Kylie Minogue, the pop star, has openly discussed her struggles with fame and why she chose to step away from the public eye for the sake of her mental well-being.

The singer, who is 55 years old and featured on the cover of Rolling Stone UK's October/November 2023 issue, explained that her immense popularity had a negative impact on her mental health. She made the decision to live a more private life to shield herself and her family from the constant public scrutiny.

In her candid revelation, Kylie emphasized the importance of the ongoing conversation about mental health and the toll that fame can take on individuals. She personally experienced these challenges and expressed, "I had that, I lived that." She clarified that her choice to maintain privacy wasn't a deliberate decision but rather a reaction to protect both herself and her family from the challenges that fame brought.

Kylie also shared her approach to balancing her mental well-being with her busy life, highlighting the need for effort and sacrifice. She explained that she can go full throttle in her career and then pause to recalibrate and prioritize her mental health.