She began her career cheering at 18 as a Laker Girl.
And Paula Abdul proved she still had the same toned pins at 50 as she attended the Creative Coalition Night Before Dinner in Washington, D.C. Sunday night.
The Grammy-winning pop star looked youthful and radiant in a stylish asymmetrical coat at the politically-charged soiree, but Paula has said there are no secrets to staying fabulous after 50.
Fabulous after 50: Paula Abdul flaunted her toned pins at the Creative Coalition Night Before Dinner in Washington, D.C. Sunday night
Forever Your Girl: The Grammy-winning pop star looked youthful and radiant in a stylish asymmetrical coat and pumps at the politically-charged soiree
'I don't know that it's really a secret. I will say this: loving and accepting myself just the way I am has truly helped me to feel fabulous, and to fall in love with myself over and over again — flaws and all,' the former American Idol judge told OK! Magazine.'When I really started to accept myself — short dancer, quirky sense of humor, weird laugh — it helped me to start celebrating all my idiosyncrasies...Without them, I wouldn't be me!'
The five-foot-two singer had just flown from Rhode Island where she attended Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan's wedding to Coast Guard Lieutenant Clay Pell.
Twice divorced: The five-foot-two singer had just flown from Rhode Island where she attended Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan's wedding to Coast Guard Lieutenant Clay Pell
Sunday's star-studded dinner was just a precursor to the official ball at the Harman Center for the Arts, which coincides with Monday's Presidential Inauguration.Paula tweeted to her 2.4 million followers: 'Can't wait for the Creative Coalition ball! SO thrilled to be able to witness and take part of inauguration weekend!'
The single star divorced Emilio Estevez in 1994 and clothing designer Brad Beckerman in 1998.
Oscar-nominated actresses: Taraji P. Henson donned a lacy cocktail dress while Melissa Leo wore a silky blue dress under a velvet blazer
He's a Scream: David Arquette was his usual affable self in a plaid suit and bow-tie
Abdul split with her last known boyfriend, record label owner Jeff Bratton, last November.
Joining the former Dancing with the Stars judge on Sunday's red carpet was Oscar-nominated actresses Taraji P. Henson and Melissa Leo.
The 42-year-old Hustle & Flow actress wore a black lace cocktail dress while 52-year-old Melissa wore a silky blue dress under a velvet blazer and matching scarf.
Political party-goers: Matthew Bomer looked dapper in a lavender dress shirt and grey pin-stripes, while the 41-year-old funnyman looked more eccentric
Uber handsome: The 35-year-old actor, who has three sons with publicist Simon Halls, stars in the USA series White Collar
David Arquette was his usual affable self in a plaid suit and bow-tie, while uber-handsome Matthew Bomer looked dapper in a lavender dress shirt and grey pin-stripes.
The 35-year-old actor, who has three sons with publicist Simon Halls, stars in the USA series White Collar.
Other TV stars seen walking the red carpet Sunday were House star Omar Epps, Sex and the City's Evan Handler, and Seinfeld's Wayne Knight.
Many more stars are expected for Monday night's Creative Coalition Ball, including Kirsten Dunst, Eric Stonestreet, Connie Britton, Marlon Wayans, Alfre Woodard, and The Goo Goo Dolls.
The 35-year-old actor, who has three sons with publicist Simon Halls, stars in the USA series White Collar.
Other TV stars seen walking the red carpet Sunday were House star Omar Epps, Sex and the City's Evan Handler, and Seinfeld's Wayne Knight.
Many more stars are expected for Monday night's Creative Coalition Ball, including Kirsten Dunst, Eric Stonestreet, Connie Britton, Marlon Wayans, Alfre Woodard, and The Goo Goo Dolls.
TV stars: Other creative gentlemen seen walking the red carpet Sunday were House star Omar Epps, Sex and the City's Evan Handler, and Seinfeld's Wayne Knight
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