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Kylie Minogue documentary series on Netflix reviewed

opinion-review · 2026-05-20

A review of Michael Harte's three-part Netflix documentary series 'Kylie' examines the pop star's career and the sexism she faced. The series features archival footage, including a 1989 interview where Derryn Hinch compares Kylie to a hooker and Stan Grant asks about breast implants. Kylie's sister Dannii Minogue reacts to the clips, calling them 'boring, repetitive, stupid.' Nick Cave's comments about Kylie's audience being 'monstrous' teenage girls are criticized. The documentary covers Kylie's 80 million record sales, her role in Neighbours, and her cancer diagnosis at 36. Kylie discusses her connection to the LGBTQIA+ community and her enduring love for Michael Hutchence. The series is streaming on Netflix.

Key facts

  • Michael Harte directed the three-part Netflix documentary series 'Kylie'.
  • Kylie Minogue has sold over 80 million records worldwide.
  • Derryn Hinch interviewed Kylie in 1989 and made a controversial comparison.
  • Stan Grant asked Kylie if she had a boob job.
  • Dannii Minogue described the old clips as 'boring, repetitive, stupid'.
  • Nick Cave's comments about Kylie's audience are criticized in the review.
  • Kylie was diagnosed with cancer at age 36.
  • The documentary is streaming on Netflix.

Entities

Artists

  • Kylie Minogue
  • Dannii Minogue
  • Nick Cave
  • Michael Hutchence
  • Madonna
  • Jason Donovan
  • Derryn Hinch
  • Stan Grant
  • Michael Harte
  • Leo Carax
  • Jane Pollard
  • Iain Forsyth
  • Richard Lowenstein
  • Stephen A Russell

Institutions

  • Netflix
  • BBC
  • Stock Aitken Waterman
  • INXS
  • ScreenHub
  • ArtsHub
  • Fairfax
  • SBS
  • Flicks
  • Time Out
  • The Saturday Paper
  • The Big Issue
  • Metro magazine
  • Joy FM

Locations

  • Melbourne
  • Australia
  • London
  • United Kingdom

Sources