Halle Berry as a cheerleader.Photo: Seth Poppel/Yearbook Library
They’ve got spirit, yes they do!These stars knew how to get a crowd’s attention long before they became famous.See celebrities includingCameron Diaz,Ciara,Jenna DewanandMeryl Streepin their cheerleading uniforms, and find out whether they were on top of the pyramid (Reese Witherspoon) or just comic relief (Steve Martin).
They’ve got spirit, yes they do!
These stars knew how to get a crowd’s attention long before they became famous.
See celebrities includingCameron Diaz,Ciara,Jenna DewanandMeryl Streepin their cheerleading uniforms, and find out whether they were on top of the pyramid (Reese Witherspoon) or just comic relief (Steve Martin).
01of 26Megan FoxMegan Fox as a cheerleader.Seth Poppel/Yearbook LibraryBefore playing a demonic cheerleader inJennifer’s Body, Fox rooted for the Morningside Academy Eagles. Still, “I was not, even for a second, popular," she toldSeventeenin 2008.
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Megan Fox
Megan Fox as a cheerleader.Seth Poppel/Yearbook Library
Seth Poppel/Yearbook Library
Before playing a demonic cheerleader inJennifer’s Body, Fox rooted for the Morningside Academy Eagles. Still, “I was not, even for a second, popular," she toldSeventeenin 2008.
02of 26CiaraCiara as a cheerleader.Ciara/InstagramThe singer and her football star husband Russell Wilson clearly are on the Homecoming Court of life, as she proved in thiscute throwback Instagram.
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Ciara
Ciara as a cheerleader.Ciara/Instagram
The singer and her football star husband Russell Wilson clearly are on the Homecoming Court of life, as she proved in thiscute throwback Instagram.
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Chrissy Teigen
Chrissy Teigen as a cheerleader.Chrissy Teigen/Instagram
TheCravingsauthor was inspired topost this throwback shotafter watchingNetflix’s show,Cheer.
04of 26Chrissy TeigenChrissy Teigen as a cheerleader.Chrissy Teigen Twitter"Eyebrows were not mandatory," wrote Teigen, commenting on her thin brows in this squad pic.
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Chrissy Teigen as a cheerleader.Chrissy Teigen Twitter
“Eyebrows were not mandatory,” wrote Teigen, commenting on her thin brows in this squad pic.
05of 26Mandy MooreMandy Moore as a cheerleader.Mandy Moore/Instagram"I loved cheerleading. I was not the most physically adept cheerleader but I was very vocal," theThis Is Usactress recalled to James Corden.
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Mandy Moore
Mandy Moore as a cheerleader.Mandy Moore/Instagram
“I loved cheerleading. I was not the most physically adept cheerleader but I was very vocal,” theThis Is Usactress recalled to James Corden.
06of 26Jessie James DeckerJessie James Decker as a cheerleader.“15 and freshman year cheerleading…,“wrote the country crooner, adding the hashtag: “#hidethebraces”
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Jessie James Decker
Jessie James Decker as a cheerleader.
“15 and freshman year cheerleading…,“wrote the country crooner, adding the hashtag: “#hidethebraces”
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Jenna Dewan
Jenna Dewan as a cheerleader.Jenna Dewan Tatum/Instagram
08of 26Jenna DewanJenna Dewan as a cheerleader.Jenna Dewan/InstagramDuringher early years as a cheerleader in the ’80s, Dewan had the major curls that would make the Dallas Cowboys cheer squad envious.
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Jenna Dewan as a cheerleader.Jenna Dewan/Instagram
Jenna Dewan/Instagram
Duringher early years as a cheerleader in the ’80s, Dewan had the major curls that would make the Dallas Cowboys cheer squad envious.
09of 26Reese WitherspoonReese Witherspoon as a cheerleader.Reese Witherspoon/InstagramThe Oscar winner was on top of the world … or at least on top of the pyramid. “#TBT to my days as a proud General,” she wrote,captioning her cute throwback snapon Instagram.
