Paula garnered worldwide attention as an original judge on the legendary TV show American Idol. She drew the attention of Janet Jackson, then Michael, both of whom had her choreograph their legendary dance moves, as did many other superstars, films and TV shows. Paula Abdul began her laudable career as a Laker girl who evolved into their choreographer.
She was the first entertainer to receive the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards Hall of Fame Award and was honored with the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. Paula Abdul has sold 60 million records and earned numerous awards and recognitions including 17 MTV Video Music Awards nominations with five wins, two GRAMMY Awards, three American Music Awards, two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Choreography, two People’s Choice Awards as Favorite Female Music Performer, five Juno Awards, and you can find her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
