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Paula Abdul

Television Career and ‘American Idol’

After a period of relative quiet in her music career, Paula Abdul experienced a resurgence in popularity as a judge on the reality TV competition American Idol in the 2000s. Her warm, supportive presence and industry knowledge made her a fan favorite. She served as a judge for eight seasons before departing the show. In 2011, she starred on the CBS dance competition series Live to Dance, which was canceled after one season.

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Further Television Work

Paula reunited with fellow American Idol judge Simon Cowell to serve as a judge on the American version of The X Factor, a talent competition created and produced by Cowell. In 2012, she appeared as a guest judge on the All-Stars edition of Dancing with the Stars, showcasing her ongoing connection to performance and choreography.

Personal Life and Net Worth

Paula Abdul has been married twice. Her first marriage was to actor Emilio Estevez from 1992 to 1994. She later married clothing designer Brad Beckerman in 1996, though they divorced in 1998. As of the most recent estimates, her net worth is approximately $30 million. Over the years, she has been the subject of several celebrity death hoaxes, all of which have been debunked.

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Quick Facts
Birth Date: 19 Jun, 1962
Age: 57 yrs
Citizenship: United States of America
Birth Place: San Fernando
Education: California State University, Northridge
Van Nuys High School
Gender: Female
Description: American-Canadian singer and songwriter
Spouse: Emilio Estevez[1992-1994]
Net Worth 2021: 30 million
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Last Modified: May 22 2025
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