Kylie Minogue, one of Australia’s most beloved pop stars, has had a career spanning more than four decades.
Kylie’s love life is frequently the subject of media attention, along with her chart-topping hits and acting roles.
Over the years, she has been linked to a number of famous figures in music, film and fashion. Here are some of the most important relationships in Kylie’s dating history.
Jason Donovan
In the late 1980s, Kylie was romantically involved with her Neighbors co-star Jason Donovan. The two were an on-screen couple and their romance quickly blossomed off-screen.
Although their relationship was short-lived, it caught the attention of fans who loved the characters on the show.
After their breakup, both Kylie and Jason focused on their music careers.
Michael Hutchence
One of Kylie’s most iconic relationships was with Michael Hutchence, lead singer of INXS. The couple began dating in 1989 and their romance was described as intense and passionate.
Hutchence is known for his wild personality and his relationship with Kylie seems to bring out her more rebellious side.
However, their relationship ended in 1991, when Hutchence reportedly left Kylie for Danish model Helena Christensen.
Despite the split, Kylie still speaks fondly of their time together and Hutchence’s influence.
Jean-Claude Van Damme
In 1994, while filming Street Fighter, Kylie had a brief relationship with action star Jean-Claude Van Damme.
Although their relationship never lasted, it added another famous name to Kylie’s dating history. Van Damme confirmed their brief romance, but it was mostly just a fleeting chapter in Kylie’s life.
Stéphane Sednaoui
From 1996 to 1998, Kylie had a more private relationship with French photographer Stéphane Sednaoui.
Unlike some of her previous romances, this relationship received less media scrutiny. The pair reportedly had a creative partnership with Sednaoui directing one of Kylie’s music videos during their time together. Their relationship ended amicably and they both moved on to other businesses.
James Gooding
In the early 2000s, Kylie dated British model James Gooding. However, their relationship was not smooth. Gooding later admitted to cheating on Kylie and struggled with substance abuse issues.
Despite the rocky nature of their romance, Kylie came out of the relationship stronger and more focused on her career.
Gooding’s public comments about their breakup further increased media coverage of their time together.
Olivier Martinez
One of Kylie’s most publicized relationships was with French actor Olivier Martinez. The couple started dating in 2003 and Martinez was by Kylie’s side when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005.
Martinez supported her throughout her treatment and their relationship became an inspiration to many.
However, after five years together, the couple broke up in 2007. Although they broke up, they still maintained a good relationship, with Kylie later expressing gratitude for his support during her illness. sick.
Andres Velencoso
Kylie’s next significant relationship was with Spanish model Andrés Velencoso, whom she met in 2008 while filming a commercial.
The pair have been dating for five years, making this one of Kylie’s longest relationships. Their breakup in 2013 was said to be amicable, with both citing busy work schedules as the main reason.
Although their romance has ended, Velencoso and Kylie are still friends.
Joshua Sasse
In 2015, Kylie began dating British actor Joshua Sasse and the two quickly became engaged. Their whirlwind romance has captivated fans and Kylie seems smitten with her younger beau.
However, their engagement was called off in 2017 due to rumors of Sasse’s infidelity. The breakup was difficult for Kylie, but she later described it as a necessary step for her personal growth.
She credits this experience with helping her reflect on what she really wants in life and love.
Paul Solomon
Most recently, Kylie was in a relationship with Paul Solomons, creative director of British GQ.
The couple started dating in 2018 and although they kept their relationship largely private, Kylie often spoke about how happy she was.
As of 2024, reports suggest that the couple may have broken up but neither of them has publicly confirmed the split.
