AN iconic 80s pop star looked unrecognisable during a recent shopping trip – but can you guess who it is?
If you know your 80s music, you’re bound to have heard her band thousands of times on the radio.
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The four-piece had two number one singles, five studio albums and became one of the most successful pop rock groups of the decade.
Indeed, The Bangles were also known for their big 80s hairstyles and rock chic ensembles on stage but now founding member Susanna Hoffs embraces an entirely different aesthetic.
Now 65, Susanna looks fresh-faced and youthful without the heavy eyeliner and backcombed hair she embraced in the bands’ heyday.
The star was pictured beaming during a shopping trip in Los Angeles, with many unsuspecting bystanders probably failing to realise they were in the presence of pop rock royalty.
Susanna wore an outfit much more suitable for a shopping trip than a gig, consisting of black joggers, a grey long-line T-shirt and a pink cardigan.
She completed the look with trainers and a cream crossbody bag, while her brown hair hung loosely around her shoulders as she wheeled her goods back to her car.
Susanna had formed The Bangles with sisters Vicki and Debbi Peterson before the trio were joined by Annette Zilinskas.
But after Annette left in 1983, the band landed a new bassist – Michael Steele – and the four piece were on the path to stardom.
During their career they released 25 singles and their biggest hits included Walk Like An Egyptian, Manic Monday and Eternal Flame.
However, the group disbanded in 1989 due to behind-the-scenes tensions.
Almost a decade later in 1998, The Bangles reunited and started recording new music and touring together once again.
Michael left again in 2005 before original bassist Annette rejoined the group in 2018 after performing with them at select live shows across the previous four years.
During the band’s heyday, Susanna was rumoured to have dated Back to the Future star Michael J Fox for a brief period of time.
In 1988 she met actor Donovan Leitch, and the couple dated for two years before parting ways in 1991.
She then married husband Jay Roach – a filmmaker – in 1993 and the couple have two sons.
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