40+ Celebrities Played Sports Before They Were Famous!

Published on 01/03/2023
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Matthew Fox – Football

Matthew Fox is best recognized for his appearances in “Party of Five” as Charlie Salinger and “Lost.” as Jack Shephard. However, the majority of people are unaware of his collegiate football career. His imposing personality grabbed the Columbia team’s notice, and he soon joined them. After a few wins and losses, Fox realized that the sport might not be for him and sought a different path. Everything, I think, just leads him to where he’s supposed to be. He has gotten numerous Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy nominations for his acting abilities.

Matthew Fox – Football

Matthew Fox – Football

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Renée Zellweger – Cheerleading

Renée Zellweger rose to prominence with the film “Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation,” which led to starring roles in “Nurse Betty,” “Bridget Jones’ Diary,” and “The Thing About Pam.” She was also named one of the world’s highest-paid actresses in 2007. Zellweger promoted her stints on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” where she exhibited her secret but superb cheerleading skills. She claimed that while attending Katy High School, she tried cheerleading, gymnastics, and debating. When Fallon asked her to do a reenactment of a seventh-grade routine, she promptly removed her stilettos, chanted a chant, and executed an incredible high kick.

Renée Zellweger – Cheerleading

Renée Zellweger – Cheerleading

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