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.

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.

1988

Abdul broke out with tousled layers and her hit album Forever Your Girl.

1990

She wore a cheerleader-friendly top ponytail to pick up her second Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Choreography.

1991

For the American Music Awards, Abdul wore a serpent-themed getup and loose locks.

1991

Her look to launch Spellbound was pure '60s mod-white shadow and a glossy flip.

1992

Mrs. Emilio Estevez made a showing at the MTV Video Music Awards with rocker-chick feathered bangs.

1996

For the American Music Awards, she played up her golden complexion with matching highlights in her angled crop.

2000

She went romantic for the Fire and Ice Ball with a curly updo and shimmery pink lipstick.

2003

The newly-minted American Idol judge flaunted eye-catching hot pink lipstick at the American Music Awards.

2003

She framed her face with a sleek honey-hued bob.

2004

Abdul matched her coral lipstick to her bright blush.

2005

For the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, Abdul added a playful floral touch to her pumped-up 'do.

2006

A stick straight blowout for Comic Relief.

2007

She appeared at the Grammy Awards in a soft, modern version of a beehive.

2008

For the CMT Music Awards, Abdul had seductive side-swept fringe.

2009

The Drop Dead Diva guest star chose a half-updo for the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

2011

She entered the Los Angeles auditions for The X Factor looking more glam than ever with long, wavy strands.

2012

Abdul hit the season finale of The X Factor with a chic half-updo.