Paula Abdul grew up in the San Fernando Valley, California. She began taking dance lessons when she was eight. She attended Van Nuys High School, where she was senior class president and head cheerleader. After graduating in 1980, she started college at Cal State-Northridge, majoring in TV and radio. After joining the L.A. Lakers cheerleaders, she became head cheerleader/choreographer after only a few months, eventually dropping out of college to dance and choreograph full-time. She was recruited by 'The Jacksons .
Choreographed videos for several artists such as George Michael , Debbie Gibson , Dolly Parton , Janet Jackson , and ZZ Top.
Former L.A. Lakers cheerleader.
Grammy award winning singer.
Dancer, Choreographer.
She appeared in and choreographed Janet Jackson s "Nasty" and "What Have You Done For Me Lately?" music videos.
She said a few lines on Chunky As (Arsenio Hall ) song "Dope, The Big Lie." The song appears on the Chunky A album "Large And In Charge.".
Paula spent her honeymoon with ex-husband Emilio Estevez in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Her first album, "Forever Your Girl", took over 2 years to reach the top of Billboards album charts in 1990 and spawned four #1 singles.
Her father is of Syrian descent and her mother is a Canadian. Her parents divorced when she was a child.
Had 6 #1 hits from 1989-1991. They include "Straight Up", "Forever Your Girl", "Cold Hearted", "Opposites Attract", "Rush Rush", and her last #1 on September 1991 "The Promise Of A New Day".
Her 1989 #1 hit "Straight Up" was ranked #81 on VH1s 100 Greatest Dance Songs.
In a guest appearance on "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" on 18 May 2004, she remarked that she is no longer a vegetarian.
When she was growing up, Michael Bolton was her babysitter.
Has a star on Hollywood Boulevard.
3/24/05: A Los Angeles court sentenced her to two years probation and ordered her to pay $1100 after she pleaded no contest to an involvement in a hit-and-run incident in December of 2004.
Has an older sister named Wendy Abdul.
Her favorite love song is "The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack.
Former daughter-in-law of Martin Sheen and Janet Sheen
Former sister-in-law of Ramon Estevez , Rene Estevez and Charlie Sheen.
Big fan of Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys.
Ranked #85 on VH1s 100 Sexiest Artists.
She has a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
Co-wrote, with Kara DioGuardi , Kylie Minogue s UK #1 hit "Spinning Around".
Her idol is Gene Kelly. She used to wish that he was her father.
Vocal range is mezzo-soprano.
(May 2005) Is one of three judges on the wildly successful hit show "American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" .
(February 2003) Working on a new album
(May 2005) She is a judge on Fox Televisions reality show, "American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" .
(June 10, 2017) Canceled her tonights performance in Denver, Colorado, after suffering an injury.
When you wish upon a star, you just might become one.
Life truly is precious. Gather every moment of it into your arms & embrace it.
Break the rules, stand apart, ignore your head, and follow your heart,Everyone is your best friend when you are successful. Make sure that the people that you surround yourself with are also the people that you are not afraid of failing with.
For all of those willing to help me start a family, I am flattered. I will let you know when I need your help.
Constructive criticism is about finding something good and positive to soften the blow to the real critique of what really went on.
Find fitness with fun dancing. It is fun and makes you forget about the dreaded exercise.
