The Unexpected Cheerleading Backgrounds of Some of Your Favorite Celebrities

Blake Lively Did Not Intentionally Pursue Fame

Blake Lively initially seemed to want a different path from her parents, showing little interest in fame during her childhood. However, things started to change when she took up cheerleading. It was then she began to appreciate the attention and understood her family’s desire for the spotlight. Cheerleading helped her gain the confidence to pursue roles in films like The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, The Shallows, and The Town. She also secured a significant role in Gossip Girl, demonstrating her ability to perform on both the big and small screens.