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Paula Julie Abdul is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, choreographer, actress, and television personality. She began her career as a cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers at the age of 18 and later became the head choreographer for the Laker Girls, where she was discovered by The Jacksons. After choreographing music videos for Janet Jackson, Abdul became a choreographer at the height of the music video era and soon thereafter she was signed to Virgin Records. Her debut studio album Forever Your Girl (1988) became one of the most successful debut albums at that time, selling 7 million copies in the United States and setting a record for the most number-one singles from a debut album on the Billboard Hot 100 chart: "Straight Up", "Forever Your Girl", "Cold Hearted", and "Opposites Attract". Her six number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 tie her with Diana Ross for seventh among the female solo performers who have topped the chart.
Birth Name
Paula Julie Abdul
Born
Tuesday, 19 June 1962
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Actress Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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Hip Hop Treasures | Self | 2023 |
Luann and Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake | Self | 2023 |
The Game Show Show | Self | 2023 |
The Muppets Mayhem | Paula Abdul | 2023 |
The Jennifer Hudson Show | Self | 2022 |
2022 American Rescue Dog Show | Self - Judge | 2022 |
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers | Paula Abdul / 3-D Reporter | 2022 |
Janet Jackson. | Self | 2022 |
The Super Bob Einstein Movie | Self | 2021 |
Secret Celebrity Renovation | Self - Guest | 2021 |
Actress Filmography
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Producer Filmography
Title | Year |
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Hey Paula | 2007 |
So You Think You Can Dance | 2005 |
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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2007 | Emmy | Outstanding Reality-Competition Program | Nominated |
2006 | Emmy | Outstanding Reality-Competition Program | Nominated |
2005 | Emmy | Outstanding Reality-Competition Program | Nominated |
2004 | Emmy | Outstanding Reality-Competition Program | Nominated |
2003 | Emmy | Outstanding Reality/Competition Program | Nominated |
1990 | Emmy | Outstanding Choreography | Won |
1989 | Emmy | Outstanding Choreography | Won |
1988 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Choreography | Nominated |