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She’s a living legend with a career spanning over four decades, but on Thursday, Cyndi Lauper proved she still knows how to surprise fans — this time with her laid-back, casual airport style. The 71-year-old singer was spotted arriving at Sydney Airport looking nearly unrecognizable, dressed in a relaxed double denim outfit that was far from her usual bold, glam aesthetic.
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Wearing an unbuttoned denim jacket layered over a black blouse and coordinating pants, Lauper completed the look with oversized dark sunglasses and a playful Goonies-themed beanie. The outfit blended streetwise comfort with her signature offbeat flair — and though she tried to keep things incognito, that unmistakable cheeky grin gave her away.
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Born in New York, Lauper first rose to fame in the early 1980s with her groundbreaking debut album She’s So Unusual, which featured the iconic hit Girls Just Want to Have Fun. The track, originally written by Robert Hazard, was reimagined by Lauper into an empowering anthem for women — something she recounted during a recent appearance on The Project.
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“They kept saying, ‘Make it a female anthem,’ and I thought, ‘Okay, I can do that,’” she shared on The Project. “What they didn’t realize was that I had already burned my training bra at the first women’s demonstration in ’69. I’ve always been ready to speak up.”
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With her distinctive voice and punk-meets-pop persona, Lauper has continued to inspire new generations with both her music and her outspoken advocacy.
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Lauper is currently in Australia wrapping up her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour, which began in Montreal, Canada, in October 2024. She’s already performed sold-out shows in Brisbane, Newcastle, and Sydney, with Adelaide and Perth next on the itinerary.
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Joining her for the Australian concerts are none other than The Veronicas — Aussie pop royalty in their own right — who have long cited Lauper as a major influence on their sound and style.
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Despite toning down her wardrobe for a travel day, Lauper’s presence was as magnetic as ever. With over 17 million monthly listeners on Spotify and over 50 million records sold globally, she remains one of the most beloved figures in pop music history.
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Hits like Time After Time, True Colors, and She Bop continue to resonate with fans old and new, and her farewell tour is a celebration of that legacy — a chance to say goodbye while still at the top of her game.
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Though she may have left the eccentric clothing at home for her airport arrival, Cyndi Lauper reminded everyone that true style isn’t just about clothes — it’s about attitude. Even in double denim, she radiated the same fierce individuality that made her a pop icon in the first place.
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As she bids farewell to the stage, Lauper does so with the same spirit she’s always had: bold, unapologetic, and unforgettable.
