These Celebrities Were All Cheerleaders Before Making It Big

Fergie

Born as Stacie Ann Ferguson, Fergie was a beloved member of her high school cheer team for her sunny attitude and pretty face. She also defied the stereotype that cheerleaders are dumb, considering she was a straight-A student at Glen A. Wilson High School. She later went on to join the Black Eyed Peas.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.