The Dallas Cowboys have the most famous cheerleading squad in the NFL. Thousands of young women audition every year for a chance to join the iconic group. The squad has become a cultural phenomenon thanks to theNetflix docuseries America’s Sweethearts Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders that follows their journey. Season 3 is confirmed for 2026.
Dec 21, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders perform during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Dec 21, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders perform during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Reece Weaver posted a series of pictures on Instagram on Wednesday. The veteran Dallas Cowboys cheerleader wrote, “Lots of love so far this month,” with heart and sparkle emojis.
Among the photos was a mirror selfie taken in the locker room. It showed Reece and five other cheerleaders posing together. One of the girls in the photo was Charly Barby a fan favorite who made the official squad in 2024 after standing out on the Netflix series.
Thepost quickly went viral with fans calling the locker room mirror selfie sizzling and spicy. Reece has more than one million followers on Instagram. She has been a regular on the Netflix show and remains a veteran member of the squad.
Charly Barby is an Arizona State dance alum who was the final cut in her first tryout year but earned her spot on the 2024 roster.
Making the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders means more than earning a uniform for one season. It marks the start of a lifelong bond with one of the most recognized cheer squads in professional sports.
Many former members build large social media followings and launch successful second careers. The viral photo reminded fans why the Cowboys cheerleaders stand out from every other NFL squad even in the offseason.
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders strengthen team brand
Reece Weaver and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are a steady part of the Dallas Cowboys’ identity. The squad, founded in 1972, has become one of the most recognizable cheer teams in pro sports.
Over the years, they’ve appeared on national TV and taken part in USO tours, building a presence that goes well beyond the sidelines. On game days and across social media, they help keep attention on the team, even when the results on the field are mixed.
Every NFL team has cheerleaders, but the Cowboys’ group has a history few can match. They’ve led their own TV specials, traveled internationally, and starred in the long-running CMT series Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team, which gave viewers a close look at the audition process.
Even simple moments, like a recent locker room selfie, keep them in the public eye and add to the Cowboys’ wide reach across the league.