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has been a star of great caliber for decades. The actor, who was loved by millions, had to face many adversities during his career and was involved in high-profile scandals. On his 69th birthday, meet one of the most popular celebrities of the crazy 80s.
Humble beginnings and a big breakthrough. Thus began the career of John Travolta
John Joseph Travolta was born on February 18, 1954 in Englewood, New Jersey. From the very beginning, he wanted to become an actor, and his mother supported his passion for playing various characters. The woman was also an artist and for many years she performed in the radio group The Sunset Sinsters. Moreover, the mother of the future star was also engaged in studying drama and English. Travolta grew up with five siblings – three sisters (Ellen, Ann and Margaret) and two brothers (Joseph and Sam).
John Travolta did not think about any profession other than acting. When he was 17, he left high school and enrolled in an acting school in New York. It was there that he honed his talent, which resulted in an engagement on Broadway. The young star starred in the musical “Over Here!”. In addition to musical plays, he also participated in commercials and recorded songs for local radio stations. To increase the chance for professional development, he moved to Los Angeles.
Moving to the City of Angels actually turned out to be a good choice. In 1972, John Travolta landed a role in the series “Emergency“ Three years later, he played in another, this time youth production, “Welcome Back, Kotter” broadcast on ABC. Thanks to the appearance on the small screen, he gained notoriety, which gave him roles in an increasing number of films. After a few years, the actor got involved in the most important film in his career – “Saturday Night Fever”. He was nominated for a Golden Globe and an Oscar for his portrayal of Tony Manero.
he was an important figure in many other cult productions. “Grease”, in which he starred with Olivia Newton-John, is still considered one of the best musicals in history, while “Pulp Fiction” turned out to be an extremely innovative film that established Quentin Tarantino’s position as an outstanding director. Without a doubt, it can be said that Travolta was one of the icons of the 80s. However, even in the case of such iconic figures, it is not difficult to find scandals and controversies.
A star in the fire of scandals. In addition to brilliant roles, John Travolta is also known for many controversies
The star of cult hits became involved in 1991 with actress Kelly Preston. The couple had three children – Jett, Ella Bleu and Benjamin. The eldest son of celebrities suffered from Kawasaki disease and exhibited symptoms characteristic of the autism spectrum. When he was only 16, a tragic accident occurred. While vacationing together in the Bahamas, Travolta and Preston’s son had an epileptic fit, causing him to hit his head on the edge of the bathtub. Unfortunately, the medics were unable to save the boy.
The death of the star couple’s son was also associated with controversy. The media suspected that Jett did not receive proper medical care. Travolta, who has been a member of the Scientology Church since the 1970s (which in itself was an equally high-profile topic), decided to subject Jett to unconventional treatments. To make matters worse, there were rumors of a documentary in which the actor waives medical assistance for Jett. The case went to court, where the alleged owners of the letter were finally acquitted.
There were other scandals in the life of the artist. Many people suspected him of frequent betrayals of his wife, with whom he had a nearly 30-year relationship. One of them was the writer Robert Randolph, who did not miss this fact in the book “You’ll Never Spa In This Town Again”
I know marriage is a total sham. John prefers guys and has sex with guys all the time behind Kelly’s back. He tried to hit on me many times, but I refused him.
Despite many controversies, John Travolta still remains a star of the 1980s for many fans.
Source: Gazeta
Bruce is a talented author and journalist with a passion for entertainment . He currently works as a writer at the 247 News Agency, where he has established himself as a respected voice in the industry.
