Chloe Brennan

Chloe Brennan is a character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by April Rose Pengilly. She is first introduced in 2018 as the wild-child female sibling of the Brennan family who sends shockwaves through Ramsay Street with her bold, flirtatious ways. However, she soon grows as a character, maturing into a supportive friend with a dedicated work ethic while still keeping her charming personality. 
Her biggest storylines included romance with both men and woman as an openly bisexual character, her diagnosis with Huntington's Disease and falling in love with her brother's fiancée. Chloe soon became a fan favorite character and has been listed as one of the most iconic characters of the soap, even in her short time on the show. She was a main cast member from 2018-2022 and returns in a recurring capacity from 2023 onwards.
== Introduction ==
In her fictional backstory, Chloe was in her early teens when her parents' separated, and she was raised away from her father and brothers by her mother Fay Brennan (Zoe Bertram) in Adelaide. The official show website said that Chloe did not have any contact with her father from that point and she saw her brothers very little, which left her feeling like an only child. After deciding against going to university, Chloe spent her time working various jobs, including waitressing, nannying and working on a minor celebrity's yacht.
The character was introduced shortly after Burns left his role as Tyler Brennan. Chloe comes to Erinsborough to be with her brothers Aaron and Mark, after spending years travelling overseas on "an extended gap year". After running out of money, Chloe visits her brothers to repair their fractured relationships, but Mark is aware that she could leave as suddenly as she arrived. Pengilly felt like she had real brothers in McGregor and Wilson, as they were very welcoming towards her when she started, and she said her favourite scenes to film were set in the Brennan house.
After arriving in Erinsborough, Chloe meets up with Mark and they go to the local coffee shop to catch up. Mark's former girlfriend Elly Conway (Jodi Anasta) sees them together and is "curious" about the newcomer, but she is angered when she sees Chloe going through Mark's wallet after he leaves it unattended. Elly comes over to confront Chloe and "a tug-of-war" ensues as she tries to take back the wallet, which results in some of her hair being pulled out. When Mark returns, Elly tells him his date is stealing from him, but he reveals that Chloe is actually his younger sister. Chloe then upsets Tyler's former girlfriend Piper Willis (Mavournee Hazel) when she asks how long she plans to stay in Tyler's room, as she was hoping to move in there. Pengilly commented that Chloe is not very "tactful" in the way she approaches the situation with Piper. Aaron eventually gives her his room.
Chloe later meets Elly again and openly admits that she is experimental when it comes to relationships and would not mind with "experimenting" with her some day, leaving Elly "horrified by her forward attitude." Aaron is happy to have his sister around, but Mark is more cautious, knowing that trouble tends to follow Chloe around. When Chloe successfully applies for an executive assistant job at Lassiters Hotel, Brandon Danker (Nick Bracks) is tasked with checking her CV and it soon emerges that she has lied about her skills and previous jobs. Chloe decides to seduce Brandon in a bid to keep her job, and invites him to spend time with her in the spa at Number 32. They are soon interrupted by returning character Jane Harris (Annie Jones), who disapproves of their antics.
== History ==
Chloe comes to Erinsborough to reconnect with her brothers Mark Brennan (Scott McGregor) and Aaron Brennan (Matt Wilson), following their father's death. Shortly after her introduction, writers established a romantic relationship between Chloe and her boss Leo Tanaka (Tim Kano). An ongoing, issue-led storyline saw Chloe diagnosed with Huntington's disease. Pengilly enjoyed exploring another side to her character, and she hoped the story arc would raise awareness of the condition among viewers. Chloe comes into conflict with her family, neighbours and boss when she launches an escort service, which sees her charging men for platonic dates. The plot led to the introduction of millionaire businessman Pierce Greyson (Tim Robards), who develops strong feelings for her.
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