Why Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta never dated despite Grease 'chemistry'
ok.co.ukOlivia Newton-John tragically passed away at the age of 73 after a long, 30 year battle with breast cancer. The news was broken by the actress’ husband John Easterling via her official Facebook page and other social media pages on Monday 8 Aug who said she “passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California.” As a victim of the cruel disease, Olivia spent many years campaigning for breast cancer research, though she first gained fame when she starred in Grease.
Olivia played Sandy Olsson in the hit musical opposite John Travolta ’s Danny Zuko that propelled the pair to stardom in 1978.
The chemistry between the pair had many wondering if they would date in real life. When the hit film turned 40 years old in 2018, Olivia spoke to MammaMia No Filter about the reason why she never dated John, 68.
She said although the pair had chemistry, they were both dating other people at the time. Speaking on the podcast, she said: "We were both with other people when we were filming and I think, respectfully, it just didn’t happen." Olivia insisted that their performances were better thanks to the fact they weren't dating, as it created a tension on set that translated well into the finished film. "I think it was good, because I think it kept the tension there and the chemistry.
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