Cyndi Lauper, 71, Wishes Rarely Seen ‘80s Icon, 64, a Happy Birthday With Touching Video: ‘They're Both Still So Gorgeous'
Cyndi Lauper, 71, Wishes Rarely Seen '80s Icon, 64, a Happy Birthday With Touching Video: 'They're Both Still So Gorgeous' originally appeared on Parade.
When Cyndi Lauper, 71, skyrocketed to fame in the early '80s with She's so Unusual, people were captivated by her unique style, fun tunes and signature speaking voice. That first album contained hits like "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" and "Time After Time," which are two songs that are etched into the fabric of American music culture forever.All artists, no matter how prolific, are inspired by the people who came before them. Just one year prior to Lauper's debut, Culture Club released their debut album Kissing to be Clever, and their single "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" became a huge international hit. In a recently shared video, Lauper shared that frontman Boy George, 64, with his flashy makeup and wild style, inspired her to be her true self.
On June 14, for Boy George's birthday, Lauper shared a video from February 2025 where she acknowledged just that.
"If it wasn't for you when you came out looking how you look, I would have never had the courage to look like I look."
This was just as Lauper brought out the icon to sing "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" with her while performing at London's O2 arena. George complimented her back with the praise""I could listen to you [redacted] all night talking let alone singing, you're amazing."
People were obsessed with seeing the duo together.
"And boom. All of my dreams just came true," wrote one fan.
"My two favorite artists from my childhood gassing each other up and being incredible humans together!? Perfection," wrote another. "I adore you both so much!"
The two icons were also praised as "still so gorgeous" and "still looking great" by several folks in the comments as well.
Turns out, being authentically yourself keeps you young and fresh, and we're taking these two as living proof.
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Cyndi Lauper, 71, Wishes Rarely Seen '80s Icon, 64, a Happy Birthday With Touching Video: 'They're Both Still So Gorgeous' first appeared on Parade on Jun 15, 2025
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