America's Sweethearts May 2026

Created by Greg Whiteley, the filmmaker behind Cheer and Last Chance U .

Following public discussion about low pay, reports indicate the squad received a 400% pay increase for the 2025 season. 📺 Netflix Docuseries: America's Sweethearts

Members must follow a massive rulebook covering everything from rehearsal attendance to etiquette and weight maintenance. America's Sweethearts

In American media, "America's Sweetheart" is an unofficial title for a public figure who is perceived as wholesome, relatable, and widely admired.

It explores the emotional and physical toll of perfectionism, dealing with themes like mental health, injury, and the struggle to balance full-time jobs with cheerleading. Created by Greg Whiteley, the filmmaker behind Cheer

Features longtime director Kelli Finglass and choreographer Judy Trammell , alongside fan-favorite cheerleaders like Victoria Kalina and Reece Weaver.

Figures like Mary Pickford, Shirley Temple, and Sandra Bullock have often been labeled with the title. In American media, "America's Sweetheart" is an unofficial

This Hollywood satire stars , Billy Crystal , Catherine Zeta-Jones , and John Cusack .