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Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon as a cheerleader.Reese Witherspoon/Instagram
The Oscar winner was on top of the world … or at least on top of the pyramid. “#TBT to my days as a proud General,” she wrote,captioning her cute throwback snapon Instagram.
10of 26FergieFergie as a cheerleader.Seth Poppel/Yearbook LibraryBack in 1992, the crooner spent her days smiling andshaking her pom-pomsat football games as a cheerleader at Glen. A. Wilson High School.
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Fergie
Fergie as a cheerleader.Seth Poppel/Yearbook Library
Back in 1992, the crooner spent her days smiling andshaking her pom-pomsat football games as a cheerleader at Glen. A. Wilson High School.
11of 26Eva LongoriaEva Longoria as a cheerleader.Seth Poppel/Yearbook LibraryYears before landing her career-making role onDesperate Housewives, Longoria cheered for Roy Miller High School in Corpus Christi, Texas, as well as for Texas A&M-Kingsville in college.
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Eva Longoria
Eva Longoria as a cheerleader.Seth Poppel/Yearbook Library
Years before landing her career-making role onDesperate Housewives, Longoria cheered for Roy Miller High School in Corpus Christi, Texas, as well as for Texas A&M-Kingsville in college.
12of 26Kylie & Kendall JennerKylie and Kendall Jenner as cheerleaders.Miguel Aguilar/Juan Sharma/Pacific Coast NewsGimme a K! Before they becamejetsetting supermodelsandbeauty moguls(and moms!), the youngest members of the Jenner clan were happy to watch the action from the sidelines (shown here in 2011).
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Kylie & Kendall Jenner
Kylie and Kendall Jenner as cheerleaders.Miguel Aguilar/Juan Sharma/Pacific Coast News
Gimme a K! Before they becamejetsetting supermodelsandbeauty moguls(and moms!), the youngest members of the Jenner clan were happy to watch the action from the sidelines (shown here in 2011).
13of 26Sandra BullockSandra Bullock as a cheerleader.Seth Poppel/Yearbook LibraryNeed proof the Oscar winner is totally ageless? Look no further than her high school yearbook photo.
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Sandra Bullock
Sandra Bullock as a cheerleader.Seth Poppel/Yearbook Library
Need proof the Oscar winner is totally ageless? Look no further than her high school yearbook photo.
14of 26Kelly RipaKelly Ripa as a cheerleader.Seth Poppel/Yearbook LibraryReminiscing about her cheerleading days, theLive with Kelly and Ryancohostadmitted her beauty choices were rather questionable. “I had tanorexia,” Ripa said, adding that she also had “hair as big as it could possibly get.”
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Kelly Ripa
Kelly Ripa as a cheerleader.Seth Poppel/Yearbook Library
Reminiscing about her cheerleading days, theLive with Kelly and Ryancohostadmitted her beauty choices were rather questionable. “I had tanorexia,” Ripa said, adding that she also had “hair as big as it could possibly get.”
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Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz as a cheerleader.Seth Poppel/Yearbook Library
16of 26Halle BerryHalle Berry as a cheerleader.Seth Poppel/Yearbook LibraryShe did it all! On top of bringing her infectious energy to school events, the actress also worked on the school newspaper and served as prom queen.
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Halle Berry
Halle Berry as a cheerleader.Seth Poppel/Yearbook Library
She did it all! On top of bringing her infectious energy to school events, the actress also worked on the school newspaper and served as prom queen.
17of 26Dakota FanningDakota Fanning as a cheerleader.Pacific Coast NewsAfter being homeschooled for years, the young actress decided to attend L.A.’s Campbell Hall high school, where she joined the cheerleading squad and was voted homecoming queen.
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Dakota Fanning
Dakota Fanning as a cheerleader.Pacific Coast News
After being homeschooled for years, the young actress decided to attend L.A.’s Campbell Hall high school, where she joined the cheerleading squad and was voted homecoming queen.
18of 26Brooklyn DeckerBrooklyn Decker as a cheerleader.Seth Poppel/Yearbook LibraryThe actress and model was full of school spirit as a high school cheerleader - more than a decade before making a splash on Netflix’sGrace and Frankie.
