'Cheer' star Jerry Harris says he was starstruck by Billie Eilish at the Oscars and 8 more things you didn't know

  • Jerry Harris, one of the star cheerleaders featured on Netflix's "Cheer," recently partnered with Panera to celebrate the launch of the company's new unlimited coffee subscription service. 
  • He answered some rapid-fire questions for Insider about the last thing he Googled, his favorite way to "mat talk," and why he's excited to "spread positivity" with Panera. 
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"Cheer" star Jerry Harris recently teamed up with Panera to promote the launch of the company's new unlimited coffee subscription service. 

While talking about his partnership with the fast-casual chain, the Navarro College athlete answered some rapid-fire questions for Insider, in which he told us about the last thing he Googled, the best way to "mat talk," and why he can't wait to spread positivity with Panera in a new series for social media called "Love Mondays." 

1. What's your go-to coffee order? 

A hot cup of black coffee with lots of sugar. 

2. What's your go-to piece of "mat talk?"

Honestly, it changes each time depending on the situation, but I always try to make it a point to just encourage everyone and help lift them up.

3. Have you ever been starstruck? Who was it, and what happened? 

Meeting Billie Eilish on the Oscars red carpet was pretty amazing. 

4. What's one thing you'll never travel without?

My phone, for sure. 

5. What's the last thing you Googled? 

I love watching cheer competitions. It's so fun. 

6. Do you have a Google alert for yourself? 

No. 

7. Why did you partner with Panera? 

I love Panera, so when they reached out, I was super excited to partner on something I am passionate about — spreading positivity. Also, they have a new unlimited coffee subscription which is amazing. 

8. Can you tell us more about your "Love Mondays" social series? 

So, the "Love Mondays" social series happens every Monday in March to bring positivity to your day. I kicked off the series with fans live on Panera's Facebook and Instagram where they shared their bad Monday stories with me, and I was able to give them a cup of positivity to start their week off right. It was really fun. 

9. What do you do to comfort yourself when you're sad? 

I always try to surround myself with positive people. I know I have a support team I can talk with to help lift me up. And if you're having a hard day, always remember that it won't always be this hard — push through! 

Disclosure: Mathias Döpfner, CEO of Business Insider’s parent company, Axel Springer, is a Netflix board member.Generation Z from Business Insider Intelligence

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