After their leading roles in the movie musical, Olivia Newton-John (and John Travolta) became stars. Grease. Their onscreen chemistry was captivating and many wondered if they had any sparks off-screen. Both Travolta & Newton-John have both revealed the truth about their relationship over the years.
The Couple Displayed Major Chemistry
Travolta and Newton-John played Sandy and Danny, high school lovers who fell in love during summer. The couple were able to ride off into the sunset after school started.
The movie’s stars played a couple so believably in GreaseMany wondered if they were actually a couple. Pictures of Travolta and Newton John kissing at The Thrill were another spark. Grease premiere’s afterparty. Newton-John and Travolta, who remained close up until Newton-John’s death earlier this year, have both addressed the rumors.
Newton-John: ‘There Was An Attraction’
In Newton-John’s autobiography, she wrote about her relationship with Travolta, telling readers, “Yes, we really liked each other and there was an attraction.”Her co-star, who was equally in love with her, called her “every guy’s dream.”
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At a fan event in 2019, Travolta elaboratedWhen someone inquired about their relationship, they asked if there was any sexual tension. “I think you saw that in ‘You’re the One That I Want,’”He shared his thoughts, referring to a musical number in the movie. “There’s almost resolve of that tension right there.”
Why? ‘It Never Went Beyond Friendship’For the Actors
“I think it was good, because I think it kept the tension there and the chemistry,” Newton-John explained this during an appearance Mama Mia No Filter podcast. “It might have been a real disaster had we decided to date or we had a falling out or something.”She said that she and Travolta had been in relationships during filming. “it just didn’t happen.”
Newton-John continued, “We’re still great friends. The truth is, it never went beyond friendship with John despite the fact that the fans wanted for us to become a couple in real life. We left the making out to Sandy and Danny, but the deep feeling of sisterly love I have for John continues to this day.” Some fans might be disappointed that Newton-John and Travolta were never an item in real life, but the pair’s deep friendship clearly meant a lot to both actors over the years.