Kylie Minogue

Singer, Actress

Australian Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger, Actress
NationalityAustralian
Date of Birth28/05/1968
Age57 years
BirthplaceMelbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameKylie Ann Minogue
SummaryAustralian pop superstar who first gained fame as an actress on the soap opera Neighbours (1986-1988) before becoming one of the highest-selling female artists from Australia. Known for dance-pop and disco-influenced music with international hits spanning multiple decades.

Personal Life

ResidenceChelsea, London
HealthDiagnosed with breast cancer in May 2005 at age 36; underwent surgery and chemotherapy; returned to touring in late 2006

Relationships & More

Past Relationships
  • Olivier Martinez (French actor, met at 2003 Grammy Awards, ended February 2007)
  • Andrés Velencoso (model)
  • Joshua Sasse (briefly engaged, split 2017)
  • Paul Solomons (dated, broke up early 2023)

Family

FatherRonald Charles Minogue (accountant, Irish ancestry)
Siblings
  • Dannii Minogue (actress and musician, younger)
  • Brendan Minogue (younger)

Career

ActingCast in Neighbours as Charlene Mitchell (1986-1988); wedding episode attracted 20 million viewers; won four Logie Awards in one year; youngest recipient of Gold Logie Award
Music Career StartSigned to PWL in 1987; debut album Kylie released July 1988
Major Albums
  • Kylie (1988) - best-selling album of the 1980s by female artist
  • Light Years (2000)
  • Fever (2001)
  • Body Language (2003)
  • Ultimate Kylie (2004, greatest hits)
  • X (2007)
  • Aphrodite (2010)
Hit Singles
  • I Should Be So Lucky
  • The Loco-Motion
  • Especially for You
  • Hand on Your Heart
  • Better the Devil You Know
  • Can't Get You Out of My Head
  • Come into My World
  • Love at First Sight
AwardsGrammy Award for Best Dance Recording for 'Come into My World' (2004); first Australian recording artist to win in major Grammy category since Men at Work (1983); Member of the Order of the British Empire (2008)

Style Quotient

FashionFashion icon; partnered with H&M for beachwear line; launched Love Kylie lingerie brand

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Gave first television singing performance in 1985 but was not invited to join the cast
2. Father is fifth-generation Australian with Irish ancestry
3. Appeared in films including San Andreas, Holy Motors, and Moulin Rouge
4. Won Mo Award for Australian Entertainer of the Year
5. Left PWL in 1992 to sign with Deconstruction Records to broaden musical style
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