About
Paula Abdul, born June 19, 1962, in San Fernando, California, is a versatile American artist. She began as a Laker Girl and then choreographed for stars like Janet Jackson and Michael Jackson. Her debut album, Forever Your Girl (1988), was a phenomenal success with multiple Billboard No. 1s. She won a Grammy for the music video of Opposites Attract. As an iconic judge on American Idol (2002-2009), she left her mark on television. She has sold over 60 million records and received numerous awards, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
* 1962-06-19
Major works
- Forever Your Girl (1988)album
- Spellbound (1991)album
- Opposites Attract (1989)song
Key milestones
- 1991Receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- 2002Becomes an original judge on American Idol.
- 2019Receives the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
Themes
DanceChoreographyPopReality TVEmpowerment
Sources: id.loc.gov · walkoffame.com · paulaabdul.com