Did You Know These Stars Were On Their High School Cheer Squads?

Cameron Diaz

Before she took on films like "There's Something About Mary," she was just an average high schooler. She was a head cheerleader at Long Beach Polytechnic High School. Turns out learning how to be peppy 24/7 played out in her favor, because she landed tons of her acting roles based on her smile. 

There's Something About Cameron

Though she retired from acting in 2016, Diaz had a wildly successful career. From the Shrek franchise to There's Something About Mary to The Other Woman, her films were always fan favorites. Now, she's married to singer Benji Madden and the couple welcomed a daughter in 2020.

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The More You Know

  • Cameron Diaz broke her nose in a surfing accident in Hawaii on her birthday in 2003.
  • Soon after moving to New York City, Madonna worked at a Dunkin' Donuts. She was fired after one week for messing with the jelly machine.
  • Dennis Rodman has 28 siblings.
  • Before Taylor Lautner was a vampire, he was a junior world karate champion for several years running.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.