Kylie Minogue facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kylie Minogue AO OBE
Minogue in 2025
Born	Kylie Ann Minogue (1968-05-28) 28 May 1968 (age 57) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Citizenship	Australia United Kingdom
Occupation	Singer songwriter actress
Years active	1979–present
Works	Albums singles songs recorded concert tours filmography videography products
Relatives	Dannii Minogue (sister)
Awards	Full list
Musical career
Genres	Pop dance-pop disco
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Astralwerks BMG Rights Management Capitol Deconstruction Geffen PWL Mushroom Parlophone Warner
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Kylie Ann Minogue (born 28 May 1968) is an Australian singer, songwriter, and actress. She is often called the "Princess of Pop". Kylie is famous in both music and fashion. She has won many awards, including two Grammy Awards and four Brit Awards.

Kylie Minogue is the best-selling Australian female artist ever. She has sold over 80 million records worldwide. In 2024, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, Kylie first became known for playing Charlene Robinson in the TV show Neighbours (1986–1988). She started her music career in the late 1980s. She released four dance-pop albums with PWL. By the early 1990s, Kylie had many hit songs in Australia and the UK. These included "The Loco-Motion", "I Should Be So Lucky", and "Better the Devil You Know".

In 1999, Kylie joined Parlophone and returned to dance music. Her album Light Years (2000) had number-one hits like "Spinning Around". Her next album, Fever (2001), became a huge international success. It is her best-selling album so far. The main song, "Can't Get You Out of My Head", was a worldwide hit. It sold over five million copies.

Kylie kept changing her style and trying different music types. She had more successful songs like "Slow" and "All the Lovers". In 2017, she signed with BMG Rights Management. This led to several number-one albums in Australia and the UK. These include Golden (2018) and Disco (2020). She is the only female artist in the UK to have number-one albums and a top ten song in five decades.

Kylie has also acted in films like The Delinquents (1989) and Moulin Rouge! (2001). She was a judge on The Voice UK and The Voice Australia in 2014. She also has her own wine brand. Kylie has received many honors, including being in the ARIA Hall of Fame.

Life and Career Highlights

Early Life and First Steps in Entertainment (1968–1986)

Kylie Ann Minogue was born in Melbourne, Australia, on 28 May 1968. Her mother, Carol Ann, was a ballet dancer. Her father, Ronald Charles, was an accountant. Her mother moved to Australia from Wales in 1958. Kylie has Irish, English, and Welsh family roots. Her name comes from a Nyungar word for "boomerang".

Kylie is the oldest of three children. Her brother, Brendan, is a news cameraman. Her sister, Dannii Minogue, is also an actress, singer, and TV host. The family moved often when Kylie was young, which she found difficult. She enjoyed reading, sewing, and learning violin and piano at home. She went to Camberwell High School.

When Kylie was 10, she got a small role in the TV show The Sullivans (1979). She also appeared in Skyways (1980). In 1985, she got a main role in The Henderson Kids. Kylie took time off school for filming. She wanted to be independent and work in entertainment.

In 1986, Kylie was cast in the TV show Neighbours. She played Charlene Mitchell, a schoolgirl who became a mechanic. The show became very popular in the UK. A storyline about her character's romance with Jason Donovan's character led to a wedding episode in 1987. This episode was watched by 20 million people. Kylie became the first person to win four Logie Awards in one year. She was also the youngest to win the "Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television".

Music Beginnings and Early Success (1987–1989)

Kylie performed "The Loco-Motion" at a concert. This led to her recording a demo of the song. Mushroom Records signed Kylie in early 1987 because she was popular from Neighbours. "Locomotion" was released as her first song in Australia in July 1987. It became the best-selling song of the decade in Australia.

Because of this success, Kylie went to London to work with producers Stock Aitken Waterman. They wrote "I Should Be So Lucky" for her in less than an hour. This song became number one in many countries, including Australia and the UK. Kylie recorded more songs with them in 1988.

