Kylie Minogue's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Kylie Minogue. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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

2000: The Albums 2000–2010

Jon O'Brien of AllMusic reviewed Kylie Minogue's box-set The Albums 2000–2010 and stated it "contains plenty of moments to justify her position as one of the all-time premier pop princesses."

2001: "Can't Get You Out of My Head" was the most-played track of the 2000s

According to PRS for Music, Kylie Minogue's 2001 single "Can't Get You Out of My Head" was the most-played track of the 2000s, "after receiving the most airplay and live covers" in the decade.

2001: International Breakthrough with Fever

In 2001, Kylie Minogue achieved an international breakthrough with her best-selling album to date, Fever, and its hit single, "Can't Get You Out of My Head".

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.

2002: MTV Movie Award Nomination

In 2002, Kylie Minogue earned an MTV Movie Award nomination for her cameo as The Green Fairy in Moulin Rouge!.

2003: Grammy Nomination for Love at First Sight

In 2003, Kylie Minogue received her first Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording for "Love at First Sight" and began a relationship with French actor Olivier Martinez after meeting him at the 2003 Grammy Awards ceremony.

2003: Australian Performer of the Year

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

2003: Body Language Listed on Best Albums

In 2003, Kylie Minogue's album Body Language, which incorporated styles of dance music with funk, disco and R&B, was listed on Q's "Best Albums of 2003".

August 2004: Most number-one singles in Australia

In August 2004, Kylie Minogue held the record for the most singles at number one in the ARIA singles chart, with nine number-one singles.

2004: Previous Grammy win

In 2004, Kylie Minogue won a Grammy Award for "Come into My World".

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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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: Victoria and Albert Museum Exhibition

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

July 2008: Officer of the Order of the British Empire

In July 2008, Kylie Minogue was invested by Charles III as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, acknowledging her contributions to music and culture.

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.

2010: The Albums 2000–2010

Jon O'Brien of AllMusic reviewed Kylie Minogue's box-set The Albums 2000–2010 and stated it "contains plenty of moments to justify her position as one of the all-time premier pop princesses."

January 2011: Guinness World Records citation

In January 2011, Kylie Minogue received a Guinness World Records citation for having the most consecutive decades with top five albums in the UK, with all her albums achieving this feat.

February 2011: Two songs in the U.S. Dance Club Songs top three

In February 2011, Kylie Minogue made history for having two songs inside the top three on the U.S. Dance Club Songs chart, with her singles "Better than Today" and "Higher" charting at one and three, respectively.

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.

June 2012: 12th best selling singer in the UK

In June 2012, the Official Charts Company reported that Kylie Minogue is the 12th best-selling singer in the United Kingdom to date, and the third best-selling female artist, with over 10.1 million singles sold.

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.

December 2016: Ranked among the most successful dance artists of all time

In December 2016, Billboard ranked Kylie Minogue as the eighteenth most successful dance artist of all time, highlighting her significant contributions to the genre.

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

2017: Resolution of trademark dispute with Kylie Jenner

In 2017, the trademark dispute between Kylie Minogue and Kylie Jenner was resolved in Minogue's favor, regarding the use of the name "Kylie".

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: Only female artist to reach the top spot of the UK Albums Chart in five consecutive decades

In November 2020, Kylie Minogue became the only female artist to reach the top spot of the UK Albums Chart in five consecutive decades, when her studio album, Disco, reached number one, setting a historic milestone.

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 2022: Wine Brand Success

By June 2022, Kylie Minogue's wine brand had sold over five million bottles and won a Golden Vines Award for entrepreneurship.

May 2023: Release of "Padam Padam"

In May 2023, Kylie Minogue released "Padam Padam", the lead single from her sixteenth album, Tension, marking her as the only female artist to achieve a UK top ten entry from the 1980s to the 2020s.

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June 2023: Kylie Minogue reaches the top ten of the UK singles chart

In June 2023, Kylie Minogue became the only female artist to reach the top ten of the UK singles chart in the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s and 2020s, when her single "Padam Padam" entered the top ten, cementing her status as a chart-topping artist across multiple decades.

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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.