After 48 years of speculation, the main reason why the romance between Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta did not move forward is finally revealed.
In 1978, the artists formed the beloved leading couple Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson in “Grease”, one of the most iconic and successful musicals in cinema history, and despite their undeniable chemistry on screen, a relationship between them was never confirmed.
According to a report by Radar Online, a source allegedly told the publication that Travolta was enchanted by Newton-John from the first time he saw her; “For John, it was instant attraction to Olivia. He fell in love with her.”
The castmates became very close, and the late singer and actress even considered a romance between them at the time, but an important part of Travolta’s life made Newton-John reconsider and keep only a beautiful friendship with him, which lasted until her death in 2022.
The reason behind Newton-John’s decision has only now been revealed and, according to Radar Online, it is related to Travolta’s religious choice, as he converted from Catholicism to Scientology in 1975.
In “A Little More Love: The Life and Legacy of Olivia Newton-John” , by Matthew Hild, the Australian singer’s decision was not easy, and years later she asked a musician in her band,
who had previously been married to a Scientology follower, whether she would have had to convert if she had married Travolta.
The friend reportedly said it would not be “mandatory,” but “encouraged,” confirming one of the suspicions she feared most. “Thank you. That was all I needed to know,” she allegedly replied, according to the book.
When Newton-John passed away, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer, Travolta paid a moving tribute to his friend on social media.
“My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better. Your impact was incredible. I love you so much. We will see each other down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John”
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