Paula Abdul is one year older

Born June 19, 1962 in San Fernando, California. She began her career as a cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers at the age of 18 and later became the head choreographer for the Laker Girls, where she was discovered by The Jacksons . Abdul was one of the original judges on the television series American Idol from 2002 to 2009. Abdul was married to Emilio Estevez from 1992 to 1994.