Paula Abdul Parents: Meet Harry Abdul, Lorraine M. Abdul

Paula Abdul was brought up by her parents Harry Abdul and Lorraine M. Abdul. Her parents are both Jewish.

Paula Abdul’s father, Harry Abdul, is of Syrian Jewish heritage. Harry was born in Aleppo, Syria and raised in Brazil before he emigrated to the United States.

Paula Abdul’s mother, Lorraine, was a concert pianist. There is no readily available information regarding Paula Abdul’s parents’ date of birth, age, height, body measurements, educational background, academic qualifications, siblings and childhood.

Paula Julie Abdul was born on June 19, 1962, in San Fernando, California, United States of America. Paula Abdul has an older sister named Wendy.

Paula Abdul’s career began as a cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers when she was 18 years old. She got discovered by The Jacksons during a time when she served as the head choreographer for the Laker Girls.

Paula Abdul is the recipient of 17 MTV Video Music Award nominations, winning five. Paula Abdul received the Grammy Award for Best Music Video for “Opposites Attract” in 1991.