John Travolta - Sex Symbol
John Travolta - Sex Symbol
Dedicated to one of the most talented actors in the world today, this webpage tries to present in the best way that possible an honest look at John Travolta’s tremendous range, his family, his unique talents, and even the controversies that he has been able to overcome. The overall image that we end up with, even with a critical eye, is that of not only a highly respected performer, but a very loved star who has achieved icon status.
John Travolta Biography
John Travolta was born February 18, 1954 to Salvatore and Helen Travolta. He was the youngest of six children (Ellen, Sam, Maggie, Annie, Joey, and John) born to the couple. They also have a half-sibling (Michael) from before their parents married.
During the latter half of the 1970s, John Travolta became one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. After a hit television show (Welcome Back Kotter) and a string of hits in films (Grease, Urban Cowboy, Saturday Night Fever he emerged as a true cultural icon. Thanks to his dazzling performances and polite goodness off screen, John Travolta influenced entire generations. He defined tastes in music and fashion and was the subject on non-stop gossip column rumors.
During the latter half of the 1970s, John Travolta became one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. After a hit television show (Welcome Back Kotter) and a string of hits in films (Grease, Urban Cowboy, Saturday Night Fever he emerged as a true cultural icon. Thanks to his dazzling performances and polite goodness off screen, John Travolta influenced entire generations. He defined tastes in music and fashion and was the subject on non-stop gossip column rumors.
John Travolta
Beating the Rumors
Becoming a success was easy for John Travolta, he has a talent and charisma unlike many had ever seen before. But staying at the top of the A-List became a harder battle, as rumors seemed to build in direct proportion to the success he achieved.
Early in his career John Travolta was accused in gossip columns of having benefited from "the casting couch." Other gossip papers accused John Travolta of being high maintenance as an actor and impossible with fans. None of these rumors were true and John Travolta proved so by never addressing them, simply continuing to live his life as an example of a talented, sincere, good man.
Rumors would never stop swirling around John Travolta or his family. There were rumors of sibling rivalry between John Travolta and his older brother Joey Travolta who was also trying to make a name for himself as an actor. There were rumors of covering up half brother Michael Travolta's lecherous life outside the U.S. There were rumors that John Travolta was a homosexual or had at least had homosexual affairs with gay porn stars. There were rumors that nieces and nephe<ws (Tom Fridley <Jason Lives: Friday the13th Part VI>, Rachel Travolta <Navajo Blues>, Rikki Lee Travolta <Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat>, Nicole Travolta <One Tree Hill>) were trying to ride the success of their famous uncle. There were rumors that John Travolta's religion Scientology was really a cult. There were rumors that John Travolta's marriage to Kelly Preston was a beard. There were rumors about some of the Travolta family children suffering from illnesses and being refused medical treatment.
None of the rumors were ever proven to have an ounce of truth! Every time John Travolta and his family ignored the painful gossip and let the truth prove itself.
Early in his career John Travolta was accused in gossip columns of having benefited from "the casting couch." Other gossip papers accused John Travolta of being high maintenance as an actor and impossible with fans. None of these rumors were true and John Travolta proved so by never addressing them, simply continuing to live his life as an example of a talented, sincere, good man.
Rumors would never stop swirling around John Travolta or his family. There were rumors of sibling rivalry between John Travolta and his older brother Joey Travolta who was also trying to make a name for himself as an actor. There were rumors of covering up half brother Michael Travolta's lecherous life outside the U.S. There were rumors that John Travolta was a homosexual or had at least had homosexual affairs with gay porn stars. There were rumors that nieces and nephe<ws (Tom Fridley <Jason Lives: Friday the13th Part VI>, Rachel Travolta <Navajo Blues>, Rikki Lee Travolta <Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat>, Nicole Travolta <One Tree Hill>) were trying to ride the success of their famous uncle. There were rumors that John Travolta's religion Scientology was really a cult. There were rumors that John Travolta's marriage to Kelly Preston was a beard. There were rumors about some of the Travolta family children suffering from illnesses and being refused medical treatment.
None of the rumors were ever proven to have an ounce of truth! Every time John Travolta and his family ignored the painful gossip and let the truth prove itself.
Rise to Icon Status
John Travolta rose to icon status not only because of his talent, but because he never let failure get him down. With a positive attitude he attributes to Scientology, John Travolta survived a series of box office failures as if they happened in a blink of an eye. He has starred in some of the highest grossing movies of all time and has been nominated for two Oscars. He is one of the few leading men in Hollywood who can sing, dance, and act. He has even written a children's book. There is little a star like John Travolta can't do and he proves it in every movie he makes and in every interview he does with the press and in every exchange he has with any of his fans.
