Looking Back
Hey, Paula! Everyone’s Favorite Singer, Dancer, and Reality Show Star Turns 50!
Say what you want about Paula Abdul—and critics have said it all—but she’s got spunk! Who knew that the Laker Girl turned choreographer turned pop star turned Idol judge could reinvent herself so many times? Now she’s 50, and we’re just waiting patiently to find out what’s next! By Tom Hardej
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Paula Abdul, Van Nuys High School, Senior Year, 1981
Back in 1981, growing up in Southern California, Paula Abdul was just a girl with a dream. She idolized Gene Kelly and hoped someday to make it as a dancer.
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