The X Factor
Choreographer / Television Host
Paula Julie Abdul, born June 19th 1962, is an American recording artist, dancer, choreographer, actress and television personality. In the 1980s, Abdul rose from cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers to highly sought-after choreographer at the height of the music video era before scoring a string of pop and RnB hits in thelate1980s and early 1990s. Abdul was discovered by 'The Jacksons' and was signed to do the choreography for the video to their single 'Torture'. The success of the choreography in the video led to Abdul's career of choreographer in music videos. At the 33rd Grammy Awards, Abdul won her first Grammy for Best Music Video for 'Opposites Attract' and twice won the 'Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography'.
For 8 years Paula Abdul was a judge on the television series, 'American Idol' from 2002-2009. She later moved to the American version of 'The X Factor' with her former American Idol co-judge Simon Cowell which premiered in September 2011.
