Cyndi Lauper hit with backlash over SAVE Act stance as critics say ‘stick to performing’

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Meryl Streep spoke out against the SAVE America Act on Wednesday, saying married woman would need to prove who they are if the legislation passed. Pop icon Cyndi Lauper is facing backlash after blasting a Republican-backed voting bill, warning her followers in a fiery social media post that the SAVE (Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility) Act is "not about protecting against voter fraud — it’s about voter suppression." In an Instagram video, Lauper urged Americans — particularly women — to push back. "It’s me, Cyndi. Don’t be fooled. The SAVE Act is not about protecting against voter fraud — it’s about voter suppression. Congress is trying to pass the SAVE Act to make it harder to vote, especially for millions of women," she said. MERYL STREEP CLAIMS SAVE AMERICA ACT FORCES MARRIED WOMEN TO 'PROVE WHO THEY ARE' TO VOTE Cyndi Lauper urged women to o