Trivia

When she was growing up, Michael Bolton was her babysitter.

Former L.A. Lakers cheerleader.

Choreographed music videos for several artists such as George Michael, Debbie Gibson, Dolly Parton, Janet Jackson and ZZ Top.

Was so devoted to dance classes as a child that she would cry at the thought of being late for one.

Her father is of Syrian descent and her mother is a Canadian. Her parents divorced when she was a child.

Paula spent her honeymoon with ex-husband Emilio Estevez in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

In 1994, Abdul sought treatment for bulimia nervosa, which she revealed years later she first developed as a teenager and only intensified after she became a pop star.

Co-wrote, with Kara DioGuardi, Kylie Minogue's UK #1 hit "Spinning Around".

She appeared in and choreographed Janet Jackson's music videos "Nasty" and "What Have You Done For Me Lately?".

Had 6 #1 hits from 1989-1991. They include "Straight Up", "Forever Your Girl", "Cold Hearted", "Opposites Attract", "Rush Rush", and her last #1 on September 1991 "The Promise of a New Day".

Her favorite love song is Roberta Flack's recording of "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", written by Ewan MacColl.

Her mother, Lorraine M. Rykiss, died on January 14, 2018 at age 85. Her father, Harry Abdul, died in April 2019 from Alheizmer's disease, also aged 85.

In April 2005, Abdul said that she suffers from a neurological disorder, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, that causes chronic pain.

Her idol is Gene Kelly. She used to wish that he was her father.

Her 1989 #1 hit "Straight Up" was ranked #81 on VH1's 100 Greatest Dance Songs.

She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on December 4, 1991.

3/24/05: A Los Angeles court sentenced her to two years probation and ordered her to pay $1100 after she pleaded no contest to an involvement in a hit-and-run incident in December 2004.

Former daughter-in-law of Martin Sheen and Janet Sheen. Former sister-in-law of Ramon Estevez, Renée Estevez and Charlie Sheen.

Her first album, "Forever Your Girl", took over two years to reach the top of Billboard's album charts in 1990 and spawned four #1 singles.

Attended and graduated from Van Nuys High School in Los Angeles, California.

In a guest appearance on The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (1999) on 18 May 2004, she remarked that she is no longer a vegetarian.

Friends with Toni Braxton.

Attended California State University, Northridge (CSUN) in Los Angeles, California.

Is a huge fan of Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys.

Younger sister of Wendy Abdul, by whom she has a nephew and a niece; they are Paula's juniors by 10 and, respectively, 13 years. Both are among Paula's biggest fans.

She said a few lines on Chunky A's (Arsenio Hall) song "Dope, The Big Lie". The song appears on Chunky A's album "Large and in Charge" (1989).

Ranked #85 on VH1's 100 Sexiest Artists.

On June 10, 2017, she canceled her tonight's performance in Denver, Colorado, after suffering an injury.