What happened to 'Bette Davis Eyes' singer Kim Carnes after becoming one of music's biggest stars in the 80s?

Kim Carnes' 'Bette Davis Eyes' has had us all flocking to the dance floor, but what's the singer been up to once she topped the Billboard 100?
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How Kim Carnes Transformed 'Bette Davis Eyes' into an '80s No. 1 Hit

Some songs take time, not to mention the right artist, to become unforgettable hits. "Bette Davis Eyes" was first co-written and recorded in 1974 by Jackie DeShannon, offering a jazz-influenced soft ...
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The Biggest Song of the 1980s Spent 9 Straight Weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100

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'Bette Davis Eyes' singer Kim Carnes turns 81

Kim Carnes, who is best known for singing "Bette Davis Eyes" in 1981, as well as her string of hits from the1970s and 1980s, ...
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1981 Soft Rock Classic, Inspired by a Hollywood Legend, Became A No. 1 Hit

View post: William Shatner and Daughter Reveal Their Battle Overcoming Stage 4 Cancer Together “Bette Davis Eyes” led the Billboard Hot 100 for four straight weeks in 1981. Kim Carnes' version revived ...
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JoJo Siwa’s ‘Bette Davis Eyes’ Cover Reportedly Catches Heat From Singer Kim Carnes

UPDATE — 7/15/25, 8:10 a.m. ET: Kim Carnes has officially weighed in on JoJo Siwa’s “Bette Davis Eyes” cover days after reportedly sharing (and deleting) her thoughts via social media. “When I first ...
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Kim Carnes Weighs In on JoJo Siwa's ‘Bette Davis Eyes' Cover: 'Too Close'

UPDATE - 7/15/25, 8:10 a.m. ET: Kim Carnes has officially weighed in on JoJo Siwa's "Bette Davis Eyes" cover days after reportedly sharing (and deleting) her thoughts via social media. "When I first ...