11 Successful Celebrities from Down Under

9. Kylie Minogue

Kylie Minogue is a famed singer-songwriter and actress who currently lives in London. Minogue was born in Melbourne, Australia in 1968 to an Irish accountant and Welsh dancer. From a young age Kylie and her sister appeared on local Australian soap operas such as The Sullivans, Skyways, The Henderson Kids and Neighbours. Although Kylie started off in acting, she was more interested in developing a singing career. Minogue’s debut album, Kylie was released in July 1988, the pop star has released 11 more successful albums to date. Minogue was inducted by the Australian Recording Industry Association into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2011. She’s also served as a judge on the Australian and UK versions of The Voice. Today, Kylie resides in Chelsea, but also has a property in South Coogee, New South Wales.