Lasting Legacy of Kylie Minogue: A Look at the Influence on History

How the contributions of Kylie Minogue continue to shape the world today.

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

1997: Comparison to "Impossible Princess"

In July 2010, when the album Aphrodite was released, Rob Sheffield from Rolling Stone labelled the album as Minogue's "finest work since 1997's Impossible Princess."

2000: Achievement of Musical Credibility

By 2000, Kylie Minogue was considered to have achieved a degree of musical credibility, attracting new fans with a more sophisticated and playful persona.

2001: Australian Performer of the Year

In 2001, Kylie Minogue won the Australian Performer of the Year at the Mo Awards.

September 2002: Ranked on VH1's Sexiest Artists List

In September 2002, Kylie Minogue was ranked 27 on VH1's 100 Sexiest Artists list.

2003: Australian Performer of the Year

In 2003, Kylie Minogue won the Australian Performer of the Year at the Mo Awards.

2003: Slant Magazine review of Impossible Princess

In 2003, Slant Magazine's Sal Cinquemani called Impossible Princess a "deeply personal effort" and "Minogue's best album to date", with the magazine later ranking it as her best album.

January 2007: Madame Tussauds Waxwork and Wembley Arena Honor

In January 2007, Madame Tussauds in London unveiled its fourth waxwork of Kylie Minogue, and a bronze cast of her hands was added to Wembley Arena's "Square of Fame".

October 2007: Music Industry Trust's Award

In October 2007, Kylie Minogue was honoured with the Music Industry Trust's award, recognizing her 20-year career and hailing her as "an icon of pop and style". She was the first female musician to receive this award.

2007: "Ultimate Kylie" included in "1000 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die"

In 2007, "Ultimate Kylie" was included in The Guardian's "1000 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die" list, recognizing its significance.

2007: So Lucky released

In 2007, French avant-garde guitarist Noël Akchoté released the album So Lucky, featuring solo guitar versions of songs recorded by Kylie Minogue, demonstrating her influence on other artists.

2007: Beautiful Things in Popular Culture

In 2007, Marc Brennan stated in Beautiful Things in Popular Culture that Minogue's work provides a gorgeous form of escapism for many.

2007: Victoria and Albert Museum Exhibition

In 2007, the Victoria and Albert Museum celebrated Kylie Minogue's influence on fashion with an exhibition.

May 2008: "Kylie effect" acknowledged by French Cultural Minister

In May 2008, French Cultural Minister Christine Albanel acknowledged the "Kylie effect", noting that doctors were observing an increase in young women undergoing regular breast cancer checks, attributed to Kylie Minogue's public discussion of her diagnosis and treatment.

2008: PopMatters review of Impossible Princess

In 2008, Evan Sawdey from PopMatters described the album Impossible Princess as "one of the most crazed, damn-near perfect dance-pop albums ever created".

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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2009: Second Victoria and Albert Museum Exhibition

In 2009, the Victoria and Albert Museum held another exhibition celebrating Kylie Minogue's influence on fashion.

March 2010: Declared Most Powerful Celebrity in Britain

In March 2010, researchers declared Kylie Minogue as the "most powerful celebrity in Britain" due to her widespread acceptance and positive public image.

November 2011: Induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame

In November 2011, Kylie Minogue was inducted by the Australian Recording Industry Association into the ARIA Hall of Fame, recognizing her significant contributions to the Australian music industry.

January 2012: "Can't Get You Out of My Head" ranked among Greatest Pop Songs

In January 2012, NME critics ranked Kylie Minogue's single "Can't Get You Out of My Head" at number four on their Greatest Pop Songs in History list, highlighting its significance and impact.

2012: 25th anniversary celebration "K25"

In 2012, Kylie Minogue celebrated her 25 years in the music industry with a year-long celebration called "K25". She embarked on the Anti Tour, released the single "Timebomb", and the compilation album "The Best of Kylie Minogue". She also performed at various events. She also appeared in the American independent film Jack & Diane for a cameo role, and a lead role in the French film Holy Motors.

2012: VH1 recognition as one of the Greatest Women in Music

In 2012, VH1 included Kylie Minogue in their lists of the 100 Greatest Women in Music and the 50 Greatest Women of the Video Era, recognizing her impact and influence in the music industry.

2013: Named One of Hottest Women of All-Time

In 2013, Kylie Minogue was named one of the 100 Hottest Women of All-Time by Men's Health.

2016: Net Worth

In 2016, Kylie Minogue had a net worth of £55 million according to the Sunday Times Rich List.

2016: Britain–Australia Society Award

In April 2017, the Britain–Australia Society recognized Kylie Minogue with its 2016 award for outstanding contribution to the improving of relations and bilateral understanding between the two countries. The award was personally presented by Prince Philip.

April 2017: Britain–Australia Society Award

January 2019: Officer of the Order of Australia

In January 2019, Kylie Minogue was appointed Officer of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day Honours, recognizing her distinguished service to the performing arts.

May 2020: The "great comeback queen of Pop"

In May 2020, Alison Boshoff of The New Zealand Herald described Kylie Minogue as the "great comeback queen of Pop" due to her resilience and ability to bounce back from setbacks in her life and career.

November 2020: Pop's Most Underestimated Icon

In November 2020, Nick Levine of BBC called Kylie Minogue "pop's most underestimated icon", highlighting her longevity, passionate delivery of pop songs, and likeable persona throughout her 30-plus year career.

2020: Rolling Stone Australia ranks Minogue as one of the Greatest Australian Artists of All Time

In 2020, Rolling Stone Australia placed Kylie Minogue at number three on its 50 Greatest Australian Artists of All Time list, acknowledging her significant contributions to the music industry and her lasting impact.

June 2023: Modesty, likeability and vulnerability have aided Minogue enduring appeal

In June 2023, Barbara Ellen of The Guardian noted that Kylie Minogue's modesty, likeability, and vulnerability have contributed to her enduring appeal, 36 years after the release of her 1987 single "I Should Be So Lucky".

March 2024: Kylie Minogue Barbie Doll

In March 2024, to commemorate the 65th anniversary of International Women's Day, Kylie Minogue was one of several female celebrities whose likeness was turned into a Barbie doll.

April 2024: Inclusion in Time's Top 100 Most Influential People

In April 2024, Kylie Minogue was included in Time's annual list of top 100 "most influential" people in the world, recognizing her wide-ranging impact and influence.