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Paula Abdul Biography

Television personality Paula Abdul arrives at the 2008 FOX UpFront at Wollman Rink, Central Park on May 15, 2008 in New York City.
2008 FOX UpFront - Arrivals
Wollman Rink, Central Park
New York City, New York United States
May 15, 2008
Photo by Jim Spell
  • Birth Name: Paula Julie Abdul
  • Birth Place: San Fernando, CA
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 06/19/1962, Gemini
  • Profession: Singer; dancer; choreographer; TV personality
This former pop princess started out as a Laker Girl before becoming an Emmy-winning choreographer for performers (Janet Jackson), movies (Coming to America) and TV series (The Tracey Ullman Show). She stepped into the spotlight with her first album, Forever Your Girl, in 1988, which spawned a succession of hit singles and made her a familiar face on MTV. In the '90s Abdul more or less disappeared and was considered a has-been when she signed on as a judge on American Idol. Her touchy-feely presence on the popular televised competition revived her career and helped her weather a handful of scandals, including an alleged affair with a contestant, a hit-and-run accident and loopy behavior that prompted tabloids to claim she was either on drugs or the sauce.
Paula Abdul Fast Facts:
  • Began her climb to fame as a cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers.
  • Star Wars impresario George Lucas directed her video for "Rush, Rush," which featured Keanu Reeves.
  • Served as Val Kilmer's choreographer for his performance as Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone's The Doors (1991).
  • Released an exercise video in 1995 titled Paula Abdul's Get Up and Dance!.
  • Teamed up with fellow American Idol judge Randy Jackson to create the instructional DVD Ultimate Voice Coach--Learn to Sing like a Star!.
    Paula Abdul Relationships:
  • Brad Beckerman - Ex-husband
  • Emilio Estevez - Ex-husband
  • Harry Abdul - Father
  • J.T. Torregiani - Ex-significant Other
  • Lorraine Abdul - Mother
  • Wendy Abdul - Sister

  • Paula Abdul Awards:
  • 1988 Emmy: Outstanding Achievement in Choreography - Nominee
  • 1989 Emmy: Outstanding Achievement in Choreography - Winner
  • 1990 Emmy: Outstanding Achievement in Choreography - Winner
  • 2003 Emmy: Outstanding Reality/Competition Program - Nominee
  • 2004 Emmy: Outstanding Reality/Competition Program - Nominee
  • 2005 Emmy: Outstanding Reality/Competition Program - Nominee
  • 2006 Emmy: Outstanding Reality/Competition Program - Nominee
  • 1990 Grammy: Best Music Video - Short Form - Winner
  • 2007 Emmy: Outstanding Reality/Competition Program - Nominee
  • 1991 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Female Musical Performer - Winner
  • 1990 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Female Musical Performer - Winner

  • College:
  • Attended California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA
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