Kylie's first album, Kylie, came out in July 1988. It was full of dance-pop songs. The album stayed on the UK Albums Chart for over a year and was number one for weeks. It became the best-selling album of the 1980s by a female artist in the UK. The song "The Locomotion" reached number three in the U.S. Kylie left Neighbours to focus on her music. She also sang "Especially for You" with Jason Donovan. This song reached number one in the UK.

Her second album, Enjoy Yourself, was released in October 1989. It was number one in the UK. It included hit songs like "Hand on Your Heart". To support the album, she went on the Enjoy Yourself Tour in 1990. Kylie's first film, The Delinquents, also came out in December 1989. It was popular with audiences.

Growing as an Artist (1990–1992)

Kylie wanted more creative control over her music. Her third album, Rhythm of Love, was released in November 1990. Critics said it was more mature than her earlier albums. It had more "sophisticated" themes. Three of its songs, "Better the Devil You Know", "Step Back in Time", and "Shocked", reached the top ten in Australia. All four songs from the album reached the top ten in the UK.

Kylie's image also became more mature. She felt more involved in making the music video for "Better the Devil You Know". She said she had a "voice" in the creative process. She went on the Rhythm of Love Tour in February 1991.

Her fourth album, Let's Get to It, came out in October 1991. It was her first album not to reach the top ten in the UK. Kylie later said that her producers limited her creativity.

Kylie's first collection of hit songs, Greatest Hits, was released in August 1992. It reached number one in the UK and number three in Australia. By the end of 1992, her record company did not renew her contract.

New Sounds and Film Roles (1993–1999)

Kylie signed with Deconstruction Records in 1993. This started a new part of her career. Her fifth album, Kylie Minogue, was released in September 1994. It had a different sound, without the old production style. It reached number four in the UK. The first song, "Confide in Me", was number one in Australia for four weeks.

During this time, Kylie appeared in the British TV show The Vicar of Dibley. She also acted in the film Street Fighter (1994). The film earned a good amount of money. She had small roles in other films like Bio-Dome (1996). In 1995, she sang "Where the Wild Roses Grow" with Australian artist Nick Cave. This song was very popular in Europe and Australia. It won two ARIA Music Awards.

In 1997, Kylie released her sixth album, Impossible Princess. She was inspired by artists like Shirley Manson and Björk. The album was very personal and featured collaborations with musicians from Manic Street Preachers. It received good reviews later on, with some calling it her "best" work. In Australia, the album was a success. After the album, she left Deconstruction in 1998. Her Intimate and Live tour in 1998 was very popular.

Return to Pop Stardom (2000–2002)

Kylie signed with Parlophone in April 2000. They wanted her to be a pop artist again. Her seventh album, Light Years, was released in September 2000. It was a fun disco-pop album. It became her first number one album in Australia and reached number two in the UK. The first song, "Spinning Around", was number one in the UK. This made her one of the few artists to have a number-one song in three decades. The music video for "Spinning Around" showed Kylie in famous gold hotpants. Other songs like "On a Night Like This" and "Kids" also reached the top ten.

Minogue performing "Waltzing Matilda" at the opening ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Summer Paralympics

In October 2000, she performed at the closing ceremony of the 2000 Summer Olympics and the opening ceremony of the 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney. Her performance of ABBA's "Dancing Queen" was very memorable. In March 2001, she started the On a Night Like This Tour. She also had a small role in the film Moulin Rouge!.

In September 2001, Kylie released "Can't Get You Out of My Head". This was the first song from her eighth album, Fever. It became number one in over forty countries and sold five million copies. It is her most successful song. The album Fever was released in October and topped charts in many countries. It sold over six million copies worldwide.

The album was released in the U.S. in February 2002. It became her highest-charting album there, reaching number three on the Billboard 200. In April 2002, Kylie went on the KylieFever2002 tour. She won many awards for Fever and "Can't Get You Out of My Head".

New Directions and Health Journey (2003–2006)

In 2003, Kylie received her first Grammy nomination for "Love at First Sight". She won the award for "Come into My World" the next year. This was the first time an Australian artist won in a major category since 1983.

