These Celebrities Were All Cheerleaders Before Making It Big

Sally Field

You might recognize this celeb from her work in Forest Gump or Mrs. Doubtfire, but she was performing long before that. This star was a cheer team member at Birmingham High School in Van Nuys, California. Later on, though, she would be a star known for shows like The Flying Nun and Gidget.

Fergie

Born as Stacie Ann Ferguson, Fergie was a beloved member of her high school cheer team for her sunny attitude and pretty face. She also defied the stereotype that cheerleaders are dumb, considering she was a straight-A student at Glen A. Wilson High School. She later went on to join the Black Eyed Peas.

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The More You Know

  • Before going solo, Britney Spears was in an all-female group called Innosense.
  • As a child, Jim Carrey wore tap shoes to bed just in case his parents needed cheering up in the middle of the night.
  • Growing up, Eva Mendes wanted to be a nun, but she changed her mind when she found out they didn't make any money.
  • Steve Jobs became a vegan because he believed it would stop him having body odor, reducing his need to shower.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.