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Kylie Minogue's Heartbreak Over Michael Hutchence
24 May
Summary
- Kylie Minogue details profound love for late INXS singer Michael Hutchence.
- Their intense relationship began after she split from Jason Donovan in 1981.
- Busy schedules and Michael's struggles contributed to their 1981 breakup.

Kylie Minogue's life and loves are explored in the new Netflix documentary series, KYLIE. A significant portion focuses on her relationship with the late Michael Hutchence, former lead singer of INXS.
Minogue, then 21, met Hutchence in 1988 shortly after her split from Jason Donovan, with whom she had been at Hutchence's concert. She recalled an immediate connection with Hutchence.
The pop star described her three-year relationship with Hutchence as the most profound she has experienced, stating she has been searching for a similar love ever since.
Despite the deep connection, their relationship ended. Minogue has suggested that demanding work schedules and Hutchence's personal struggles, including addiction and depression, contributed to their breakup.
She noted the difficulty in maintaining their relationship due to his constant world tours, which made seeing each other increasingly challenging.