Paula Abdul Is The Ulimate American Idol

From cheerleader to choreographer to dancer to pop star, she can do no wrong. Straight Up.

Say hello to Paula Abdul.

Say hello to Paula Abdul.

Sooooo gorgeous, right?

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You know her from American Idol.

You know her from American Idol .

She was the super adorable judge from Seasons 1 - 8. You could always count on her to be super supportive. That is, unless the contestant was terrible, in which case she would let them down easy. Such a sweetheart!

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Her star power is undeniable!

Her star power is undeniable!

In more ways than one. She's always prepared to dazzle!

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Her rise to fame started in the early '80s when Abdul was a cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Her rise to fame started in the early '80s when Abdul was a cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Seriously, she was a Laker Girl! Within a year of joining the team, Abdul became head choreographer, and her pop career (in dance) totally inevitable.


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