In November 2003, Kylie released her ninth album, Body Language. This album had a different style, inspired by 1980s artists like Prince. It blended their styles with hip hop. The album's sales were lower than expected. The first song, "Slow", was number one in Australia and the UK.

Minogue performing "Slow" during the Money Can't Buy concert show in 2003

In November 2004, Kylie released her second greatest hits album, Ultimate Kylie. It reached number five in Australia and number four in the UK. The album had two new songs, "I Believe in You" and "Giving You Up". "I Believe in You" was nominated for a Grammy Award.

In February 2005, Kylie voiced Florence in the animated film The Magic Roundabout. In March, she started her Showgirl: The Greatest Hits Tour. However, in May, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. This meant she had to cancel the rest of her tour. She had surgery and started chemotherapy.

Minogue performing during Showgirl: The Greatest Hits Tour in 2005

In January 2006, it was announced that Kylie had finished chemotherapy. She continued her treatment for several months. Her children's book, The Showgirl Princess, was published in October. She also launched her perfume, Darling. She restarted her tour in November, calling it the Showgirl: Homecoming Tour. Her dance routines were changed to help her manage her energy.

Comeback and Global Recognition (2007–2011)

In October 2007, a documentary called White Diamond: A Personal Portrait of Kylie Minogue was released. It showed Kylie during her Homecoming Tour. In November, her tenth album, X, was released. This album had an electro style. Both the album and its first song, "2 Hearts", were number one in Australia. Other songs like "In My Arms" reached the top ten in the UK. The album was nominated for a Grammy Award. Kylie also appeared in the British TV show Doctor Who in December 2007.

Minogue performing "No More Rain" on the KylieX2008 tour

In February 2008, Kylie launched her home furnishings line. In May, she started the KylieX2008 tour, which was her most expensive tour. It was very successful. She was honored by France and the UK for her contributions to culture. She also won "Best International Female Solo Artist" at the Brit Awards 2008. In September, she performed in Dubai.

In January 2009, Kylie hosted the Brit Awards 2009. She then went on her first North American tour, For You, for Me. In October, she appeared in the Hindi film Blue.

In July 2010, Kylie released her eleventh album, Aphrodite. Critics praised the album, calling it some of her best work. It debuted at number one in the UK. The first song, "All the Lovers", reached number three in the UK. Other songs like "Get Outta My Way" also followed.

In February 2011, Kylie started the Aphrodite: Les Folies Tour. This tour was inspired by the Greek goddess Aphrodite. It received positive reviews and was a big commercial success.

Anniversaries and New Ventures (2012–2016)

In 2012, Kylie celebrated 25 years in the music industry, known as "K25". She started the Anti Tour in England and Australia. This tour featured rare songs and demos. It was well-received. She released the song "Timebomb" in May. She also performed at events like the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Concert.

Minogue performing at the 2012 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

In October, she released The Abbey Road Sessions. This album had orchestral versions of her old songs. It was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London. The album received good reviews and reached number two in the UK. She also appeared in the films Jack & Diane and Holy Motors.

In January 2013, Kylie changed managers. In September, she was a coach on the TV show The Voice UK. The show's ratings increased with her on it. She also became a coach for The Voice Australia.

In March 2014, Kylie released her twelfth album, Kiss Me Once. It featured contributions from artists like Sia and Pharrell Williams. The album reached number one in Australia and number two in the UK. She went on the Kiss Me Once Tour to support the album.

In March 2015, Kylie left her record label and management company. In May, she appeared in the film San Andreas. In November, Kylie released her thirteenth album, Kylie Christmas, which was her first Christmas album. She held Christmas concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in London in 2015 and 2016.

New Music and Milestones (2017–Present)

In February 2017, Kylie signed a new record deal with BMG Rights Management. She worked on her fourteenth album throughout 2017. The album, Golden, was released in April 2018. It had a country music influence but kept her dance-pop style. It debuted at number one in Australia and the UK. The first song was "Dancing". She went on the Kylie Presents Golden and Golden Tour to promote the album.

