Paula started out as a dancer and became the choreographer for the Laker Girls. She then went on to become a choreographer for pop videos before producing her own albums.
She reached number one in the USA with her single "Straight Up" and her first album "Forever Your Girl" sold seven million copies in 18 months.
Paula married actor Emilio Estevez in 1992.
Do You Remember Paula Abdul?
Do You Remember Paula Abdul?