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You just never know when you’ll need it 🤷♀️ Dancers, tell me I’m not alone!!! 😉
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Paula Abdul on Social Media
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- Followers
- 777K @paulaabdul
- Engagement rate
- 0.69% below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 5,124
- Average comments
- 241 Based on the last 11 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Biography
Paula Abdul is an American singer and dancer born on 19 June 1962 in San Fernando. Among the titles she is known for are Impractical Jokers: The Movie (2020) and Brüno (2009).
Early life
She studied at Van Nuys High School and California State University, Northridge.
Career
In all, 6 albums and 16 singles are listed under her name between 1988 and 2009. From Forever Your Girl (1988) to I'm Just Here for the Music (2009), the list follows her releases year by year. Her recordings are classed as pop music and soul. Her recordings came out on Virgin Records. On YouTube, she has 317K subscribers (as of February 2025).
Recognition
Her awards include the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography. Further recognition came with the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (1991) and the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. Altogether, 3 wins are listed.
Personal life
Former marriages on record are to Emilio Estevez (1992 to 1994).
Discography
22 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | I'm Just Here for the Music | Single |
| 2008 | Dance Like There's No Tomorrow | Single |
| 2007 | Greatest Hits: Straight Up! | Album |
| 2000 | Paula Abdul - Greatest Hits | Album |
| 1996 | Ain't Never Gonna Give You Up | Single |
| 1995 | Crazy Cool | Single |
| 1995 | Head over Heels | Album |
| 1995 | My Love Is for Real | Single |
| 1992 | Will You Marry Me? | Single |
| 1991 | Blowing Kisses in the Wind | Single |
| 1991 | Rush Rush | Single |
| 1991 | Spellbound | Album |
| 1991 | The Promise of a New Day | Single |
| 1991 | Vibeology | Single |
| 1990 | Shut Up and Dance The Dance Mixes | Album |
Show all 22 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | (It's Just) The Way That You Love Me | Single |
| 1989 | Cold Hearted | Single |
| 1989 | Forever Your Girl | Single |
| 1989 | Opposites Attract | Single |
| 1988 | Forever Your Girl | Album |
| 1988 | Knocked Out | Single |
| 1988 | Straight Up | Single |
Awards and nominations
3 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | |
| Ellis Island Medal of Honor | Won | ||
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography | Won |
Filmography
12 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Impractical Jokers: The Movie | Film | |
| 2020–2021 | The Masked Dancer | TV series | |
| 2009 | Brüno | Film | |
| 2007 | Bratz | Film | |
| 2007– | Hey Paula | Director | TV series |
| 2003 | Looney Tunes: Back in Action | self | Film |
| 2002 | The Master of Disguise | Film | |
| 1997 | Touched By Evil | Film | |
| 1996–2002 | Spin City | TV series | |
| 1991 | L.A. Story | Film | |
| 1987 | Can't Buy Me Love | Film | |
| 1978 | Junior High School | Film |
Paula Abdul Photos
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Paula Abdul?
Paula Abdul is 64 years old, born on 19 June 1962 in San Fernando.
What is Paula Abdul known for?
Paula Abdul is known for Impractical Jokers: The Movie (2020) and Brüno (2009).
What is Paula Abdul’s nationality?
Paula Abdul is American, born in San Fernando.
How tall is Paula Abdul?
Paula Abdul is 152 cm (5 ft 0 in) tall.
Who has Paula Abdul been married to?
Paula Abdul’s marriages on record are to Emilio Estevez (1992 to 1994).
Has Paula Abdul won any awards?
Yes. 3 awards are on record, including star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (1991).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q185465), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Toglenn · CC BY-SA 3.0
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