The Cheerleaders Who Became Famous – From Pom Poms To Oscars

Kirstie Alley

How adorable was the young Kirstie Alley? The Kansas native attended Wichita Southeast High School many years before she became the mature woman that we know her as today. Notice how short are her hair is in the picture below, an almost rebellious length for the time, given how long and bouncy most cheerleaders kept their hair at the time, and still mostly do today. Ironically, this unusual look put her in good stead for her part on the hugely successful Cheers sitcom!

Kendall Jenner

Looking at the picture below, you might have never guessed that this gawky young lady would grow up to be one of the most graceful and stunning supermodels around today. That is not to say that she was lacking in the cheerleading department, as she was obviously talented and charismatic enough to be selected for her high school team. She sure seems to have been enjoying her time on the squad, years before the sensational glam and glitz of the red carpet and runway.