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Singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha speech at Cyndi Lauper's handprint and footprint ceremony on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the world-famous TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, California, USA. This video is available for editorial use in all media and worldwide. To ensure compliance and proper licensing of this video, please contact us. ©MaximoTV
Singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha speech at Cyndi Lauper's handprint and footprint ceremony on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the world-famous TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, California, USA. This video is available for editorial use in all media and worldwide. To ensure compliance and proper licensing of this video, please contact us. ©MaximoTV
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00:00 Hi everyone, how are you feeling?
00:06 I mean, isn't it a beautiful day?
00:08 This is such a perfect day.
00:09 Okay, it is such an incredible honor to be here today to celebrate the illustrious career
00:16 of a true icon, Cindy Lauper.
00:24 Her legacy as an artist, singer, songwriter, actress, and activist will now forever be
00:30 enshrined in Hollywood history right here in front of the Chinese Theater.
00:36 To say that Cindy is someone that I've idolized my entire life is an understatement, you guys.
00:43 I remember growing up as a little girl in New York City, and I'd be dancing around the
00:49 house to one of my mother's favorite artists, who is Cindy, and she quickly became one of
00:55 my favorite artists.
00:57 And not only was I drawn to her infectious melodies and her edgy style, but it was most
01:04 importantly her unapologetic nature to be her true self, her true authentic self.
01:10 She helped to empower me not only as an artist, but most importantly as a woman.
01:18 And now to be able to call her a friend is so awesome, you guys.
01:22 I can't believe I'm here.
01:24 So this is so amazing.
01:25 So thank you.
01:28 For over 40 years, she's been teaching us that time after time, girls just want to have
01:35 fun and that we should always let our true colors shine through.
01:41 She won her first Grammy in 1985 as Best New Artist and has not stopped blessing the world
01:47 with her art since.
01:50 She also has a Tony, an Emmy, and countless other awards to her name.
01:56 But the most important thing is she's always used her platform to advocate and fight for
02:01 the underdog, especially women, people living with HIV/AIDS, and the entire LGBTQ+ community.
02:17 She has worked with so many important organizations, including the Human Rights Campaign, Planned
02:23 Parenthood, AmFar, and she even started her own charities, the True Colors United, to
02:30 help bring an end to homelessness among the LGBTQ youth.
02:35 And the girls just want to have Fundamental Rights Fund to support.
02:41 Yeah.
02:42 Yes.
02:43 Thank you.
02:44 Come on.
02:45 Let's go.
02:46 Thank you.
02:49 And the girls just want to have Fundamental Rights Fund to support organizations that
02:53 advance the women's rights and health.
02:56 Cindy, I know you're back there.
02:59 I hope you hear me.
03:00 I just want to say your heart is as big as your talent.
03:05 And as you continue to make the world a better place, no one is more deserving of this honor
03:10 than you.
03:12 Thank you for inspiring so many of us throughout the years.
03:16 It's an honor to be able to share this special moment with you.
03:19 I love you, Cindy.
03:20 Thank you.
03:21 Thank you.
03:22 Thank you.
03:23 Let's go.
03:24 Let's go.
03:24 [APPLAUSE]
03:28 (whooshing)