Minogue performing at the Royal Albert Hall for The Queen's Birthday Party, 2018

In June 2019, Kylie released another greatest hits album, Step Back in Time: The Definitive Collection. It was number one in Australia and the UK. In the same month, she performed at the Glastonbury Festival. This was 14 years after she had to cancel her performance due to her cancer diagnosis. Her performance was very popular and set a record for the most attended set at Glastonbury.

Minogue performing on her Summer 2019 tour.

In May 2020, Kylie launched Kylie Minogue Wines. Her wine brand has been very successful.

Kylie wanted to make a "disco-pop album" after her Glastonbury performance. She worked on her fifteenth album during the COVID-19 pandemic. She even recorded her own vocals at home. The album, Disco, was released in November 2020. It reached number one in Australia and the UK. This made her the only female artist to have a number one album in five decades (from the 1980s to the 2020s). The album was praised by critics.

Minogue performing at the Sziget Festival in Budapest in 2024

By 2022, Kylie started working on her sixteenth album. In February 2022, she moved back to Melbourne, Australia, to be closer to her family. In July 2022, she made a brief return to Neighbours as Charlene for the show's final episodes.

In May 2023, Kylie released "Padam Padam", the first song from her sixteenth album, Tension. The song entered the top ten in the UK. This made her the only female artist to have a UK top ten song in every decade from the 1980s to the 2020s. The song won an ARIA Award and a Grammy Award. The album Tension was released in September 2023 to great reviews. It debuted at number one in Australia and the UK.

In November 2023, Kylie started a concert series called More Than Just a Residency in Las Vegas. The shows sold out quickly. In March 2024, she received the Global Icon Award at the Brit Awards 2024. She also performed with Madonna at one of Madonna's concerts in March 2024.

Minogue in Singapore, 2024

Kylie released her seventeenth album, Tension II, on 18 October 2024. It is a "companion" to Tension. The album reached number one in Australia and the UK. In 2025, Kylie started the Tension Tour, her biggest tour since 2011. The tour will visit many parts of the world. In March 2025, she appeared as herself in the TV series The Residence on Netflix.

Artistry and Style

Kylie Minogue became interested in pop music in the early 1980s. She listened to artists like Prince, Adam and the Ants, and Madonna. She also enjoyed Olivia Newton-John and ABBA.

Kylie is known for her soft singing voice. Critics have said her vocals are "perfect" for her songs. She has explored many music styles, especially pop and dance music. Her signature sound is contemporary disco music.

Her early albums were more "bubblegum pop". But with her third album, Rhythm of Love, she started to show a more mature image. Her self-titled fifth album, Kylie Minogue, marked a big change. It moved towards dance-pop with elements of R&B.

Her album Impossible Princess showed her growth as a songwriter. She explored deeper themes. Her album Light Years brought her back to disco-influenced dance-pop. Fever combined disco with simple dance rhythms. Body Language blended dance music with funk, disco, and R&B.

Her album Aphrodite was praised for its "glittery disco-pop" sound. Kiss Me Once was seen as a return to modern pop music. Her album Golden was influenced by country music, while still having her dance-pop feel. For her album Disco, she even recorded her own vocals at home due to the pandemic.

Impact and Recognition

Minogue's star on the Melbourne's Walk of Stars (2007) and handprints and signature in Olympiapark, Munich (2015)

Kylie Minogue is known for combining amazing fashion with her unique disco-pop sound. This has made her a "timeless icon". She is one of the few singers recognized worldwide by just her first name. She is seen as "Australia's single most successful entertainer". In 2007 and 2009, the Victoria and Albert Museum held an exhibition celebrating her influence on fashion.

In 2012, VH1 listed Kylie among the 100 Greatest Women in Music. She is often called the "Princess of Pop". In January 2012, NME magazine ranked her song "Can't Get You Out of My Head" as one of the greatest pop songs ever. In 2020, Rolling Stone Australia placed her at number three on its list of the 50 Greatest Australian Artists of All Time. In March 2024, a Barbie doll was made in her likeness to celebrate International Women's Day. In April 2024, she was included in Time magazine's list of the 100 "most influential" people. In February 2025, she received a "commemorative star" at Melbourne Park.

