Kylie Minogue Says She's Enjoying the 'Freedom' of Being Single: 'Some Romances I Maybe Could Have Done Without'

Mar. 15, 2025

Kylie Minogue.Photo:Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Venetian Resort Las Vegas

Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Venetian Resort Las Vegas

Kylie Minogueis embracing the single life!

The Grammy-winning musician, 55, revealed her current philosophy on love in a new interview withThe Mirrorahead of her BRIT Awards appearance next weekend.

“Well, I’m single and enjoying this freedom and the liberty,” she told the U.K. outlet. “I think we can make different choices at this time than we may have at other times. I guess, don’t be afraid… I have, definitely.”

The Australian pop star, who is set to both perform and scoop up the Global Icon Award at the BRITs on Saturday, added that there are some romances from her past she would have happily “done without.”

“There’s some romances I maybe could have done without, but it’s all part of what makes us human and our understanding of everything,” Minogue said.

“I’m trying to think of something great to say, but hey, you fall in love. What can you do? And you live and you learn. I don’t know what I know anymore.”

Kylie Minogue appears at the 66th Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 4, 2024.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Kevin Mazur/Getty

Minogue is fresh off of earning hersecond Grammythis month in the best pop dance recording category for her hit “Padam Padam." After her pre-show win, she spoke to E!’sLive from the Red CarpethostLaverne Cox, sharing hermessage to queer fanswho’ve shown her love over the years.

“I would say thank you for being with me for such a long time now, through thick and thin,” Minogue said. “We ride the highs, the lows and the in-betweens, and to know that we’ve got each other’s backs and this feels like the start of the next era.”

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Last month, Minogue was announced asan honoreeat the 2024BillboardWomen in Music Awards, where she’ll get to further share her gratitude after taking home the Icon Award at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles on March 6.

At the ceremony — where Minogue will be recognized alongside the likes ofMaren Morris,Ice Spice,Charli XCX, Young Miko,Victoria Monét,NewJeans,TEMSand Luísa Sonza — the musician will be celebrated following the release of her 16th studio album, 2023’sTension.

Speaking withPEOPLEabout the albumlast year, Minogue said she “didn’t even know I was going to fully commit to another album” after 2020’sDisco, before deciding to “just go in and have fun” with the latest project.

“I remember a few years ago being in a lot of interview situations where I would be asked, ‘What age do you think it is still OK to be in pop music, or to be sexy in pop?’ It was really awkward, and I felt like I had to justify my presence there,” Minogue said in September of her decades in the industry.

“So, what’s happening now very organically, I’m talking about it with you because it’s happened. I’ve not been out there flying that flag,” the star continued. “Of course, it’s a great moment for me — but it’s a great moment for other artists, women particularly, who have this kind of prejudice or bias against them. So, like I say, I didn’t set out to do this. I’ve also been the youngest kid where I had to fight to be heard or just occupy my space.”

source: people.com