These Celebrities Were All Cheerleaders Before Making It Big

Denise Richards

Back in her youth, Denise was an athletic Tomboy in Illinois. Once she moved to Oceanside, California, she decided to switch up her style and join the El Camino High School cheer team. She went on to star in shows like Saved By The Bell and Married with Children, eventually courting her now ex-husband, Charlie Sheen.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.