Well, when Kylie and Jason opted by the Stock Aiken Waterman pound, Guy Pearce went the arthouse film route, soon finding himself one of Hollywood's hottest properties. Now he too is making a record - though with arty movie credientials we should stress.
Pearce has recorded tracks for the soundtrack to new film 'A Slipping-Down Life', which tells the story of a fictional Jim Morrison-like musician and his relationship with an infatuated fan. The soundtrack is produced by Joe Hendry, and features original tracks by some premiere league songwriters including Ron Sexsmith, Vic Chesnutt, Robyn Hitchcock and Catie Curtis & Mark Simos.
Commenting on his musical project, Pearce told reporters: "For me it was a joy to perform such great music and with the very 'hip and fashion savvy' Joe Henry as our recording producer and mentor it was also an unforgettable learning experience ... one to add to an eclectic musical life."
The movie opens in the US later this month. No word on a UK release for either the movie or soundtrack - though music from the film will be available via iTunes next week.