Kelly Ripa
Kelly Ripa grew up as a performer in southern New Jersey. The future soap opera star joined the cheerleading team while attending Eastern Regional High School, chanting spirited sayings to the crowds. At school, she took drama classes as well. Her teacher, Jim Beckley, told her to continue acting, and she is probably glad to have followed that advice.
Kelly Ripa
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Halle Berry
Before being the first African-American to win an Academy Award for Best Actress, she was just Halle, from Bedford High School in Cleveland, OH. Berry was a role model for students, taking part in cheerleading, honors classes, and the school newspaper. She even won the prom queen, and somehow in high school, she still didn’t peak.
Halle Berry
