There is nothing fake about Lauper she’s the real deal.

Here is the untold truth of Cyndi Lauper.

But big execs at record labels had other ideas.

Cyndi Lauper

Sheexplained, “I didn’t want to be like somebody else.

I could only ever be a second-rate somebody else, but I could be a first-rate me.

And that’s what I wanted.”

Cyndi Lauper

In an interview onThe Realin 2018, Lauper was praised for her ability to pull off any hairstyle effortlessly.

In the interview, her hair was a really light blonde with soft blue and violet highlights.

As Lauper explained in her playful way, “It’s hair, have some fun.”

Cyndi Lauper

As pro wrestling commentatorMichael Colesummarized, “Cyndi Lauper is the reason that WWE came to the mainstream.”

Lauper became involved in the WWE through her boyfriend and manager at the time, David Wolff.

Lennie Petze produced bothThe Wrestling Albumand Lauper’s first solo albumShe’s So Unusual.

Cyndi Lauper

In 2019, Lauperwas inductedinto the WWE Hall of Fame.

Lauper was reluctant to go on welfare, instead wanting to work at any job she could.

She was eventually hired to work at a kennel.

young Cyndi Lauper

She also managed to complete her GED and enrolled in college to study art.

The rest, as they say, is history!

While working there, Lauper would often take payment in the form of used clothing rather than money.

Cyndi Lauper

Lauper has psoriasis, which, contrary to popular belief, is much more than just a rash.

“They changed my mind about everything,” she told KTLA 5.

“I wasn’t alone.”

Cyndi Lauper

Lauper explained, “It was catchy though, and I was honored to freakin' sing it.”

She was feeling depressed.

While working on the filmOff and Running, Lauper met David Thornton, and the two quickly became friends.

Cyndi Lauper

The couple were married on Nov. 24, 1991 and are still happily married today.

While it has not always been easy, Lauper was able to see the positives.

But then, 10 minutes later she’ll forget."

Cyndi Lauper and David Thornton

Lauper and her mother seem to be closer than ever.

In September 2019, Lauper celebrated her mother’s 89th birthday.

So, it’s pretty shocking to think that this song may not have been well-received at first.

Cyndi Lauper

Clearly, that head programmer was all wrong.

That’s why we’re called True Colors United."

Lauper explained toABC Newsthat her conversations with Thornton were very realistic and practical.

Cyndi Lauper and her mother

“When you’re done, you’re done.

You don’t have to do any more,” she said.

“You do what you want to do and that’s it.”

Cyndi Lauper

To Lauper, age is clearly just a number, not a sign of when to do things.

Speaking withUs Weekly, Lauper said, “I’m half-Sicilian.

Where I come from, the women endure.”

Cyndi Lauper

She was never overly concerned about being or remaining famous.

“you’re able to’t live your whole life worrying about staying famous,” she shared.

Clearly, Lauper has always remained true to herself and the goals she wanted to achieve.

Cyndi Lauper

She’s always been open to trying new ideas and learning new things.

“I find it remarkable when the ‘industry people’ attempt to pigeonhole you, like they know.

Even me, I don’t know what I can do,” she explained.

Cyndi Lauper