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Victoria Kalina became an early fan-favourite on America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
She was one of the central characters in the Netflix docuseries, with a seemingly unbreakable smile and bubbly desire to be the best DCC cheerleader she could possibly be. But it was never enough.
Her struggles with disordered eating, depression, and loneliness were showcased in key scenes. Fans around the world were left heartbroken when she spoke about feeling left out or talked about how the team's strict uniform standards had impacted her health.
In particular, it was tough to watch the scene where she celebrated her 24th birthday alone. Her mother, Tina, was there, but her friends were noticeably absent.
Victoria said her DCC teammates were invited, but skipped the pink party. The poignant moment highlighted that, for some, the sisterhood of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders wasn’t all it was cracked up to be.
Victoria celebrated her birthday with her mother. Image: Netflix.
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