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Brooklyn Decker
Brooklyn Decker as a cheerleader.Seth Poppel/Yearbook Library
The actress and model was full of school spirit as a high school cheerleader - more than a decade before making a splash on Netflix’sGrace and Frankie.
19of 26Rashida JonesRashida Jones as a cheerleader.Rashida Jones/Instagram"Get fired up it’s Friday y’all,“wrote the actress, sharing a littlecheerin honor of Flashback Friday.
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Rashida Jones
Rashida Jones as a cheerleader.Rashida Jones/Instagram
“Get fired up it’s Friday y’all,“wrote the actress, sharing a littlecheerin honor of Flashback Friday.
20of 26George W. BushGeorge W. Bush as a cheerleader.Darren McCollester/NewsmakersBefore he led the country, the 43rd president led his high school cheerleading team.The New York Timesreportsthat he would rally spirits during weekly school-wide assemblies at Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts.
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George W. Bush
George W. Bush as a cheerleader.Darren McCollester/Newsmakers
Before he led the country, the 43rd president led his high school cheerleading team.The New York Timesreportsthat he would rally spirits during weekly school-wide assemblies at Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts.
21of 26MadonnaMadonna as a cheerleader.Seth Poppel/Yearbook LibraryEver the performer, the multi-hyphenate artist cheered for her high school in Rochester, Michigan. Perhaps this served as inspiration forher 2012 Super Bowl set?
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Madonna
Madonna as a cheerleader.Seth Poppel/Yearbook Library
Ever the performer, the multi-hyphenate artist cheered for her high school in Rochester, Michigan. Perhaps this served as inspiration forher 2012 Super Bowl set?
22of 26Jessica SimpsonJessica Simpson as a cheerleader.Seth Poppel/Yearbook LibraryBefore she rose to fame, the singer cheered for Richardson North Junior High.In an interview with Dr. Oz, she revealed that she dropped out of her position as head cheerleader after facing extreme bullying from her peers.
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Jessica Simpson
Jessica Simpson as a cheerleader.Seth Poppel/Yearbook Library
Before she rose to fame, the singer cheered for Richardson North Junior High.In an interview with Dr. Oz, she revealed that she dropped out of her position as head cheerleader after facing extreme bullying from her peers.
23of 26Steve MartinSteve Martin as a cheerleader.During his junior year at Garden Grove High School in California, the actor joined the squad for its comedic potential, writes childhood friend (and cheerleading teammate) Morris Wayne WalkerinSteve Martin: The Magic Years.
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Steve Martin
Steve Martin as a cheerleader.
During his junior year at Garden Grove High School in California, the actor joined the squad for its comedic potential, writes childhood friend (and cheerleading teammate) Morris Wayne WalkerinSteve Martin: The Magic Years.
24of 26Meryl StreepMeryl Streep as a cheerleader.Back in ’60s-era Bernardsville, New Jersey, the Oscar winner brought spirit and a smile to the field with her high school cheer squad.
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Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep as a cheerleader.
Back in ’60s-era Bernardsville, New Jersey, the Oscar winner brought spirit and a smile to the field with her high school cheer squad.
25of 26Stephanie SeymourStephanie Seymour as a cheerleader.Stephanie Seymour/Instagram”#haventchangedabit,“the supermodel saidin an Instagram post of her younger self as a cheerleader, pom-poms in hand with cropped hair and wide glasses.
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Stephanie Seymour
Stephanie Seymour as a cheerleader.Stephanie Seymour/Instagram
“#haventchangedabit,“the supermodel saidin an Instagram post of her younger self as a cheerleader, pom-poms in hand with cropped hair and wide glasses.
26of 26Katie CouricKatie Couric as a cheerleader.Seth Poppel/Yearbook LibraryThe journalist was full of pep on Yorktown High School’s cheer team in her hometown of Arlington, Virginia.
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Katie Couric
Katie Couric as a cheerleader.Seth Poppel/Yearbook Library
The journalist was full of pep on Yorktown High School’s cheer team in her hometown of Arlington, Virginia.
source: people.com
