The Story of John Travolta

Published on 11/20/2017
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We’re here to tell you all about John Travolta. From starring in Grease to collaborating with Miley Cyrus, Travolta has really done it all! It’s been over 40 years of his celebrated career, but what is this star really like? It’s time to get into the real story of this icon: the personal struggles, the big breaks and regrets.

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Rocky Romance

Rocky Romance

Of course, it’s been a difficult ride for these two megastar actors, Kelly Preston and John Travolta. Throughout scandals and rumors surrounding Travolta’s private life, they made it work. Even after one of their three children passed, they somehow made it through. After all the tragedy, people speculated Preston was ending her marriage, but that has not proven true yet. However, this was just one of many struggles Travolta has faced, but we’ll get to that.

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Tragic Relationship

Back before his marriage, Travolta endured a loss that may have shaped his strong character. On the set of The Boy in the Plastic Bubble(1976) he fell in love with Diana Hyland, who played his mother. Yes, she was 18 years older than the growing star. Everything was going well until she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Sadly, only a year after this tragic diagnosis, she passed away at 41 years old. Another blow to Travolta who had to watch his love pass away. Little did he know, how this confrontation with death would come back to haunt him.

Tragic Relationship

Tragic Relationship

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