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

: 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)

: Her real-life mother, Catrine Lauper , played the role of her mother. Her brother, Butch Lauper, also appeared. : The chaotic bedroom scene is a direct

: It was the first music video to use the Quantel Mirage computer system, which created the "bubbly" visuals and computer-generated images of Lauper dancing with her lawyer. Key Features & Production Details : Her real-life

: Her manager, David Wolff, and her attorney, Elliot Hoffman , both made appearances—Hoffman played her buttoned-up dancing partner.

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

: The video is recognized as one of the first multi-racial music videos to receive heavy rotation, featuring dancers from diverse backgrounds. Lauper's "thrift-store chic" fashion—including her signature orange hair and mismatched accessories—became a major cultural trend.