A wealth of talent has come out of Australia, from actors and musicians to sports people and more. In this article, we’ll be showcasing some of the top celebrities that were born in the land down under and what they’ve become known for over the years. As well as what they love to do in their spare time!
Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman is not just a famous actor known for his starring role as Wolverine, but also a multi-talented singer and dancer too. Coming from Sydney, he’s had roles on Broadway and won many awards for his work in films and musicals.
In his spare time, Hugh likes to spend time with family as well as playing piano, golfing and windsurfing.
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Russell Crowe
Russell Crowe was actually born in New Zealand but the award-winning actor spent ten years of his childhood in Australia and at the age of 21, moved there permanently. He’s had an incredible Hollywood film career, having won an Academy Award for his role in Gladiator alongside many other films including Cinderella Man, American Gangster, State of Play, Robin Hood, and more.
But what fans might not know about Russell Crowe is that before Hollywood the star made a living traveling across Australia as a bingo caller. A job he was notoriously sacked from for being rude!
It’s likely that during his time as a bingo caller the Aussie star probably enjoyed a bit of bingo himself. Alongside other casino games, bingo is an entertainment experience that celebrities and non-celebrities alike can enjoy – with people playing the game all around the world!
While the traditional bingo halls may have gone out of fashion, many people enjoy playing alternative forms of bingo at places like Bongo Bingo as well as online bingo, which has boomed over the years. With so many fantastic variations of the game like Slingo, and the convenience of being able to play it wherever you like, it’s no wonder there’s been such a boom in the online bingo space. Easy to play and so much fun, we can imagine that a few Aussie celebs on this list have given it a go at one time or another.
Kylie Minogue
Having first received celebrity attention in her role as Charlene in Neighbours, Melbourne-born singer, songwriter and actress Kylie Minogue is also the highest setting Australian artist of all time. She’s also appeared in several films over the years including Moulin Rouge!, Delinquents, San Andreas and more.
In her spare time, she’s said to enjoy playing card games and eating great food.
Cate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett has definitely taken the title as one of Australia’s most critically acclaimed actresses. Having played many roles since her first film Paradise Road, the actress has received a nomination for an Oscar seven times, having won twice for her roles in The Aviator and Blue Jasmine.
Living on the edge of a village in the Sussex Weald with her family, she has also bought property in the area including a farm – with an amazing 100 acres of pasture and woodland.
Margot Robbie
Another famous Aussie who got her start in the classic tv show Neighbours, Margot Robbie burst into Hollywood with her incredible performance in 2013’s Wolf of Wall Street and has been a superstar since then. She was also nominated in the prestigious Oscars for her leading role in I, Tanya.
But what fans might not know about the celebrity is that she’s a big fan of the water and loves sports including surfing, snorkeling and diving. She also enjoys dance classes and playing tennis with friends.
She’s also big on travelling and has visited many parts of the world including the Philippines, Cuba, Miami and more — often posting snapshots of different locations on her highly-followed Instagram account.
Olivia Newton-John
Most people will be familiar with the actress and singer Olivia Newton-John. The Aussie talent, who unfortunately died this past August, began her career in music and was a four-time Grammy Award winner throughout her career.
Olivia Newton-John became known for acting having starred in the musical film Grease alongside co-star John Travolta. She was also an activist for animal rights as well as the environment and an advocate for breast cancer research.
Her music is said to have been an inspiration to many other now famous female vocalists including Alanis Morissette, Kylie Minogue and Juliana Hatfield.
Nicole Kidman
And one of the most famous celebrity Aussies of all time? That title has to go to Nicole Kidman. Beginning her acting career way back in 1983 in Australia, she first received international acclaim with action hit Days of Thunder. Her recognition began to boom with Far and Away, Batman Forever and Eyes Wide Shut. She’s also received numerous awards and accolades for her work including a British Academy Film Award, six Golden Globe Awards alongside an Academy Award for The Hours through which she won the coveted Best Actress award.
She continues to have a huge presence both in television and in film and also has a career in the music industry.
