Julian McMahon: early years and family of the former Prime Minister of Australia
5 july 2025 в 19:13
Julian Macman was born and raised in Australia before moving to the United States to become a television and movie star, winning the hearts of fans worldwide. After success in the series «Beauties» and «FBI», - Julian’s acting career rapidly developed, likely making his parents proud. Julian was the son of the late former Prime Minister of Australia, Sir William Macman, and Lady Sonia Rachel Macman, both of whom passed away before Julian’s shocking death in 2025.
Below you will learn about Julian’s early life and family.
Julian’s father, Sir William, also known as Billy Macman, was a politician and served as the 20th Prime Minister of Australia. He was the leader of the Liberal Party of Australia and had previously held ministerial positions for 20 years. William had the longest continuous political service in Australian history.
Before becoming a politician, William served in the Australian Army. He held the rank of captain, then major, and served in World War II.
Julian’s father passed away in March 1988 in his sleep at the age of 80.
Sonia was a philanthropist and socialite, remembered for her support of charitable events and various organizations supporting society. She was also a member of the Children’s Hospital board in Sydney.
Before marrying William in 1965, Sonia worked as a therapist. The couple had a 25-year age difference and remained together until William’s death.
Lady Sonia passed away at the age of 77 in April 2010 after battling cancer. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, she lived with melanoma until her death. Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that develops rapidly and can be deadly.
Like his mother, Julian also died of cancer, although it is unclear what type of cancer he had.
Julian was born in Sydney and grew up with his sisters, Melinda and Deborah. He attended the same private boys' school his father attended: Sydney Grammar School.
Initially, Julian was not interested in acting and actually dreamed of becoming a rugby player and joining the army, as he shared in an interview with Female.com. He attended the University of Sydney to briefly study law, then the University of Wollongong to study economics before starting a modeling career.
In a separate interview with the Herald Sun in January 2018, Julian opened up about his childhood and upbringing as a politician.
«So it wasn’t as extreme (in the Macman household), but my parents were still trying to figure out how to raise me», - Julian noted. «My father, for example, was born in 1908 — it’s a completely different time, when he was raising me. It must have been hard for him to understand how you were raised in 1908 compared to how you raise in 1972; it would be so contradictory».
Yes, Julian had a child, his daughter Madison Macman. He shared Madison with his ex-wife Brooke Burns.
Julian married his wife Kelly Macman in 2014. The couple kept their life together away from the public eye, but Kelly accompanied him to several events and premieres over the years.
Before marrying Kelly, Julian was married to his first wife, Dannii Minogue, from 1994 to 1995. Dannii is the younger sister of Kylie Minogue.
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Below you will learn about Julian’s early life and family.
Julian’s father, Sir William, also known as Billy Macman, was a politician and served as the 20th Prime Minister of Australia. He was the leader of the Liberal Party of Australia and had previously held ministerial positions for 20 years. William had the longest continuous political service in Australian history.
Before becoming a politician, William served in the Australian Army. He held the rank of captain, then major, and served in World War II.
Julian’s father passed away in March 1988 in his sleep at the age of 80.
Sonia was a philanthropist and socialite, remembered for her support of charitable events and various organizations supporting society. She was also a member of the Children’s Hospital board in Sydney.
Before marrying William in 1965, Sonia worked as a therapist. The couple had a 25-year age difference and remained together until William’s death.
Lady Sonia passed away at the age of 77 in April 2010 after battling cancer. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, she lived with melanoma until her death. Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that develops rapidly and can be deadly.
Like his mother, Julian also died of cancer, although it is unclear what type of cancer he had.
Julian was born in Sydney and grew up with his sisters, Melinda and Deborah. He attended the same private boys' school his father attended: Sydney Grammar School.
Initially, Julian was not interested in acting and actually dreamed of becoming a rugby player and joining the army, as he shared in an interview with Female.com. He attended the University of Sydney to briefly study law, then the University of Wollongong to study economics before starting a modeling career.
In a separate interview with the Herald Sun in January 2018, Julian opened up about his childhood and upbringing as a politician.
«So it wasn’t as extreme (in the Macman household), but my parents were still trying to figure out how to raise me», - Julian noted. «My father, for example, was born in 1908 — it’s a completely different time, when he was raising me. It must have been hard for him to understand how you were raised in 1908 compared to how you raise in 1972; it would be so contradictory».
Yes, Julian had a child, his daughter Madison Macman. He shared Madison with his ex-wife Brooke Burns.
Julian married his wife Kelly Macman in 2014. The couple kept their life together away from the public eye, but Kelly accompanied him to several events and premieres over the years.
Before marrying Kelly, Julian was married to his first wife, Dannii Minogue, from 1994 to 1995. Dannii is the younger sister of Kylie Minogue.
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