Overview
- At Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater, Roan introduced Lauper’s induction wearing near-replica pieces from the 1986 “True Colors” video, including a shredded newspaper skirt and a towering crystal headpiece.
- Stylist Genesis Webb coordinated the look with a custom skirt by Efrain Nava and a sculptural headpiece by Manny Robertson, adding vintage finds sourced on eBay.
- Makeup artist Dee Carrion echoed the video’s palette with canary yellow and fuchsia accents, and nail artist Rachel Sun created newsprint press-ons to match the skirt.
- Roan said her bond with Lauper began at 14 when performing “True Colors” led to her first singing win, calling Lauper a model of authenticity and advocacy.
- Lauper thanked Roan in her acceptance speech and performed a medley with guests including Avril Lavigne and Salt-N-Pepa; Roan also drew laughs after a brief prompter slip.