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
Paula Abdul, Junior High School, 1978
Paula Abdul’s first “break” actually came while she was still in high school. She had a small role in the very low-budget Junior High School. She played Sherry, who really knew how to throw a party.