knew her as a base stunter. She cheered for San Mateo High School, home of the fighting Bearcats! Go, team!

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.