KISS Lead Singer Paul Stanley Appears Unrecognizable in Rare Los Angeles Sighting

Paul Stanley, the iconic lead singer of the legendary rock band KISS, was recently seen in a rare public outing in Los Angeles, appearing drastically different without his signature makeup and flamboyant stage costumes. Now 73, Stanley opted for a casual look with long black hair, which he has kept to cover a congenital deformity called microtia, a condition where the external ear is missing or malformed. Despite his physical challenges and insecurities growing up, Stanley used fame and his distinctive style as a way to assert confidence and push back against ridicule. Meanwhile, Fairuza Balk, known for her role as Nancy in the 1996 cult classic film The Craft, has also reinvented her career by focusing on jewelry making, art, and music, while continuing to act sporadically. Both stars have transitioned from their peak fame periods in the '70s, '80s, and '90s to lead more private or varied lives, surprising fans with their changed appearances and new pursuits.