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The Lifetime Movie That Stars Ashley Benson

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Robert King

Published Mar 30, 2026

Before Ashley Benson became a "Pretty Little Liar," she played a cheerleader — but not so much the "rah-rah" type but more so the bullying, snotty type. As the star of Lifetime's "Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal," Benson plays Brooke Tippit, a popular student who, along with her cheerleading squad, harasses a teacher. She acts alongside Jenna Dewan, Tatum O'Neal, and Jessica Heap. This movie is quintessentially Lifetime, especially since it mirrors true events. Benson's role is based on a real-life cheerleader who was part of a group called the "Fab Five," per Movie Master. This group got away with everything from drinking alcohol to posting racy photos online. The story follows the girls, who were from McKinney, Texas, and their new cheerleading coach, who attempt to put a stop to their antics.

"Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal" premiered on Lifetime in 2008 and can currently be seen on Amazon with the Lifetime Movie Club Pass.