Paula Abdul's Changing Looks
Paula Abdul's Changing Looks
1980
The trendy bowl cut-sporting Van Nuys High School cheerleader turned pro when she was hired as a Lakers Girl.
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1986
She wore some seriously big hair to celebrate Janet Jackson's double-platinum album. Abdul choreographed and danced in the superstar's "Nasty" video.
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1988
Abdul broke out with tousled layers and her hit album Forever Your Girl.
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1990
She wore a cheerleader-friendly top ponytail to pick up her second Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Choreography.
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1991
For the American Music Awards, Abdul wore a serpent-themed getup and loose locks.
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1991
Her look to launch Spellbound was pure '60s mod-white shadow and a glossy flip.
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1992
Mrs. Emilio Estevez made a showing at the MTV Video Music Awards with rocker-chick feathered bangs.
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1996
For the American Music Awards, she played up her golden complexion with matching highlights in her angled crop.
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2000
She went romantic for the Fire and Ice Ball with a curly updo and shimmery pink lipstick.
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2003
The newly-minted American Idol judge flaunted eye-catching hot pink lipstick at the American Music Awards.
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2003
She framed her face with a sleek honey-hued bob.
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2004
Abdul matched her coral lipstick to her bright blush.
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2005
For the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, Abdul added a playful floral touch to her pumped-up 'do.
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2006
A stick straight blowout for Comic Relief.
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2007
She appeared at the Grammy Awards in a soft, modern version of a beehive.
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2008
For the CMT Music Awards, Abdul had seductive side-swept fringe.
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2009
The Drop Dead Diva guest star chose a half-updo for the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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2011
She entered the Los Angeles auditions for The X Factor looking more glam than ever with long, wavy strands.
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2012
Abdul hit the season finale of The X Factor with a chic half-updo.