Happy birthday, Kirsten Dunst! There’s no better way to celebrate than looking back at the most iconic moments from Bring It On. The blonde beauty has tons of amazing flicks under her belt but her role as Torrance Shipman in the quirky cheerleading movie will always hold a special place in our heart. Keep scrolling for the best moments from the film!
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When She Stood Up for Herself
Sorry, Aaron, we just don’t think you’re boyfriend material. It was amazing when Torrance finally told off her shady and nonsupportive beau.
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Thanks But No
We’ll never forget the heinous audition process of lackluster recruits. Luckily, Missy Pantone (a.k.a. Eliza Dushku) came to save the day.
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Frenemies
Although the Rancho Carne Toros were the returning champs, the East Compton Clovers really ~brought it.~
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Major Confrontation
Little but mighty! Do not come for Jenelope (a.k.a. Natina Reed) because she will mess you up. Torrance and Missy learned this when they stopped by their school to watch the halftime show in Los Angeles.
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Captain Rules
Let us not forget that Torrance is the cheer-tator and makes all the final decisions. Duh!
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Queen Bee
We first meet Torrance during the famous roll call sequence at the beginning of the movie. It’s easy to see that she rules that school.
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Brotherly Love
Cliff is always there to support his sister in times of need. Mostly, when it involves his crush, Torrance.
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Choreographer to the Stars
In the words of Sparky Polastri: “These are not spirit fingers … THESE are spirit fingers.”
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Big Show Down
We were all shooketh to our cores when the Clovers showed up to expose the Toros as cheerstealers.
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I’m Sexy, I’m Cute, I’m Popular to Boot
The opening scene of the movie is honestly just pure gold.
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F–kboy Material
Aaron and his turtleneck need to take a hike. This split was a longtime coming.
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The Bird
Missy wanted to remove the “tattoo” she drew on her arm and send the cheerleaders a not-so-subtle signal.
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A Poet and He Didn’t Know It
Cliff’s songwriting skills are unmatched. He wrote Torrance a bop that included the lyrics: “I love your pom poms. I’d feed you bonbons all night.”
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Getting Sudsy
How does a cheerleading squad in the early 2000s make enough money to afford a scamming choreographer? A super sexy carwash, of course!
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So Quotable
Let us not forget that Big Red also put the “‘whore’ in horrifying,” according to the squad.
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Whoops
If you’re having cheer nightmares, it’s time to take a vacation and focus on that advanced chemistry class like your mom said, Torrance.
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Major Burn
When an opposing squad tried to tell the Toros that they “suck,” they got roasted beyond belief with this clever cheer.
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True Love
We wanted Torrance and Cliff to finally kiss so bad during this scene but it wasn’t their time yet.
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If the Skirt Fits
Missy finally comes around to becoming a cheerleader and looks legit incredible in the uniform.
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Finally!
Torrance ended up with Cliff at the end because he believed in her which is all we could ever ask for.
