Model, singer, and reality star Brooke Hogan was already used to the spotlight. As the daughter of wrestler “Hulk” Hogan, she was naturally set to star in the family’s reality series, “Hogans Knows Best.” Brooke has prooven that she does not need her father’s connections for making it big, and she stands tall in her own right.
Brooke was a high school cheerleader while attending school in Clearwater, Florida. She also made an appearance alongside her dad in a WWE special in 2015. Today, Brooke has a decorating company that caters to Airbnb. But she is also still focused on her music career and lives in Nashville, Tennessee.
Megyn Kelly
Known for her steely demeanor and sharp interview skills, former Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly had a preppier side back in high school. Before she was the “never back down” reporter, she was a cheerleader in a small-town high school.
Born in Illinois to a nurse and a college professor, Megyn Kelly was a cheerleader throughout her time in high school. But she would soon leave those days behind and later graduate from Syracuse University with a law degree. Kelly credits her days as a lawyer for helping her keep her cool when interviewing tough subjects, alongside a podcast and talk show she hosts.
Camille Kostek
Model Camille Kostek was a cheerleader in high school before becoming a familiar face for brands like Reebok. After playing lacrosse in college as well as joining the dance squad, Kostek went on to be a professional cheerleader, and she gained global awareness when she first appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated Magazine.
At the age of 19, she began as a cheerleader for the Hartford Colonials in the United Football League. She later made it onto the New England Patriots cheer team. She retired in 2015 and went on to be a host on various TV shows for CBS, ABC, and Fox.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
That's right! The 34th President of America also knew how to bring it on. Giving hope to all the current cheerleaders with presidential aspirations, put your hands together for Dwight D. Eisenhower! The statesman and military officer was the one to establish NASA and always worked to keep America in peace even through challenging days and when uncertainty was in the air.
The former president didn't start out as a member of the squad. Instead, he first joined his West Point school's football team. He had his sight set on football until an injury made him change course and join the cheerleaders.
Moon Bloodgood
Nebraskan actress Moon Bloodgood had her breakthrough moment after landing the role of Lt. Blair Williams in 2009’s “Terminator Salvation.” She also starred in the hit TNT TV show “Falling Skies” and is a regular guest on “NCIS: Los Angeles.” Se is a natural beauty who has made it big and begun her public appearances on the court, like so many others.
But before this American beauty was on our screens, she did some cheering for the Los Angeles Lakers when she was a young 17-year-old. Bloodgood was the youngest girl on the cheerleading squad and clearly a very talented dancer. She was also a backup dancer for the famous musician Prince.