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Kylie Minogue turns the big 4-0!

Kylie Ann Minogue was born on 28 May, 1968.

Kylie rose to fame in Australia’s beloved soapie, Neighbours alongside Jason Donovan.

Kylie’s first hit song, released in July 1987, was a cover of 1962 hit The Locomotion.

On 6th July 1988, Kylie is awarded two gold discs for her hit singles Got to Be Certain and I Should Be So Lucky.

Kylie’s sister Dannii also achieved fame as a singer and TV personality.

As well as a music career, is an entrepreneur and has put her stamp on perfume and lingerie.

Kylie and Nikki Webster performed at the Sydney 2000 Olympic ceremonies.

Robbie Williams performs with Kylie at the European MTV Music Awards on November 16, 2000. The two also released a single, Kids.

In May 2005, 36-year-old Kylie was diagnosed with breast cancer. With months of treatment and battle ahead of her, the singer postponed the Australian leg of her ‘Showgirl’ tour.

A little over a year later and the inspiring star is out and about again, dancing and flashing her famous smile.

French actor Olivier Martinez stood by her during treatment. But with rumours he’s a “love-rat”, the course of their love has been anything but smooth!

With her ever-changing looks, Kylie has always been on the cutting-edge of fashion, making best-dressed — and worst-dressed — lists.

Kylie’s feathery dress was a point of contention for some!

Kylie shows off some serious diamond earrings.

On May 6, 2008 Kylie Minogue opened her latest world tour, ‘KylieX2008’, in Paris, with all the flair and razzle-dazzle that her fans adore.

With a new tour, a new album X, and a booming brand all of her own, incredible Kylie is one superstar who couldn’t shine brighter.

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