Cyndi Lauper Had a 'Hard Time with Fame' After Her Debut Album in 1983: 'Scared the Hell Out of Me'

Cyndi Lauper in Japan in 1983.Photo:Koh Hasebe/Shinko Music/Getty Images Koh Hasebe/Shinko Music/Getty Images Cyndi Lauper spoke about her rise to fame in the early ‘80sThe singer called the experience “a hard time"“I wanted to do wilder things, and people would say, ‘Oh, that’s just strange,'” Lauper remembersForCyndi Lauper, burgeoning fame wasn’t exactly fun.The star opened up about the toll her early success took on her in an interview withVulturepublished Thursday, Nov.

Cynthia Bailey 'Really Hopes' Lenny Kravitz Didn't Hear Her Viral Story That He Once Got Her Number But Never Called (Exclusive)

From left: Cynthia Bailey, Lenny Kravtiz.Photo:Frazer Harrison/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Frazer Harrison/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Cynthia Baileyis hopingLenny Kravitzis still in the dark when it comes to the viral story about their missed connection.TheReal Housewives of Atlantastar, 57, previously revealed that the Grammy winner, 60, did not call her after obtaining her phone number.Bailey noted that she “didn’t really feel any sparks” with the musician but he still asked for her number atMick Jagger’s star-studded 80th birthday partylast July in London.

Cynthia Erivo and Jennifer Hudson SingColor PurpleDuet for First Time Since Costarring in 2015 Broadway Hit

Cynthia ErivoandJennifer Hudsonhad a reunion to sing about, alright! The two actresses — who costarred on Broadway in the 2015 revival ofThe Color Purple— were together again on the Wednesday, Nov. 27 episode ofThe Jennifer Hudson Show, where they reminisced about their experience on stage and even broke into song. It was an emotional experience for Erivo, who teared up as she looked back at photos of her time in the musical with Hudson.

Cynthia Erivo Brings Elphaba Energy to 2024 CFDA Awards in Witchy Hooded Gown and Incredibly Elaborate Talon Nails

Cynthia Erivo at 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards.Photo:Kristina Bumphrey/WWD via Getty; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Kristina Bumphrey/WWD via Getty; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty If anyone’s going to bring wicked style to the red carpet, it’sCynthia Erivo. And she hasn’t put a stop to her fashionableWicked-inspired streak just yet. On Oct. 28, the award-winning actress and singer stepped out in New York City to host the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards, where she turned heads in a dramatic look.

Cynthia Erivo Explains Why She Is 'Very Tight-Lipped with My Relationships': 'I Give Enough of Myself'

Cynthia Erivo in London on May 11, 2023.Photo:Karwai Tang/WireImageCynthia Erivois keeping her relationship cards close to her chest.The actress touched on her personal life — and why she prefers to keep it private — during a joint interview withWickedcostarAriana Grande, forVanity Fair’s November 2024 issue ahead of the highly anticipated release of the first part of their musical film.“I’m very tight-lipped with my relationships, ’cause I don’t think that my relationship is for anyone else but for me,” said Erivo, 37.