The Unexpected Cheerleading Backgrounds of Some of Your Favorite Celebrities

Kelly Ripa Has Been Charming People Since High School

Kelly Ripa’s dazzling smile has been captivating people ever since her days as a cheerleader at Regional High School. Her drama teacher, Jim Beckley, encouraged her to pursue acting, which set everything in motion. Kelly found that college wasn’t the right path for her, so she left and secured a role on All My Children. Her exceptional acting talent and beauty made her a familiar name among soap opera fans. Today, she is on television in a different role, as the host of the hugely popular morning show Live With Kelly and Ryan. What started with cheerleading eventually led her to a successful career in television.