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Photographs from the 1980s show her with heavily curled hair, exaggerated volume, and bold fashion choices that instantly identify the era

Those looks were widely copied, parodied, and remembered—not because they were subtle, but because they were fearless. She understood something many celebrities never do: if people are going to talk, give them something unforgettable to talk about.

As the decades passed, her career expanded rather than slowed. She crossed into pop music, dominated film and television, and became a box-office draw with roles in major Hollywood productions. She won multiple Grammy Awards, earned countless industry honors, and achieved a rare feat—remaining relevant without chasing trends.