Did You Know These Stars Were On Their High School Cheer Squads?

Kelly Ripa

Kelly Ripa is best known for co-hosting the morning talk show, Regis and Kelly, but before she got a start in Hollywood, she was a spirited cheerleader in New Jersey. She was a member of the Eastern Regional High School squad and later took drama classes. Her teacher inspired her to pursue acting, and she later landed several soap opera roles.

Halle Berry

Halle Berry was the first African American to win the Academy Award for Best Actress. But before all the fame, she was a cheerleader from Bedford High School in Cleveland, Ohio. On top of that, she was a straight-A student, took honors classes, and wrote for the newspaper. As if she couldn't get any cooler, she was also prom queen.

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The More You Know

  • Actor Joaquin Phoenix was born in a cult, which might help explain why his siblings were named River, Rain, Liberty, and Summer. Their parents were members of Children of God group, which was founded in the 1960s.
  • 35 minutes before Elvis Presley was born, his mother gave birth to his stillborn identical twin.
  • Growing up, Eva Mendes wanted to be a nun, but she changed her mind when she found out they didn't make any money.
  • Denzel Washington's finger falls out of place from time to time.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.