Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Want To Have Fun (official Video) May 2026

: The chaotic bedroom scene is a direct homage to the stateroom scene in the 1935 Marx Brothers film A Night at the Opera . Location & Awards

The official music video for Cyndi Lauper's "" is celebrated for its groundbreaking production, multi-racial inclusivity, and iconic personal cameos. Directed by Edd Griles, the video was produced for under $35,000 using a largely volunteer cast and high-end digital editing equipment loaned by Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels. Key Features & Production Details Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Want To Have Fun (Official Video)

: The cast consists of several people from Lauper's real life: : The chaotic bedroom scene is a direct

: Her manager, David Wolff, and her attorney, Elliot Hoffman , both made appearances—Hoffman played her buttoned-up dancing partner. Key Features & Production Details : The cast

: Professional wrestler "Captain" Lou Albano played her agitated father, a role that led to a long-term partnership between Lauper and the WWF.