Photo by 20th Century FoxIn Chris Columbus' highly anticipated comedy, "I Love You, Beth Cooper," Hayden Panettiere plays a popular cheerleader (Beth Cooper) who torments and teases Paul Rust's nerdy high school valedictorian, Denis Cooverman. But, before you head to the theater to root for the "Heroes" hottie, take a trip down memory lane with some of the big screen's most spirited tumblers.

Photo by Universal, Everett CollectionBRING IT ON - 2000

Luckily this isn't a democracy, it's a cheerocracy! As a result, Kirsten Dunst's tart-tongued Torrance Shipman double back handsprings her way to the top of our list in "Bring It On," the most tumbletastic, spirit finger-filled, instantly-quotable teen comedy ever. Gooooo Toros!

Photo by 20th Century Fox, Everett CollectionBUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER - 1992

Long before Sarah Michelle Gellar snatched the stake and began to butcher bloodsuckers, Kristy Swanson ruled the school as valley girl cheerleader-turned-hellion-hunter Buffy Summers in Joss Whedon's cult classic "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."

Photo by Paramount, Everett CollectionSUPERSTAR - 1999

In order to entice her dream man/"hunk of beefcake," the sexy Sky Corrigan (Will Ferrell), and steal him away from his evil cheerleader girl friend, Evian Carrie Graham, Molly Shannon's Mary Katherine Gallagher overcomes her stage fright, body odor issues, Special Ed status, and social awkwardness en route to a rousing performance in her high school's talent competition. SUPERSTAR!

Photo by New Line CinemaSUGAR & SPICE - 2001

When high school cheerleader Diane (Marley Shelton) realizes that she's preggers and her loser bf won't be able to properly provide for her and her baby-to-be, she devises an impermeable plan to rob a bank with her fellow "A-Squad" members (led by Mena Suvari). Dubbed "The Betty Gang," the naughty little criminals pull off the heist of a lifetime, proving that teamwork can accomplish anything.

Photo by DreamWorks, Everett CollectionAMERICAN BEAUTY - 1999

In "American Beauty," Mena Suvari dons yet another spirited uniform for her portrayal of Angela Hayes, a sexually ambitious and wise-beyond-her-years high school cheerleader, who has her sights set on her classmates' 42-year-old father, Lester Burnham. Despite being unable to fully satisfy her depressive crush (who dreams of her writhing in a bed of red rose petals), Angela is relieved to learn that Lester finds her to be beautiful.

Photo by Walt Disney Pictures, Everett CollectionHIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3 - 2008

2, 4, 6, 8, who do we ap-pre-ci-ate?! "HSM 3's" former sidekick Martha Cox (Kaycee Stroh), who sports a spirited ensemble and takes center stage, alongside her merry band of East High Wildcat cheerleaders, during the second number in the spring musical performance of "Senior Year."

Photo by Sony Pictures, Everett CollectionACROSS THE UNIVERSE - 2007

In Julie Taymor's Beatles ode, "Across the Universe," cheerleader Prudence (T. V. Carpio) sings a slow, wistful version of "I Wanna Hold Your Hand." About her yearning for a boy? Nope! Prudence has a crush on a fellow cheerleader, not the hunky quarterback everyone was expecting her to fall for.

Photo by 20th Century Fox, Everett CollectionREVENGE OF THE NERDS- 1984

Proof that beauty and brains can coexist.

Photo by 20th Century Fox, Everett CollectionBIG MOMMA'S HOUSE 2 - 2006

Though we never had any desire to see Martin Lawrence in a snug top and skirt, the man best known as "Martin" earns a well-deserved tumbling title by helping his impromptu team win a state cheerleading championship after thwarting a band of baddies in "Big Momma's House 2."

Photo by Screen GemsFIRED UP! - 2009

Once they realize that football camp will be filled with sweaty guys in jockstraps, Shawn (Nicholas D'Agosto) and Nick (Eric Christian Olsen) quit the team, practice their lifts, and head to cheer camp where they plan to bed each and every one of the 300 females in attendance. Along the way, the pals learn how to land ladies, learn how to stick their landings, and learn to love their new sport.

Photo by Paramount Pictures, Everett CollectionVARSITY BLUES - 1999

Sorry, guys. We can't show you a still of Ali Larter in her infamous whipped cream bikini from the high school football dramedy Varsity Blues. Unfortunately, we can only show you a picture of her dressed in typical cheerleader garb. Sis BOOOOOm Bah! Then again, you could always search for it on your own.

Photo by 20th Century Fox, Everett CollectionDODGEBALL: A TRUE UNDERDOG STORY - 2004

Before Justin Long's Justin Redman ever dodged wrenches or dodgeballs in "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story," he unsuccessfully attempted to become a male cheerleader. Well, on the day of tryouts, luck just wasn't on his side. While paired with a large and in charge tumbler, he was nearly crushed to death after struggling to lift his 300 lb. partner above his head.