These Celebrities Were All Cheerleaders Before Making It Big

Paul Rudd

At Overland Park High School in Kansas, this Clueless heartthrob was one of the school's "yell leaders". Not only was he adept at hyping up a crowd, but he was also Student Body President. The actor learned how to cartwheel, flip, tumble, and lift a stunt while in high school, though he doesn't use the skills on film.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.