9 Interesting Facts About Olivia Newton-John
I’m sure you’ve seen her in Grease or Xanadu. The iconic face of Olivia Newton-John is a woman who has achieved so much in her career and life that it’s hard to believe she’s only now just turning 70. Here are some interesting facts about the actress, singer, and songwriter.
1. Her father was a famous Australian golfer.
2. She began performing in Melbourne at age 10 with the New Idea Youth Show Band under the stage name ‘Olivia Newton-John’.
3. In 1971, she moved to Britain where she sang for her first band called ‘The Olivia Newton-John Band’.
4. In 1973, she released her first solo album on vinyl called “Let Me Be Your Angel”.
5. After just one day of filming Grease, she was cast as Sandy opposite John Travolta’s Danny Zuko.
6. Her film Xanadu was canceled after only 36 days of production due.
The First Album She Released Was Called “Let Me Be Your Angel”
1. In 1978, she and John Travolta were nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress in Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for their roles in Grease.
2. She was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1977.
3. Her most famous song is “I Honestly Love You”.
She Began Performing at The Age of 10
Olivia Newton-John began performing at the age of 10. She performed with her local band, The New Idea Youth Show Band, as a stage name ‘Olivia Newton-John’.
1. Her first album “Let Me Be Your Angel” was released in 1973.
2. Olivia Newton-John has won four Grammy Awards and six Golden Globe Awards.
In 1971, She Moved to Britain
1. In 1976, she was diagnosed with breast cancer but recovered.
2. In 1978, her song “I Honestly Love You” won a Grammy for Best Female Vocal Performance.
3. Her most famous songs include “Please Mr. Please”, “Puppy Love”, and “I Honestly Love You”.
Her First Band in Britain Was Called ‘The Olivia Newton-John Band’
1. In 1978, she won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for “I Honestly Love You” in the film.
2. She has been married to her husband John Easterling since 1972 and they have three children together.
3. Her favorite song is “Let It Be Me”.
She Married Matt Lattanzi in 1984
1. In 1992, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and had a mastectomy that same year.
2. Alongside her film career, Newton-John has been a singer and songwriter since the early 1970s.
3. She has written songs for other artists such as Stevie Nicks, Olivia’s sister Sandy, Tom Petty, and The Pretenders among others.
A film That Was Cancelled After 36 Days of Production Was Called “Xanadu”
1. The Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre opened its doors in Melbourne, Australia in 2008. It is now one of the biggest cancer care centers in the world.
2. In 1978, she became the first artist to win two Grammy Awards for Best New Artist. She also won a Grammy that year for “Best Female Pop Vocal Performance” for her song “I Honestly Love You”.
3. In 1980, she went on tour with Elton John as his opening act and they were married later that year.
She’s An Icon for So Many Different Things
Olivia Newton-John is an icon for so many different things a singer, actress, songwriter, environmentalist, and more. What’s most interesting about her career is that she’s achieved so much at such a young age. At the age of just 63, she became one of the first people to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. With so many great achievements and accolades under her belt, it’s hard to believe that she’s only now turning 70 years old.
She’s Made So Many Different Types of Music And Has Achieved a Lot
Newton-John is a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and actress. She has made so many different types of music in the course of her career, including pop, country, gospel, rock and roll, disco, and even children’s music.
