John Travolta can be called lucky in life. Almost every of his roles has become memorable. During his career, he has gathered a legion of fans, while strengthening his excellent relationship with all the celebrities that he considers his friends.
But, despite all the fame and fortune, in the life of John Travolta, who turned 65 years old, there are many facts that fans do not know about. We offer a look into the past of a talented actor to learn more about his life and fall in love with him again.
He left school early to become an actor.
John left the school when he was 16 years old to practice acting and build a modeling career. His first role was in the musical Bye Bye Birdie. He also participated in commercials.
Personal tragedy
On the set of the movie Under the Cap, in which 22-year-old John played one of his first roles, he began a romantic relationship with a colleague Diana Highland, who was 18 years older than him. Unfortunately, she died of cancer a year after their meeting.
He refused the role in the film "Chicago"
John once admitted: he regrets that he refused to play in the movie Chicago. The actor said that he did not really like the stage musical, but as soon as he saw it on the screen and realized how much mental mood he had in it, he regretted that he did not accept the offer. Richard Gere certainly won the deal because he got the role that Travolta refused.
The actor also refused to play the main character of the 1994 hit Forrest Gump, which he later regretted.
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Princess Diana named dress in honor of Travolta
In 1985, at a White House event, Princess Diana really wanted John to dance with her. He approached her at midnight and invited her to a dance. The princess later named the dress in which she danced with John, in his honor - Travolta Dress.
Without an understudy in the City Cowboy
John had his own mechanical bull, installed in his house before shooting the film. He was so skilled at riding it that he didn’t even need an understudy for scenes with a bull.
Money is not the main thing
Not all John Travolta roles were highly paid. Few people remember the actor for his role in the film "Who Would Talk." But this picture raised 300 million dollars. And the role of Travolta in Pulp Fiction cost him only $ 150, 000. But John, of course, does not regret it, because he believes that this film returned him to the list of leaders.
Religious past
John Travolta is famous for his belief in Scientology (a religious mystical movement of the Gnostic type). He became interested in religion in 1975 when they gave him the book Dianetics. Today, John admits that religion helped him a lot, especially during the loss of loved ones: his girlfriend, when he was still very young, and his beloved son.
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Strange name
The religion of an actor is not the only rather strange thing in his past. He wanted to name his daughter Qantas after the airline he was ambassador to. He liked the name, but his wife did not allow to complete this idea. Instead, they named daughter Ella.
Become winnie
John thought he was well on his way up when the Devilish Rain ended in New Mexico. But he could not imagine how right he was. The day John returned to Hollywood, they called him and invited him to audition at Welcome Back, Cotter. And Travolta was able to win the main role of Vinnie Barbarino.
There were several reasons why John felt that Winnie's character was perfect for him. “I was a school clown, but definitely not a leader like Winnie, ” John said. “I was a stupid, not a cool clown.” I was such a "fool" who did something for laughter."
"Caught a fever"
By 1977, John got a big role in the movie - he played Tony Manero in Saturday Night Fever. The film was a huge success, becoming a box office hit. John, at age 24, received a nomination for Best Actor at the Oscars. The thematic film is still considered an unforgettable reflection of the disco era of the late 1970s.
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Singer career
John Travolta managed to record a dozen singles with the song "Let her in." When she came out, John appeared in the television movie Under the Hood.
In the 2009 animated film Volt, the soundtrack included a song called “I thought I lost you, ” performed by none other than Mr. John Travolta himself, as well as the sensation of country and pop music, Miley Cyrus.
Wrong decisions
Sometimes, when you are at the top, the only thing that can bring you down is you yourself. This incident happened to John Travolta when he finished filming Urban Cowboy. Although he starred in the movie Perfection with Jamie Lee Curtis, he gave up roles in American Gigolo, Officer and Gentleman, which helped make Richard Gere a star.
Flying high
Many John Travolta fans do not know that the actor has always had a passion for flying. He received a pilot license at only 22 years old, and since then his love for aviation has only increased. He has many aircraft, including his own Boeing 707.
He lives in his own airport
The extravagant mansions of millionaires no longer surprise anyone. But John Travolta was able to hit the fans. His mansion is a private airport with several full runways.
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Extended a helping hand
Everyone remembers the 2010 earthquake, which led to many casualties in Haiti. Many do not know that John Travolta personally delivered tons of medicine, food, and supplies to the island.
Tragedy in the family
At a young age, Travolta’s son, Jetta, was diagnosed with autism and Kawasaki disease, in which medium-sized blood vessels become inflamed. During the 2010 vacation, Jett hit his head and eventually died from his injuries. “It was the worst thing that ever happened in my life, ” John admitted later.
In memory of Jetta
After the death of their son, John and Kelly founded the Jett Travolta Foundation, which assisted children with impaired vision, hearing, mobility, communication and behavior, as well as learning difficulties.
John's daughter
The actor has a daughter - Ella Blue Travolta. She was born in 2000 and began acting in films at the age of 9. She even played a role in the movie Old Dogs, in which her mom and dad starred. Although Ella does not seem to be so interested in her acting career, John believes that his daughter has serious potential.
Happily married
When it comes to marriages, Hollywood is not so full of success stories. Nevertheless, John Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston have been in a strong relationship for many years. They have been married since 1991. Although tabloids regularly spread negative rumors about them, the two continue to be a very happy couple.
Gift from Oprah
One of John Travolta's famous friends is Oprah Winfrey. On the 25th anniversary of her show, she gave John an 8-day vacation in Sydney (Australia), where the actor piloted a plane to deliver passengers there.
Dream role
John Travolta has spent a lot of time in recent years playing villains. The actor admitted that he will not stop playing bad roles until he reaches his goal: to play the bad guy in the James Bond movie.
Deadly piloting experience
In 1992, an electrical failure occurred on John's plane. Travolta is a licensed pilot, so he often flew with his family. When this happened, John was supposed to make an emergency landing in Washington, DC. During the landing, he almost collided with a commercial ship. Fortunately, John was able to land the plane safely.
He loves very strong coffee and mustard.
Megastar uses a very strong mixture to make a cheerful morning drink. When it comes to fixtures, John prefers hot mustard.
He values the advice he received from Marlon Brando.
One day, John admitted that one of the best tips he ever received was from Marlon Brando. He sounded like this: "Do not expect from people what they cannot give you."
