: Lead singer Phil Lewis has stated the character is fictitious. He based the lyrics on the many young women who flock to Los Angeles seeking stardom, only to face a tragic or faded end. Guitarist Tracii Guns has also debunked the Mansfield theory , though he admitted to having a fondness for her growing up. Music Video Aesthetics
Watch the remastered official music video to see the band's classic end-of-decade glam aesthetic:
Released in late 1989, the official music video is a quintessential example of late-'80s glam rock style.