How Old Was Kylie Minogue as Charlene Robinson in Neighbours?

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In February 2016 at the 2016 BRIT Awards held at London’s O2 Arena, Neighbours actress Kylie Minogue showed once again that she knows how to make an entrance.

Kylie Minogue tops her hair with a fun hat at the BRIT Awards 2016Kylie Minogue tops her hair with a fun hat at the BRIT Awards 2016 at The O2 Arena on February 24, 2016, in London, England (Credit: WENN)

The “Spinning Around” singer was all smiles as she posed for photos alongside her fiancé Joshua Sasse. She definitely brought some fun and glamour to the red carpet.

Joshua Sasse and his girlfriend Kylie Minogue pose for photos at the 2016 BRIT AwardsJoshua Sasse and his girlfriend Kylie Minogue pose for photos at the 2016 BRIT Awards (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN)

The newly engaged couple looked perfect together in matching black ensembles. The then 28-year-old actor was handsome in a black tie, while his then 47-year-old fiancée was fab in a black lace dress. One month later, they broke up after three years of dating.

In 2018, her ex-fiancé Joshua Sasse welcomed his first child with his wife Louisa Ainsworth, whom he married the same year.

30 years before the 2016 BRIT Awards, Kylie Minogue made her debut in the Australian soap opera Neighbours as tomboy mechanic Charlene Robinson.

Kylie Minogue, Craig McLachlan, Anne Charleston, and Ian Smith in the Australian television soap opera NeighboursKylie Minogue, Craig McLachlan, Anne Charleston, and Ian Smith in the Australian television soap opera Neighbours (Credit: BBC)

One of Australia’s most successful media exports, Kylie made her first appearance on April 17, 1986, when she was 17 years old. She auditioned for the role in 1985, shortly after finishing her exams at Camberwell High School.

Kylie Minogue portrayed the feisty, quick-tempered, and outspoken tomboy Charlene Robinson in NeighboursKylie Minogue portrayed the feisty, quick-tempered, and outspoken tomboy Charlene Robinson in Neighbours (Credit: WENN)

Born on May 28, 1968, in Melbourne, Australia, she turned 18 on May 28, 1986. The wedding of Scott Robinson (Jason Donovan) and Charlene Robinson aired in the 523rd episode on July 1, 1987, and is considered one of the greatest television weddings of all time.

The Neighbours wedding of popular couple Scott Robinson (Jason Donovan) and Charlene Mitchell (Kylie Minogue) is considered one of the most memorable soap moments of all timeThe Neighbours wedding of popular couple Scott Robinson (Jason Donovan) and Charlene Mitchell (Kylie Minogue) is considered one of the most memorable soap moments of all time (Credit: BBC)

Kylie Minogue made her final screen appearance as Charlene Robinson on July 26, 1988. Her self-titled debut studio album was released earlier the same month and became one of the bestselling albums of the year.

Kylie Minogue wears a corset-style Dolce & Gabbana dress to the BRIT AwardsKylie Minogue wears a corset-style Dolce & Gabbana dress to the BRIT Awards (Credit: Lia Toby / Daniel Deme / WENN)

The highest-selling female Australian artist of all time couldn’t have looked happier in the fun and flirty prom-style dress by Dolce & Gabbana. The strapless frock featured a lacy corset top, a bow around the waist, and a tiered ruffle skirt.

She added a pop of color to the dark dress with an emerald necklace and a matching pair of pumps and finished the look with a quirky wide-brimmed hat.

Kylie wore her blonde locks in loose curls and sported smokey eyeshadow and pink lipstick.

Kylie Minogue wears a black tiered Dolce & Gabbana dress at the BRIT AwardsKylie Minogue wears a black tiered Dolce & Gabbana dress at the BRIT Awards (Credit: Lia Toby / Daniel Deme / WENN)

Can you help us ID Kylie’s emerald green pumps? They appear to be made of satin and feature peep toes and about four-inch heels.

Kylie Minogue's feet in emerald green satin pumpsKylie Minogue’s feet in emerald green satin pumps (Credit: WENN)