Natalie Imbruglia posing on a red carpet at a music industry event.
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Natalie Imbruglia Calls Out 'Icky' Worst Audition As She Prepares New Music Era

The pop icon is reflecting on early Hollywood cringe while opening up about perimenopause and mental health on her upcoming album.

By Rae MitchellPublished Updated 2 min read

Natalie Imbruglia is reflecting on the unsettling reality of her early career encounters while preparing to launch a deeply personal new chapter in her music career. The Australian singer-songwriter recently reflected on one of her most uncomfortable Hollywood experiences, admitting that a past audition left her feeling deeply unsettled. Looking back on her rise through the entertainment world, the pop star recalled a casting room situation that crossed personal boundaries and made her skin crawl. According to the performer, the incident stood out as her absolute worst experience trying out for a role, leaving her with a lingering sense of discomfort that she still remembers clearly today.

What did Natalie Imbruglia say about her worst audition?

Natalie Imbruglia posing on a red carpet at a music industry event.
Natalie Imbruglia posing on a red carpet at a music industry event.

Imbruglia revealed that the unsettling audition made her feel deeply uncomfortable, serving as a harsh reminder of the questionable environments young talent often faced behind closed doors. Though she managed to navigate the tricky landscape of early stardom, the memory of that specific casting session remains a distinct low point from her years spent in front of the camera. The chart-topping artist has never been one to shy away from her past, but her latest artistic focus is all about confronting real-world issues that affect women today. Instead of dwelling purely on nostalgia, Imbruglia is using her platform to shine a light on experiences that are too often swept under the rug.

Natalie Imbruglia performs on stage in a cherry red ballgown, with her hands raised above her head as she encourages the audience to clap
Image caption, The singer says she's dealt with stage fright throughout her life - but the anxiety was amplified by perimenopause

What is Natalie Imbruglia new album about?

Natalie Imbruglia leans against a concrete mixer in a promotional photograph for the TV show Neighbours
Image caption, Imbruglia found fame as Beth Brennan in Aussie soap opera Neighbours

The singer is officially gearing up to release her first new album since her 2021 studio project. This upcoming body of work sees the pop favorite opening up about a deeply personal journey, specifically tackling the mental health challenges associated with perimenopause. Rather than glossing over the emotional and psychological side effects of hormonal shifts, Imbruglia’s fresh material directly addresses the anxiety, mood shifts, and personal fallout that can accompany this biological transition. The singer aims to break down lingering stigmas surrounding female wellness through her new lyrics. By pairing honest reflections on past industry awkwardness with unfiltered pop anthems about real-life health battles, Imbruglia proves she is completely in control of her narrative as she enters this exciting new era.

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Natalie Imbruglia posing on a red carpet at a music industry event.
Image caption, The singer says she's dealt with stage fright throughout her life - but the anxiety was amplified by perimenopause
Image caption, Imbruglia found fame as Beth Brennan in Aussie soap opera Neighbours
Image caption, The singer's debut album, Left of the Middle, was one of the biggest-sellers of the 1990s
Image caption, Imbruglia became a mother in 2019 and her son's name, Max Valentine, is tattooed on her left arm
Image caption, She shot the video for her latest single, Beautiful Love, on her iPhone, and it features the Mercedes she bought with the proceeds of her first album in

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What is Natalie Imbruglia's new album about?
Natalie Imbruglia's upcoming album deals directly with the mental health fallout and emotional challenges of perimenopause.
When did Natalie Imbruglia last release an album?
Her upcoming project marks her first full studio album since her 2021 release.