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Cyndi Lauper is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and activist who rose to fame in the 1980s with her catchy pop songs and colourful style.
She is one of the most successful and influential female artists of all time, with over 50 million records sold worldwide and numerous awards and honours, including a Grammy, an Emmy, a Tony, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Cyndi is also known for her social and humanitarian work, supporting causes such as LGBTQ+ rights, women’s rights, and HIV/AIDS awareness.
Real name Cynthia Lauper, Cyndi Lauper is 70 years old as of 2024. She was born on June 22, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York. She grew up in Queens, New York.
Cyndi Lauper’s parents are Fred Lauper Sr and Catrine Gallo-Lauper. Her father left the family when she was five years old, and her mother remarried and divorced again, and died in 2022.
Cyndi has two siblings: an older sister named Ellen Lauper, who is an acupuncturist and herbalist in Los Angeles, and a younger brother named Fred Lauper Jr.
Cyndi Lauper started her music career in 1977, when she formed a rockabilly band called Blue Angel with John Turi.
They released one album in 1980, but it was not a commercial success.
Lauper then pursued a solo career and signed with Portrait Records in 1983. Her debut album, She’s So Unusual, was a huge hit and made her a pop icon.
Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Want To Have Fun (Official Video)
Cyndi Lauper has many famous songs that showcase her talent and style. Some of her most popular songs are:
Cyndi Lauper’s husband is David Thornton, an American actor who has appeared in films such as Home Alone 3 and John Q.
They met on the set of the 1991 film Off and Running and got married on November 24, 1991.
They have one son together, named Declyn Wallace Thornton Lauper123, who was born on November 19, 1997.
He is also a musician who goes by the name Dex Lauper and has released songs on SoundCloud.