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Paula Abdul is an American singer, dancer, choreographer, actress, and television personality. She is best known for her chart-topping singles such as "Straight Up" and "Opposites Attract," as well as her choreography work in popular 1980s films such as "Coming to America" and "Flashdance". Abdul has been credited with revolutionizing the music video and continues to receive recognition for her work in both music and choreography.

Paula Abdul Timeline

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1962</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Paula Abdul is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On June 19, 1962, Paula Abdul was born in San Fernando, California.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1978</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Begins Dance Career</div><div class='timeline-text'>Paula Abdul begins her career as a cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers, eventually becoming head choreographer.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1988</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Releases Debut Album</div><div class='timeline-text'>Paula Abdul releases her debut album "Forever Your Girl", which becomes a huge success.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1991</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins Grammy Award</div><div class='timeline-text'>Abdul wins a Grammy Award for Best Music Video for her song "Opposites Attract".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Joins "American Idol"</div><div class='timeline-text'>Paula Abdul becomes one of the original judges on the hit reality show "American Idol".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2009</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Leaves "American Idol"</div><div class='timeline-text'>Abdul announces her departure from "American Idol" after eight seasons on the show.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Joins "The X Factor"</div><div class='timeline-text'>Paula Abdul joins the judging panel for the first season of the U.S. version of "The X Factor".</div></div></div>

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Paula Abdul is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, choreographer, actress, and television personality who was born June 19, 1962 and is currently 61 years old. She is best known for her successful music career in the late 1980s and early 1990s, when she had a string of hit singles and albums, and she has also had success as a judge on television shows such as American Idol.