Paula Abdul is an American dancer, choreographer, singer, songwriter, actor, and television personality. She is best known as the controversial and internationally acclaimed choreographer who made it big during the early-1980s. Though she had to struggle in her life, both professionally and personally, she managed to overcome her struggles and ended up becoming a stronger person. From releasing her debut pop album ‘Forever Your Girl’ to judging a few episodes of the hit dance reality competition ‘So, You Think You Can Dance?’ and the music competition show ‘American Idol,’ Paula Abdul has come a long way. Starting out as a pretty cheerleader for the ‘Los Angeles Lakers,’ she went on to become one of the most illustrious entertainment personalities in the world. Her career kicked off when she was discovered by ‘The Jacksons’ who believed in her never-say-die attitude and her captivating persona. Her success as a choreographer for ‘The Jacksons’ paved the way for her to release her own dance workout CDs. Her exceptional dancing and singing abilities caught the attention of the pop-music industry. Being the diva that she is, she went on to captivate many with her riveting screen presence and energy.