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Cyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper (born Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper, June 22, 1953) is an iconic American singer, songwriter, and actress known for her vibrant style, powerful voice, and hits like "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" and "Time After Time," breaking records as the first female artist with four Top 5 hits from a debut album, She's So Unusual, and becoming a Grammy-winning Best New Artist in 1985. Rising from Queens, NY, she overcame early struggles, formed the band Blue Angel, and launched a solo career marked by catchy pop, a distinctive look, and later, activism for LGBTQ+ rights, co-founding the True Colors United.

Known For

Discography Highlights

  • Detour 2016
  • Kinky Boots (2016 West End Cast) 2016
  • Kinky Boots (Original 2013 Broadway Cast) 2013
  • Memphis Blues 2010
  • Bring Ya to the Brink 2008

Soundtrack Appearances

Clueless

Clueless

Movie • 1995
1 song
  • After teaming up with Tai to help those in need, Cher reveals her desire to continue doing good deeds. It seems her recent acts of kindness have sparked a sense of purpose within her.

Family Guy

Family Guy

TV Show • S21
2 songs
Good Omens

Good Omens

TV Show • S3
1 song
Napoleon Dynamite

Napoleon Dynamite

Movie • 2004
1 song
Stranger Things

Stranger Things

TV Show • S2
1 song
  • In this chaotic dance moment, Lucas fumbles an ask to Max, while Will gets hit up by a classmate. Meanwhile, Stacy shoots down Dustin's invitation, prompting Nancy to swoop in and ask him out instead. And amidst the social chaos, Hopper runs into Joyce outside and extends a cigarette offer.

Stranger Things: Tales from '85
1 song
The Masked Singer

The Masked Singer

TV Show • S14
1 song