Kylie's music has influenced many pop and dance artists, including Dua Lipa, Kim Petras, and Jessie Ware.

Achievements and Awards

In 2012, Minogue won the Silver Clef Award in recognition of her contribution to the music industry

Kylie Minogue has won many awards. These include two Grammy Awards, four Brit Awards, and eighteen ARIA Music Awards. In October 2007, she received the Music Industry Trust's award for her 20-year career. She was called "an icon of pop and style". In July 2008, she was honored by the Prince of Wales as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire. In January 2019, she was appointed Officer of the Order of Australia.

In August 2004, she held the record for the most number-one songs on the ARIA singles chart, with nine. In November 2011, Kylie was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame. In January 2011, she received a Guinness World Records award for having the most consecutive decades with top five albums in the UK. In June 2012, she was named the 12th best-selling singer in the UK and the third best-selling female artist.

In November 2020, she became the only female artist to reach the top spot of the UK Albums Chart in five decades. In June 2023, she became the only female artist to reach the top ten of the UK singles chart in every decade from the 1980s to the 2020s. As of November 2020, Kylie has sold 80 million records worldwide. She is the most successful Australian female recording artist ever. Her 2001 song "Can't Get You Out of My Head" was the most-played song of the 2000s.

Personal Life

Kylie Minogue dated actor Jason Donovan from 1986 to 1989. They met while working on Neighbours. From 1989 to 1991, she dated Australian singer Michael Hutchence.

Kylie later had a relationship with French actor Olivier Martinez, which ended in 2007. She was also engaged to British actor Joshua Sasse until 2017. She was in a relationship with Paul Solomons from 2018 to 2023.

Health Journey

Minogue attending an amfAR gala in São Paulo, 2015

Kylie was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2005 when she was 36. This led to her postponing her tour. She had surgery and started chemotherapy in Melbourne. The media and fans gathered outside her home, and officials asked for her privacy to be respected.

Kylie had surgery on 21 May 2005. She started chemotherapy soon after. In January 2006, her publicist announced she had finished chemotherapy. She continued treatment for several more months. She later spoke about her experience, saying her chemotherapy was like "experiencing a nuclear bomb". She also mentioned that her cancer was initially misdiagnosed.

Kylie was recognized for openly discussing her breast cancer diagnosis. In May 2008, the French Cultural Minister said there was a "Kylie effect". This encouraged young women to get regular health checks. Several studies have shown that the publicity around her case led to more women getting checked for cancer symptoms.

Helping Others

Kylie has helped raise money for many causes. In 1989, she was part of Band Aid II to record "Do They Know It's Christmas?" for charity. In 2008, Kylie supported a campaign to raise money for children who had been abused. This money went to British charities ChildLine and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. She said it takes great courage for a child to talk about abuse.

Since her breast cancer diagnosis in 2005, she has supported the cause. In May 2010, she held a breast cancer campaign. She said she fully supported efforts to raise money for cancer research. Kylie also supports amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research.

In early 2010, Kylie joined other artists to record "Everybody Hurts" to help after the 2010 Haiti earthquake. During her 2011 Aphrodite World Tour, an earthquake and tsunami hit Japan. Kylie decided to continue her tour there. She and Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard attended a fundraiser for the disaster. In April 2014, she launched "One Note Against Cancer" to raise money for French cancer research. In January 2020, she and her family donated A$500,000 to help with the 2019–20 Australian bushfire season.

Film and TV Appearances

Music Albums

Concert Tours and Shows

Headlining tours

Residencies

• More Than Just a Residency (2023–2024)

Images for kids

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  Minogue in 2025

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  Signature of Kylie Minogue.

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  Minogue's star on the Melbourne's Walk of Stars (2007)

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  Handprints and signature in Olympiapark, Munich (2015)

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  In 2012, Minogue won the Silver Clef Award

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  Minogue attending an amfAR gala in São Paulo, 2015

See also

In Spanish: Kylie Minogue para niños