Who is Kylie Minogue?
Kylie Minogue is an Australian singer and actor from Melbourne, one of the best-selling female artists in history. She first became famous on the soap Neighbours and is known for hits such as Can't Get You Out of My Head.
Born in 1968, Minogue played Charlene Robinson on Neighbours from 1986. Her debut single, a cover of The Loco-Motion, became Australia's best-selling single of the 1980s.
Working with British producers Stock Aitken Waterman, she had a string of hits, including I Should Be So Lucky. In 2001, Can't Get You Out of My Head became a global number one.
Later career
Minogue was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 and returned to performing after treatment, raising awareness worldwide.
In 2024 she won the Grammy for Best Pop Dance Recording for Padam Padam, which became a viral hit and introduced her to a new generation of fans. Her earlier Grammy came for Come into My World in 2004.
Minogue has sold more than 80 million records and is famous for spectacular concert tours and her Las Vegas residency. She was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2019 and remains one of Australia's most successful cultural exports.
Did You Know?
Her sister Dannii Minogue is also a singer and television personality.