It’s believed that the Baltimore Colts were the first team in the league to form a cheerleading squad. Interestingly, the New York Giants remain the only NFL team in history that has never had one.
The show, titled America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, first aired with a season that followed the 2023–2024 squad. It gave viewers an inside look into their auditions, the intense training camp, and everything that happened throughout the NFL season.
Even though certain parts of the show are difficult to watch, fans couldn’t look away. The docuseries remains a big hit and still holds a flawless 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Now that season two is here, people are once again talking about the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders and this time, attention has turned to the long list of strict rules they allegedly have to live by.
1) You need to appear ‘well-proportioned’ when wearing dance attire
2) Your makeup must include colors that ‘complement your natural beauty’
4) You can’t wear fake lashes that are too thick or long
6) Stay away from heavy contour, flashy highlighter, and spray tans that lean too orange
7) Any visible tattoos are not allowed
9) You have to keep your body weight the same
10) Wearing jeans is prohibited, at least based on early squad rulebooks
12) You’re not allowed to pout
13) Missing rehearsal is not acceptable under any circumstance
15) You can’t show up at events or places where alcohol is being served, and parties are off-limits too
16) You’re expected to ‘give every living creature you meet a smile’, no matter what
18) Being late is against the rules
19) You’re not allowed to post ‘provocative pictures’ on Instagram
21) Gossiping about your team on social media is off-limits
22) You have to be in full hair and makeup every single day
23) Always respond with ‘yes ma’am’ when addressing someone
