16 photos showing how John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John's friendship has evolved since 'Grease'

Claudia WillenSep 4, 2021, 22:34 IST

Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta costarred in "Grease."Fotos International/Getty Images; Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images

John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John met as costars in the 1978 musical "Grease."
The actors reunited years later to film "Two of a Kind" in 1983.
Newton-John and Travolta have now been close friends for more than four decades.

Travolta convinced Newton-John to accept the lead role in "Grease."

A still from the Paramount film "Grease" in 1978. Paramount Pictures/Fotos International/Getty Images

The costars attended the 1978 premiere of "Grease" together.

Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta at the "Grease" premiere. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Newton-John and Travolta kissed at a "Grease" party that year.

Newton-John and Travolta at a Paramount party. Brad Elterman/Getty Images

They traveled overseas to promote the film.

Newton-John and Travolta at the American Film Festival in Deauville, France. Laurent MAOUS/Getty Images

Newton-John and Travolta both walked the red carpet at the 50th annual Academy Awards.

Newton-John and Travolta at the 1978 Oscars. Ron Galella/Getty Images

They reunited on-screen for the 1983 film "Two of a Kind."

The costars reunited for "Two of a Kind." Juergen Vollmer/Popperfoto/Getty Images

In 1992, they both went to an event celebrating the original "Grease" theater production's 20th anniversary.

Newton-John and Travolta at the original "Grease" production's 20th anniversary celebration. Ron Galella, Ltd./Getty Images

A decade later, they reunited with the "Grease" cast at Paramount Studio's 90th anniversary party.

The "Grease" cast reunited in 2002. Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images

The "Grease" costars gave a live performance of "You're the One That I Want" at the party.

Newton-John and Travolta performed at Paramount Studio's 90th anniversary party. Steve Granitz/Getty Images

The following month, Newton-John, Travolta, and Kelly Preston posed for cameras at the One World, One Child Benefit concert.

Newton-John, Travolta, and Preston at the One World, One Child Benefit Concert. Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Travolta walked the Penfolds Icon Gala red carpet hand-in-hand with Preston and Newton-John in 2006.

Kelly Preston with Travolta and Newton-John. Michael Buckner/Getty Images

Travolta and Newton-John reunited at the G'Day USA Australia black tie gala in 2008.

Travolta and Newton-John in 2008. Barry King/Getty Images

John Easterling, Newton-John's husband, spent time with Travolta at the 2010 Australia Week Black Tie Gala.

Easterling, Newton-John, and Travolta at the 2010 Australia Week Black Tie Gala. Jean Baptiste Lacroix/Getty Images

Travolta and Newton-John collaborated on a 2012 holiday album called "This Christmas."

Travolta and Newton-John in the "I Think You Might Like It" music video. Olivia Newton-John/YouTube

Travolta and Newton-John shared the stage at the 2018 G'Day USA Black Tie Gala in LA.

Travolta and Newton-John spoke on stage at the 2018 G'Day USA Black Tie Gala. John Sciulli/Getty Images

The costars showed off their dance moves at a "Grease" screening on the film's 40th anniversary.

Newton-John and Travolta at a "Grease" screening in 2018. Steve Granitz/Getty Images

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