Lauren Williams

* 24 years old from Texas. She started dancing when she was younger, but she didn’t seriously start dancing until about high school. She went to the University of Texas and was part of the Texas Pom Squad for four years. She actually went to her first Cowboys game this year. Once she saw the DCC on the field, she was amazed – her jaw dropped. She knew that that’s the group she wanted to be a part of. She can’t wait to get her blood flowing, get ready to go, and to show them what she’s got.

## **Confessionals**

Total: 26

Season 5: 9 (T10th most)

Season 6: 0

Season 7: 17 (T9th most)

Season 8: 0

### **Season 5**

**(5.1)**

* Biography
* When I walked into Cowboys Stadium, that was the first time my nerves kind of hit me. It made me realize that today’s the day. You absolutely could feel the emotions with everyone, and you knew that everyone wanted to not be in the chairs, but actually be on the field.
* [Waiting for preliminaries results] There’s a good chance that my number my not be on the board, and I’ve really tried not to think about it.
* [Waiting for semifinals results] If I don’t make it, I’ll be probably disappointed. I’ll probably cry. But I think I’m kind of in a 50/50 right now.
* I would have enjoyed being called a little sooner, so you didn’t have to worry as much, but it was exciting. Yay, I made it to the next round.

**(5.3)**

* [With Elizabeth Reuter] I think it’s great that the veterans who’ve been here forever, who don’t really know us, have taken an interest to spend some time with us.

**(5.4)**

* [Uniform fitting] To know that we’re so close and then to get ripped away, it would just be so sad.

**(5.8)**

* We’re holding on to each other. Just hanging on to that last limb hoping that today’s our day.
* I can’t believe. It’s like double happiness going on right now. I made the team and now we’re taking the squad photo.

### **Season 7**

**(7.3)**

* Never in my life did I imagine standing across from the USA Olympic shooting team. Like, when would that opportunity ever happen? I mean, they’re world champions, Olympic champions. It’s just an awesome opportunity.
* Today was an incredible day. We got to work with the Olympic shooting team. They got to show off and then we kind of got to show off what we do, so we just loved it.

**(7.7)**

* Making the team is just one little step. The future is incredible.
* It is a blast being a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. To be part of the kickoff celebration is just unreal.
* [Teary, flashback of injury shown throughout] So, last night, we had a full rehearsal before the game. However, on one of my jump-kicks, when I prepped, I jumped with my ankle on the side and I heard a lot of pops. And I’m not sure, but I think my ankle might be sprained. And I just feel really bad, because all of my teammates have to change their formations the day of the game. Thankfully though, we’ve prepared for something like this. Cassie actually is going to replace me. So, hopefully none of the formations will be too tough for anyone, and it should be good.

**(7.8)**

* Tonight’s performance was so much fun. The stage issues that we had earlier, they were totally gone. Everything felt comfortable. It was amazing having the fans there. It was amazing to perform with Big & Rich. It’s a dream, it’s awesome.

**(7.9)**

* I would love to make the calendar, but there’s the pressure to have your hair done, have your makeup done, be tan, be in shape. It’s all really exciting, and I’m so excited and looking forward to it.
* Over the past hour, I’ve probably tried on 25 swimsuits, and that’s normal. You put it on, walk out, approval, disapprove. Go back in, try another one, take a picture. At first, you’re intimidated of course, who wants to be that vulnerable in front of this many people, but you just get over it really quickly.
* Even though we’re here to do a calendar shoot, putting on the uniform reminds us that we’re Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. It’s a really neat reminder of who we are and what we do best.
* Tonight’s performance was so much fun. The crowd seemed to love it. I love performing with my teammates. It’s always a blast.
* So, we’re about to do the show, and it’s just really exciting. Everyone’s got their first suits on, and for me it’s just anticipation that’s going on right now. Can I switch my suit fast enough? Am I going to be able to get those cowboy boots off? Am I going to be able to put my heels back on?
* Today, we get to look forward to lying in sand, climbing on rocks, laying in pools. It’s just a crazy day and we’re all excited to get started.
* When I walked on the beach, they told me to change suits, so everyone just gathered round with their towels, and you just stand in the middle and quickly change underneath. Kind of scary, because you don’t want to have, like, a nip slip or anything, but it gets you pumped and ready to go. Right after this quick change, you’re instantly thrown into the water, and it’s just, you’re ready to go. We’re competing amongst each other, so there’s a lot of competition. You don’t know who they’re going to pick or why they’re going to pick. It could be as simple as a bathing suit. We want to support each other through this, but at the end of the day, we all still want to make the calendar.
* Today, we are heading home, and I am excited but, of course, sad to leave paradise. And we’ve really bonded and gotten to know everyone really well, and, of course, got to take photos at the same time.

**(7.10)**

* We really don’t know what’s going on, but we’re just excited that Kelli invited us all together. It’s always great to be a team and get to eat together and bond.
* Growing up, never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be in a swimsuit calendar ever. So, this is a huge surprise, and I’m so blessed.
* Good morning! It’s game day! It’s 6:00 AM in the morning. Yep, 6:00 AM in the morning.

## **Commentary**

### **Season 5**

**(5.1)**

* *The start of her judging is shown, where they say they want to discuss candidates they had some questions on, though it stops there.*

**(5.6)**

* [Cameo shoot] That’s cute. – K

### **Season 8**

**(8.6)**

* [Singing national anthem] I can’t stand that style. – K

## **Other**

### **Season 5**

**(5.1)**

* Walks up to the stadium with (presumably) her father, and talks about its size, leading into her biography
* Shown dancing at preliminaries while Judy gives a confessional about the one that catches your eye being the one you want on the field
* Excitedly greets her dad after she makes semifinals
* Fifth-to-last shown being invited to finals
* Greets her family after she makes finals

**(5.2)**

* Shown performing her solo for Kitty Carter
* Second-to-last person shown being invited to training camp

**(5.3)**

* Introduces herself at the opening meeting: yesterday, she went to her family farm to visit the cow that’s named after her.

### **Season 7**

**(7.3)**

* She’s made a team captain (“Team Three”) for the skeet shooting competition

**(7.5)**

* She is part of the victorious “Wedding Crashers” with the other Group 1 veterans for the bowling outing (Cassie Trammell, Colleen Meghan, Holly Arielle, Veronica Ann)

**(7.7)**

* She’s one of eight veterans to fly to Oxnard, California, for the start of Dallas Cowboys training camp
* She gets hurt the night before the first pre-season game

**(7.9)**

* They have her change suits on the beach to have it better go with the colors of the sky at the swimsuit photoshoot

**(7.10)**

* She’s revealed to be in the swimsuit calendar (September – December 2012)

### **Season 8**

**(8.3)**

* Along with Mia Greenhouse, she leads the informal practice at the Verandah Club
* Following up on a response from Mia, she tells the rookie TCC’s to not look at Kelli and Judy and to change up their face, not letting it become “deer in headlights.”

**(8.5)**

* She models two outfits at the fashion fix seminar

**(8.6)**

* She’s shown singing the national anthem for show group auditions

### **Season 9**

**(9.1)**

* She helps Judy teach the semifinals routine (along with Mia Greenhouse)

## **Misc.**

* **Group Leader** in Season 8
* She is invisible in Season 6