Debbie Gibson Then & Now: The 80s Pop Star From Her Young Years To Today

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August 31, 2023 12:00PM EDT

Debbie Gibson was a teen sensation in the 80s & you can see her best photos here in honor of her birthday.

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Debbie Gibson: Photos

Debbie Gibson: Photos — Debbie Gibson, born August 31, 1970, was an 80s sensation who’s still entertaining to this day. The singer/actress was just 17 when her triple-platinum debut album ‘Out of the Blue’ was released in 1987. The single ‘Foolish Beat’ put Debbie in music history as the youngest female artist to write, produce, and perform a Billboard Hot 100 number-one single. She continued to release music from the 90s to now.

Debbie is also an actress, who has played Eponine in ‘Les Misérables’ and Sandy in ‘Grease’, among other roles in touring productions. She’s enjoyed several reality TV appearances, joining Donald Trump’s ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’ in 2012. She was a contestant on ‘Dancing With The Stars’ in 2017. On the fiction side, Debbie starred in the Hallmark movie ‘Wedding of Dreams’.

Want to see more photos of Miss Debbie Gibson over the years? Check out our photos here.

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Debbie Gibson Plays Guitar

Debbie Gibson Plays Guitar — Debbie Gibson plays guitar in San Remo. Looking so 80s, she wore an acid-washed denim jacket.

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Debbie Gibson In 1988

Debbie Gibson In 1988 — Debbie Gibson looks super cute in plaid in this photo from Italy’s San Remo Music Festival in Feb. 1988. She accessorized with a velvet hat and big belt.

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Debbie Gibson In 1989

Debbie Gibson In 1989 — In-vested! Debbie Gibson poses for a portrait in 1989. Along with a floral vest, she sported a sparkling ‘D’ pendant and a tee shirt with rolled-up sleeves with her hair back in a bandana.

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Debbie Gibson In 1992

Debbie Gibson In 1992 — Deborah Gibson is sweet in an off-the-shoulder floral number in this 1992 photo. Even her headband matched!

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Debbie Gibson At The 2003 Teen Choice Awards

Debbie Gibson At The 2003 Teen Choice Awards — Debbie Gibson wore a pea green look to the 2003 Teen Choice Awards. She flashed a bit of belly between her cargo skirt and draped top.

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Debbie Gibson & Gene Simmons

Debbie Gibson & Gene Simmons — Gene Simmons of KISS hugs Debbie Gibson at the 2004 American Music Awards. She was chic in blush sequins.

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Debbie Gibson On Playboy

Debbie Gibson On Playboy — Debbie Gibson poses with her issue of Playboy at a party celebrating her cover on Feb. 15, 2005. She was sexy in a blue halter dress.

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Debbie Gibson At The Premiere Of ‘Mega Python vs. Gatoroid’

Debbie Gibson At The Premiere Of ‘Mega Python vs. Gatoroid’ — Deborah Gibson attends the premiere of ‘Mega Python vs. Gatoroid’ in New York on Jan. 24, 2011. Her silky wine red dress had a bow on the hip and she added silver heels.

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Debbie Gibson In 2011

Debbie Gibson In 2011 — Rutledge Taylor and Deborah Gibson pose during Perez Hilton’s 33rd Birthday Party in LA on Mar. 26, 2011. They were dressed to impress at the event, which had a blue theme.

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Debbie Gibson At The Premiere Of ‘Rock Of Ages’

Debbie Gibson At The Premiere Of ‘Rock Of Ages’ — Deborah Gibson looks red hot in a tight scarlet dress during the premiere of ‘Rock Of Ages’ in LA on Jun. 8, 2012. Her one-strapped dress had gold details on the side.

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Debbie Gibson In 2013

Debbie Gibson In 2013 — Deborah Gibson celebrates her roots during the premiere of the National Geographic miniseries ‘The ’80’s: The Decade That Made Us’ on Apr. 9, 2013. Her black dress had cap sleeves and a sexy keyhole.

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Debbie Gibson Walks The Go Red For Women Show

Debbie Gibson Walks The Go Red For Women Show — Deborah Gibson struts her stuff down the catwalk of the Go Red For Women fashion show on Feb. 11, 2016 during New York Fashion Week. The bell bottom jumpsuit had bits of lace showing off Debbie’s long legs and toned center.

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Debbie Gibson At The Premiere Of ‘Jojo Rabbit’

Debbie Gibson At The Premiere Of ‘Jojo Rabbit’ — Deborah Gibson is cute in a plunging red and black animal print ensemble during the premiere of ‘Jojo Rabbit’ on Oct. 15, 2019. Black peep-toe pumps with rhinestones added another glam touch.

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Debbie Gibson at ‘Magic Mike Live’

Debbie Gibson at ‘Magic Mike Live’ — Deborah Gibson celebrated the grand opening of ‘Magic Mike Live’ at Las Vegas’ Sahara on Sep. 25, 2021. Her little leather romper was so cool.

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Debbie Gibson At Billy Joel & Olivia Rodrigo’s Concert

Debbie Gibson At Billy Joel & Olivia Rodrigo’s Concert — Debbie Gibson looks rocker chic backstage at Billy Joel’s concert with Olivia Rodrigo at Madison Square Garden on Aug. 24, 2022. She teamed a vintage tee made of half a Blonde top and half a Rolling Stones shirt with Daisy Dukes and peep toe Louboutins.

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