Why Olivia Newton-John reversed the role of Sandy

Olivia was part of a revolution in pop and rock music in the 1970s – a time when her talent became more and more recognized in the United Kingdom and soon in the United States.

Sir Cliff Richard, a British pop singer and a long-time friend of Newton-John, describes her as "the sweetest, most beautiful and most talented person".

"Everyone loved him. I mean, the public loved him. The cameramen loved him. The camera liked it. I loved him, "said Sir Richard.

In 1971, Newton-John enjoyed great success as a solo artist, and then just played a leading role in the hit movie. Fat (1978) where the world was once again in love with her

But not everything was as it seemed.

In an interview with Channel 7 Sunday nightNewton-John revealed that she had originally reversed the role of Sandy.

"You said no to that role in the beginning. But they had a secret weapon, "said Alex Cullen, Sunday Night reporter.

"They sent John Travolta home to talk to me. And, you know, I worry about everything, "Newton-John explained. "I was afraid of being too old. I was all 29 years old.

But she was not the only one, the whole cast of Fat were in their twenties and thirties at that time, having to act as high school students.

"I was worried about it," Newton-John told Cullen.

"And what were your first impressions of John Travolta?" Asked Cullen.

"He's a beautiful man, and he said," You know what? Nobody in the movie will be 18, so do not worry. "

But Newton-John still did not feel comfortable and asked to be screened. It worked – the pair had chemistry right away.

While everyone hoped that the couple were actually in love, this was not the case. Although she said she probably had a crush on John (who did not).

"We both … both involved with other people. But I think that has probably improved things, "she laughed.

Didi Conn, who played Frenchy in the popular 70s film, said "Oh I know" – when asked if they had a crush on each other.

Olivia said when she saw her blue eyes and he said, "When I saw your blue eyes, it was a match made in paradise. "

Conn met Newton-John on the set and they remained friends all their lives.

The biggest surprise of the film was the wild transformation of Newton-John.

"All of a sudden, this hot mom goes through cars … you know, big hair.

And it was her! Said Conn.

This iconic outfit that she wore, the slinky, tight-fitting skinny black shark skin pant, was actually in the 1950s – the pants were so tight that it had to be sewn.

"They were so old and there was only one pair, so there was no room for error. A tear and – a disaster, "said Newton-John in his latest book Do not stop Believin '.

"When I tried these pants for the first time, the zipper was broken and Albert Wolsky (costume designer) did not want to tear them up by trying to put a new one on or off." remove the old one. Instead, I would be sewn every morning!

"My first thought after hearing this complex fashion problem: what if I had to pee? What's I going to do? "

So, who does she identify with the most – Sweet, Innocent Sandy # 1 or Wild Sandy # 2?

"This is a difficult question. I think every girl has a little bit of each, "she told Cullen in her interview.

Although in her book Newton-John revealed that she felt empowered in torrid outfit.

"The idea of ​​claiming my own sensuality has been widespread in my body," she said.

"It was not anti-feminist – it was my choice at that time. All the men in the crew started to make double and triple shots as they turned to look at me with jaws heading south. I think a sandwich or two has hit the ground.

John Travolta remembers: "I could not believe it. It was just to see her with this Marilyn Monroe hairstyle, holding the cigarette, and in those high heels. It was too good to believe it. It was so perfect. And I knew that the audience would have exactly the same reaction as me – a heartbeat.

The single hit, You are the one I wantwho came out of the steamy scene between Danny and Sandy has never been rehearsed.

"I never thought about what I would do before, but what would I do?" But as soon as I put on my hair and makeup, I was there. It was so much fun, "said Newton-John.

A few years after the film, she offered charity red peep-toe-shaped high heels that she wore with her whole all in black, never knowing how special they would become.

While Newton-John happily recalled some of the most rewarding moments of her very successful career, the courageous star revealed with emotion that she had secretly battled a second breast cancer in 2013.

The 69-year-old, who is currently fighting for the third time against the disease, told Cullen on Sunday night why she chose not to make the diagnosis public at this time.

"I thought, 'It's my life,' and I just decided to keep it for myself," she said.

In early 2013, Newton-John was involved in a minor car accident and a lump appeared in his right shoulder.

She told Sunday Night that she initially believed that it was due to the tension of her seatbelt, before the scans revealed that it was the return of breast cancer that occurred. she had beaten two decades earlier.

While the courageous star has beaten her second cancer, she is battling the disease again, a tumor that was found last year at the base of her spine.

Newton-John has undergone radiation therapy and is also using natural remedies to heal her. She completely removed the sugar from her diet and turned to marijuana to relieve her physical pain.

John Easterling, Newton John's husband for 10 years, is the founder of the Amazon Herb Company and grows cannabis for her at his ranch in Santa Barbara, California.

"In California, it is legal to grow a certain amount of plants for medical purposes … I am very lucky to live in a legal state and to have a husband who is a herbal therapist."

When asked if she was worried about cancer, she replied defiantly, "I believe I will win, and that's my goal."

"There are other people who do a lot, much worse than me. I am a very privileged person and I am very conscious of that.

"I live in this beautiful place. I have a wonderful husband. I have all the animals that I adore. I have an amazing career. I really have nothing to complain about.