Cyndi Lauper is an American singer, songwriter, actress and activist who rose to fame in the 1980s with her debut album She's So Unusual. Her single 'True Colors' was released in 1986 and became a worldwide hit, reaching number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and earning her a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Lauper has since released several more albums and singles, and continues to be a successful artist and advocate for social causes.