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Intimate home videos reveal the life of Michael Hutchence

Never-before seen photos and videos of INXS frontman Michael Hutchence’s domestic bliss have revealed a glimpse of the family man behind the rockstar.

The intimate footage shown in a new documentary Michael Hutchence: The Last Rockstar has given fans a rare insight into the happy days the singer-songwriter spent with his only child Tiger Lily.

Never-before seen home videos reveal the private life of Michael Hutchence. Photo: Getty
Never-before seen home videos reveal the private life of Michael Hutchence. Photo: Getty

Very clearly a doting father to his newborn daughter, photos released from his private collection for the first time, show him sleeping in his shorts cradling his week-old baby girl.

A heartbreaking home video filmed by Hutchence also pictures his infant daughter sitting up on the bed he shared with Paula Yates, a British TV presenter and the ex-wife of Sir Bob Geldof, in their London home.

Home videos show Michael Hutchence as a doting dad with baby Tiger Lily. Photo: Channel 7
Home videos show Michael Hutchence as a doting dad with baby Tiger Lily. Photo: Channel 7

A laughing Tiger Lily bobs up and down on the bed while looking to ‘read’ a picture book, every dimply smile caught on camera by her loving dad.

The rockstar made sure to film all of his little girl’s early moments on a handycam, like a gorgeous scene of him ‘cooing’ over her saying “Grrr, Tigerrrr”.

The videos, filmed by Michael Hutchence, show a glimpse of life behind the rockstar. Photo: Channel 7
The videos, filmed by Michael Hutchence, show a glimpse of life behind the rockstar. Photo: Channel 7

Described as a man who just wanted to be with his baby, the videos provide a rare look at Michael Hutchence's life that has remained largely private since his since his tragic death in a Double Bay hotel 20 years ago in November.

The singer died almost 20 years ago. Photo: Getty
The singer died almost 20 years ago. Photo: Getty

The Michael Hutchence documentary also shows footage of the lead singer with his family – father Kell, sister Tina, and brother Rhett. Spending a completely normal Christmas opening presents in front of a twinkling tree with his partner at the time Helena Christensen, even throwing a few prawns on the barbie with some friends.

Although Hutchence’s private life was often reported in the Australian and international press, with a string of love affairs with prominent actresses, models and singers, you’ve never seen him like this. The documentary is truely revealing.

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