Ava Lahey

About

NFL cheerleader, dancer, reality TV star, and content creator known for being a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and for being a cast member of Netflix's hit docuseries America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders for Season 2. She is also known for sharing fitness, beauty, and lifestyle content and "prep with me" routines on Instagram.

Before Fame

She began dancing from an early age. She performed with her high-school squad and trained at Sara's Studio of Dance. She graduated from Jacksonville High School in 2020 and headed to the University of Kentucky where she became a member of the nationally recognized UK Dance Team. She first tried out for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders in 2021. She appeared in the documentary Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team in 2021 but did not make the final cuts. She completed her undergraduate degree in 2024. She then reauditioned for the Dallas Cowboys in July 2024 and was successful and chosen for the team.

Trivia

Her straight-hair look became a mini phenomenon among Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders fans as most of the cheerleaders at the time wore their hair in curls. She explained in an interview that her fine hair wouldn't hold curls, and that going straight actually enhanced hair-driven choreograph in performances.

Family Life

She was born and raised in Jacksonville, Illinois.

Associated With

She has worked with Kelli Finglass and Judy Trammell as part of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.