Date of Birth: June 22, 1953
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Date of Death: *Date of Death: N/A (Cyndi Lauper is alive)*
Biography
Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper Thornton, commonly known as Cyndi Lauper, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and activist. Born on June 22, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York, Lauper has made a significant mark in the music industry with her distinctive voice, eclectic fashion sense, and enduring hits. She achieved widespread fame in the 1980s with her debut solo album, “She’s So Unusual” (1983), which included hits like “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” and “Time After Time.” Lauper’s career spans over four decades, during which she has released multiple albums, won numerous awards, and earned a Grammy, an Emmy, and a Tony Award. Beyond music, she is a staunch advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and has been involved in various humanitarian efforts.
5 Interesting Facts about Cyndi Lauper
1. Cyndi Lauper’s debut album “She’s So Unusual” made her the first female artist to have four top-five hits from one album on the Billboard Hot 100.
2. She co-founded the True Colors Fund, which aims to end homelessness among LGBTQ+ youth.
3. Lauper won a Tony Award for Best Original Score for the Broadway musical “Kinky Boots” in 2013.
4. She is one of the few artists to have won a Grammy, an Emmy, and a Tony Award.
5. Lauper has sold over 50 million records worldwide.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Cyndi Lauper
1. “Girls just want to have fun.”
2. “You can laugh when I talk, but not when I sing.”
3. “To me, the point of all these movies and TV shows and music is to inspire people to be who they are, be themselves.”
4. “When I sing, I believe. I’m honest.”
5. “You can’t stamp out individuality – there’s too much of it!”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Cyndi Lauper’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $50 million.
Children
Cyndi Lauper has one child, a son named Declyn Wallace Thornton Lauper, born on November 19, 1997, with her husband, actor David Thornton.
Relevant Links
1. [Cyndi Lauper’s Official Website](https://cyndilauper.com/
2. [Cyndi Lauper on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0490982/
5. [True Colors United](https://truecolorsunited.org/ – The organization co-founded by Cyndi Lauper
