How Nicole Scherzinger Really Got Famous Before The Pussycat Dolls

Before Nicole Scherzinger became widely recognized as a Pussycat Dolls member, she was featured in another prosperous girl group, Eden's Crush. As Billboard wrote in 2021, this musical act was formed on the early '00s talent search series, "Popstars." In an archival clip that aired on VH1, Scherzinger is seen belting out "I Will Always Love You" during her audition for the show, for which she traveled five hours by car to get to the tryouts in Chicago. Per IMDb, the members of Eden's Crush were Scherzinger, Ivette Sosa, Rosanna Tavarez, Maile Misajon, and Ana Maria Lombo. 

In 2011, Scherzinger opened up to The Daily Beast about the "crazy" experience of being on the reality series with fellow Eden's Crush members. "I wasn't used to the camera always being on me and having to leave Kentucky and move to Los Angeles," Scherzinger said. "It was really scary. I was very green and very sensitive." She also stated that this was "a great learning experience for [her]." 

At the close of the show's first season, Eden's Crush released their first-ever album, which debuted at an impressive No, 6 position on the Billboard 200 chart (per Billboard). Not long after "Popstars," however, the members of Eden's Crush went their separate ways. Since her participation in girl groups, Scherzinger has moved on to see through several successful ventures.

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