Childhood and Education Journey of Kylie Minogue in Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Kylie Minogue, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Kylie Minogue, the "Princess of Pop," is a highly influential Australian singer, songwriter, and actress, known for her impact on both music and fashion. With over 80 million records sold worldwide, she is the highest-selling Australian female artist. Her numerous awards include two Grammy Awards and four Brit Awards. In 2024, she was recognized by Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Legacy & Impact

1958: Mother's Migration to Australia

In 1958, Kylie Minogue's mother, Carol Ann (née Jones), moved from Wales to Australia as part of an assisted migration scheme.

May 1968: Kylie Minogue's Birth

On May 28, 1968, Kylie Ann Minogue was born at Bethlehem Hospital in Caulfield South, Melbourne, Victoria.

1981: Interest in Pop Music

In 1981, Kylie Minogue first became interested in pop music, citing influences like Prince, Adam + the Ants, and the New Romantic period.

1986: Relationship with Jason Donovan begins

In 1986, Kylie Minogue began a relationship with actor Jason Donovan, while both were working on the Australian soap opera Neighbours.

1988: First awareness of her gay audience

In 1988, Kylie Minogue first became aware of her gay audience when drag queens performed to her music at a Sydney pub, which made her feel "very touched".

1989: Participation in Band Aid II

In 1989, Kylie Minogue participated in recording "Do They Know It's Christmas?" under the name Band Aid II to help raise money for charitable causes.

1989: End of relationship with Jason Donovan

In 1989, Kylie Minogue's relationship with Jason Donovan, which began in 1986, came to an end.

1994: Headlining the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

In 1994, Kylie Minogue headlined the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, solidifying her status as a gay icon.

March 2000: Publication of Kylie art book

In March 2000, an art book titled Kylie, featuring contributions by Minogue and William Baker, was published. She also began a relationship with James Gooding.

May 2005: Diagnosis with breast cancer

In May 2005, at the age of 36, Kylie Minogue was diagnosed with breast cancer, leading to the postponement of her Showgirl: The Greatest Hits Tour and withdrawal from the Glastonbury Festival. This diagnosis triggered intense media coverage and public support, particularly in Australia.

May 2005: Lumpectomy at Cabrini Hospital

On 21 May 2005, Kylie Minogue underwent a lumpectomy at Cabrini Hospital in Malvern as part of her treatment for breast cancer.

July 2005: First public appearance after surgery

On 8 July 2005, Kylie Minogue made her first public appearance after her breast cancer surgery by visiting a children's cancer ward at Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital.

2005: Glastonbury Cancellation

In 2005, Kylie Minogue was forced to cancel her headlining slot at the Glastonbury Festival due to her breast cancer diagnosis.

2005: Sponsor and ambassador for breast cancer cause

Since her breast cancer diagnosis in 2005, Kylie Minogue has been a sponsor and ambassador for the cause.

January 2006: Completion of chemotherapy

In January 2006, Kylie Minogue's publicist announced that she had finished her chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer, marking a significant step in her recovery.

January 2006: Announcement of completed chemotherapy

In January 2006, it was announced that Kylie Minogue had completed chemotherapy, and the disease showed "no recurrence" after surgery. She continued her treatment for the next months. Also, Minogue wrote a children's book titled "The Showgirl Princess", and her perfume, "Darling", was launched in November.

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February 2007: End of relationship with Olivier Martinez

In February 2007, Kylie Minogue and French actor Olivier Martinez ended their relationship, remaining on friendly terms.

2007: End of relationship with Olivier Martinez

In 2007, Kylie Minogue's relationship with French actor Olivier Martinez, which had lasted for several years, concluded.

2008: Support for campaign to raise funds for abused children

In 2008, Kylie Minogue pledged her support for a campaign to raise funds for abused children, to be donated to the British charities ChildLine and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. The source mentioned that around $93 million was raised.

2008: Misdiagnosis discussion on The Ellen DeGeneres Show

In 2008, while appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Kylie Minogue revealed that her cancer had originally been misdiagnosed, sparking conversations about the importance of thorough medical evaluations.

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May 2010: Breast cancer campaign

In May 2010, Kylie Minogue held a breast cancer campaign for the first time, later expressing her support for Fashion Targets Breast Cancer and posing in a silk sheet with the campaign's logo for photographer Mario Testino.

2010: Recording of "Everybody Hurts" Cover

In 2010, Kylie Minogue, along with numerous artists as part of Helping Haiti, recorded a cover of "Everybody Hurts" to raise funds following the 2010 Haiti earthquake.

2011: Aphrodite World Tour During Earthquake

During her Aphrodite World Tour in 2011, the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami impacted Japan, a location on her tour. She continued to perform and, along with Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, attended an Australian Embassy fundraiser for disaster relief.

April 2014: One Note Against Cancer Campaign

In April 2014, Kylie Minogue launched One Note Against Cancer, a campaign to fundraise for French cancer research charity APREC. She released the single "Crystallize" for the campaign, auctioning off each of its 4,408 notes to benefit APREC. Bidders were credited in the music video.

2017: Engagement to Joshua Sasse ends

In 2017, Kylie Minogue's engagement to British actor Joshua Sasse ended, marking a significant change in her personal life.

2018: Relationship with Paul Solomons begins

In 2018, Kylie Minogue began a relationship with GQ Executive Paul Solomons, starting a new chapter in her personal life.

January 2020: Donation to Australian Bushfire Relief

In January 2020, Kylie Minogue and her family donated A$500,000 to support firefighting efforts and ongoing support for those affected by the 2019–20 Australian bushfires.

2020: Work on Fifteenth Studio Album During Pandemic

In 2020, Kylie Minogue continued working on her fifteenth studio album during the COVID-19 pandemic, recording and audio engineering her own vocals in a home studio during lockdowns. She released the singles "Say Something" and "Magic" in July and September respectively.

2022: Relocation to Melbourne and Neighbours Return

In 2022, Kylie Minogue relocated back to Melbourne after living in London since the 1990s and returned to her role in Neighbours as Charlene for the show's intended series finale.

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