Jennifer Rush enjoyed a remarkable career as a pop and rock singer. She rose to fame in the 1980s and achieved worldwide success with “The Power of Love.” Here’s a look at how the singer has changed over the years.
42 Years After “The Power of Love”: Jennifer Rush Is Unrecognizable Today
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Jennifer Rush
Jennifer Rush had a massive hit in the '80s with "The Power of Love." But what became of the singer? We take a look back at her career and show you what she looks like today.
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Jennifer Rush grew up in New York and Germany. In 1979, she initially tried to launch her singing career in the U.S., but then moved to Germany in search of success. There, she was signed to a record label in the early 1980s. At that time, she was still known by her birth name, Heidi Stern. She dropped that name shortly thereafter and changed it to Jennifer Rush. Here you can see Jennifer in 1984; even back then, she was already sporting a rock-and-roll look.
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Her big break came in 1984 with the single "The Power of Love," which was initially a hit mainly in the United Kingdom. Eventually, the song also entered the charts in other countries.
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In the mid-1980s, her albums "Movin'" and "Heart over Mind" were released. The latter album features a duet between Jennifer and Elton John titled "Flames of Paradise." At the time, Jennifer performed with teased hair and rock-inspired outfits in black.
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After several successful releases, Jennifer Rush returned to the United States in the 1990s, where she studied at Harvard and raised her daughter. During this time, she continued to release albums.
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During a performance in 1993, she wowed the audience with her voluminous hair and bright red lipstick. Jennifer Rush remained a popular rock singer.
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But she looked stunning even with straight hair, as seen here in 1996. She was less successful in the U.S. than in Europe, which is why Jennifer enjoyed more privacy there.
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Wow, this look from the year 2000 is really something else. That singer can definitely pull off anything!
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In the 2000s, Jennifer Rush's success began to wane. She was still performing, but her new songs no longer made it onto the charts.
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In 2010, she released the album "Now Is the Hour," which received little attention. However, Jennifer continued to delight fans with her style during performances. Here, she accentuated her long legs with over-the-knee boots.