Kylie Minogue has movingly opened up about her tragic romance with INXS frontman Michael Hutchence in a new Netflix documentary, admitting she has spent years searching for a similar love but confessing: "I haven't got it."
A Love That Changed Everything
The singer, now 57, became emotional as she recalled her relationship with Hutchence, which she says changed her life completely. She described him as the one man who truly encouraged her to discover who she really was. "We were good together," she said. "You go on and live your lives but it was definitely an amazing point in time and I have probably been looking for something like that ever since and I haven't got it."
Kylie revealed she still feels Hutchence's presence nearly 30 years after his death, believing he is still "with" her. "This is going to sound totally crazy but I felt him going, 'It will be OK,'" she shared. "I always feel he is with me which is kind of crazy."
The Documentary Journey
The new Netflix documentary series charts the highs and heartbreaks of Kylie's career, including her early fame as Charlene Robinson in Neighbours and her on-screen wedding to Jason Donovan's Scott Robinson, which attracted nearly 20 million UK viewers in 1988. The documentary also features interviews with her sister Dannii, musician Nick Cave, and director Michael Harte, who previously worked on the David Beckham documentary.
Jason Donovan appears in the documentary, recalling how he could tell Hutchence was pursuing Kylie. "I could sniff that a mile away," he said. Kylie and Hutchence dated from 1989 to 1991, but the relationship was strained by constant travel and Hutchence's touring schedule. They tried to keep the romance alive through video messages, but eventually, it broke down, leaving Kylie devastated.
Heartbreak and Loss
After Hutchence's death in 1997 at age 37, Kylie was so heartbroken she fled both London and Australia, going to Paris to escape her grief. "I didn't know what to do," she admitted. "I was feeling heartbroken and was escaping my feelings." She attended his funeral in Sydney and was overwhelmed by the outpouring of love for him. Amid the grief, she experienced something unexplainable: a feeling that he was telling her everything would be okay.
Kylie also spoke about the unique bond they shared and how Hutchence supported her during tough times, including criticism of her early performances when she was branded a "singing budgie." She said, "Whenever the going got tough, I had that love and support from Michael." The documentary also touches on her breast cancer diagnosis in 2005, which led to a significant increase in mammogram bookings, known as the "Kylie effect."
The three-part series, titled Kylie, premieres on Netflix on May 20. Director Michael Harte said, "You can see when the chips were down, that Kylie has the backing of her fans more than anyone I know. It's incredible to watch, and it's real."
