Susanna Hoffs, the iconic voice behind one of the 1980s' biggest bands, was recently photographed enjoying a casual day out in Los Angeles with her husband, famed comedy director Jay Roach. The sighting offers a glimpse into the life of the musician after her chart-topping heyday with The Bangles.
From Band Founder to Style Icon
The 66-year-old co-founded the legendary group with Debbi Peterson and Vicki Peterson in 1981. Together, they produced a string of era-defining hits including Manic Monday, Walk Like An Egyptian, In Your Room, and the timeless ballad Eternal Flame. Despite the band's initial split in the late 1980s, Hoffs' connection to the music remains indelible.
During her latest LA outing, Hoffs showcased a naturally youthful appearance, opting for a makeup-free look. She wore a practical yet stylish ensemble of a black puffer jacket, matching sweatpants, and sneakers. Her husband, 68-year-old Jay Roach, complemented her low-key style in a black sweater, striped shirt, jeans, and his own pair of trainers.
A Power Couple's Lasting Legacy
While Hoffs defined a musical generation, Jay Roach carved out his own space in Hollywood comedy history. He is the director behind beloved franchises such as Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) and Meet the Parents (2000). His more recent work includes the 2019 drama Bombshell and last year's The Roses. The pair married in 1993 and have two sons, born in 1995 and 1998.
Following The Bangles' dissolution, Hoffs pursued a solo career but never replicated the monumental success of her band years. The group eventually reunited in the late 1990s, spurred on by recording a track for Roach's Austin Powers film. They have continued to tour intermittently, releasing their most recent album, Sweetheart of the Sun, in 2011.
Life After the Limelight
Today, Susanna Hoffs has cultivated a new role as a social media influencer, charming nearly one million Instagram followers with videos that celebrate graceful ageing and a refreshingly natural aesthetic. In a surprising revelation, she once disclosed that the band's classic hit Eternal Flame was initially rejected by her bandmates during the making of their third album, Everything, only to be saved later by their producer.
Her journey from 1980s rock star to multifaceted artist, author, and online personality illustrates a career built on enduring talent and adaptability. While The Bangles' legacy is firmly cemented in music history, Hoffs continues to write new chapters in her own unique story.
