Printable Biography of Paula Abdul

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Rarely in the history of entertainment has there been an artist equally recognized, awarded and celebrated in front of the camera as well as behind the camera, as is Paula Abdul.

Abdul’s extraordinary music career encompasses worldwide album sales exceeding 40 million records, two #1 Albums, six #1 Singles, a Grammy Award, seven MTV Awards, 3 American Music Awards, two Emmy Awards, two People¹s Choice Awards and two Kid’s Choice Awards. She has also been honored with her very own Star on Hollywood Boulevard and inducted into Nickelodeon’s Kid’s Choice Hall of Fame.

Currently, Abdul is receiving acclaim as “the heart and soul” of the record-breaking primetime FOX show American Idol, for which she is a Celebrity judge.

Abdul has even gone so far as to design inspirational good luck jewelry for the American Idol contestants, which they can occasionally be seen grasping for strength and inspiration during more stressful times on the popular high-stakes show. The jewelry became so popular, that Paula developed an entire jewelry line to make available for all men and women in America. Each piece represents energy it takes to succeed. Paula’s jewelry is available from QVC.

Behind the camera, Abdul is known as one of the most gifted and recognized choreographers in the industry of film, television, video, stage and live tours.

Her celebrated work in choreography includes Emmy-winning contributions to The Tracey Ullman Show, the film Coming to America, which starred Eddie Murphy, Paula’s own performance as an artist on the American Music Awards, and her choreography for the Academy Awards, for which she earned an Emmy nomination. Other triumphs include her award-winning work with Janet Jackson, which garnered two MTV Video Awards; and working with such musical legends as Aretha Franklin, George Michael, Luther Vandross, INXS, Heart and Prince.

Her choreography contributions in feature film include the Academy Award-winning American Beauty, working with Cuba Gooding, Jr. on his Academy Award-winning performance in Jerry McGuire, and transforming Val Kilmer into Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone’s The Doors.

Abdul also continues to honor her roots by running dance and cheerleading camps, competitions and scholarship programs throughout the country and has never forgotten her first break as a Los Angeles Laker Girl.