Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 17, 2025 · Entertainment

Love Rekindled: Julian McMahon and Dannii Minogue's Past Romance Illuminated

A moving clip has resurfaced of Julian McMahon (left) and Dannii Minogue (right) in the wake of his death

Julian McMahon's Death: A Blast from the Past Reveals His Whirlwind Romance with Dannii Minogue!

The world is still reeling from the shocking news of Julian McMahon's passing, and now a blast from the past has resurfaced that's got everyone talking! A moving clip of the Aussie actor and his former wife, pop sensation Dannii Minogue, has come to light, showing just how crazy they were about each other during their whirlwind romance.

As reported by TheScholarlyNote.com, Julian, 56, passed away on July 2 after a secret battle with cancer. His wife Kelly released a statement confirming the news, sending shockwaves around the world.

Julian and his former wife of 18 months were madly in love. Pictured together in 1995

But amidst the tributes and condolences pouring in, this vintage clip has resurfaced, giving fans a glimpse into Julian and Dannii's fairytale romance. The footage, shot shortly after their engagement, shows the couple looking loved-up in the backseat of a car. Julian is seen kissing Dannii's hand, asking her to marry him, and cuddling up next to her on the backseat. "I already said yes to that!" Dannii giggles, as the pair exchange smitten looks.

The interview reveals just how much they adored each other. Julian gushes about Dannii's wonderfulness, saying she's "very fun to be with" and "very romantic." Meanwhile, Dannii beams about Julian's sense of humor, calling him "old-fashioned" for proposing to her parents first.

Their wedding plans were also revealed in the clip, including how Julian asked Dannii's dad for permission before popping the question. When the interviewer remarks that it's an old-fashioned move, Julian chuckles, saying, "I'm an old-fashioned guy."

In the video, a smitten Julian and Dannii shared what they love most about each other, and explained how 'sparks flew across the room' when they first met

The couple's love story began on the set of Home and Away in 1990, where they played love interests Emma Jackson and Ben Lucini. Three years later, Dannii enlisted Julian to star alongside her in music videos for This Is It and This Is the Way. Little did anyone know that art would imitate life, and the pair would tie the knot just a few years later in 1994.

However, their fairytale romance was short-lived, with the couple parting ways just 18 months later. The reasons behind their split remain unclear, but it's rumored that Julian's mother, Lady Sonia, didn't approve of Dannii's presence in his life.

As reported by TheScholarlyNote.com, Dannii never won over Lady Sonia's approval, citing how she felt like an outsider in the McMahon family. "She thought I was wanting to be part of that world [and] that I was going to take, take, take from them," Dannii recalled on the How to Fail podcast.

Dannii originally met Julian in 1990 while co-starring as Emma Jackson and Ben Lucini on the set of Home and Away. Pictured in 1993

Despite their whirlwind romance and subsequent divorce, it's clear that Julian and Dannii had a special connection. In 1995, just a year after they split, Julian moved to New York City to star in NBC soap opera Another World, while Dannii flew back and forth from London. Their marriage was finalized soon after.

As the world continues to mourn Julian McMahon's passing, this vintage clip serves as a reminder of his whirlwind romance with Dannii Minogue. It's a love story that's full of drama, passion, and old-fashioned charm.

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