Was Olivia Newton-John sewn into the pants in Grease?

Was Olivia Newton-John sewn into the pants in Grease?

Newton-John starred as Sandy Olsson in the 1950s-set box office hit Grease, opposite John Travolta as Danny Zuko. Ahead of the auction, the actress, now 71, revealed that she had to be sewn into the distinctive high-waisted pants during filming.

What did Olivia Newton-John wear in Grease?

Olivia Newton-John's black leather jacket and tight black pants from the 1978 musical film Grease – complete with a broken zipper – will be auctioned this week as the top item in a sale to help raise money for Newton-John's cancer treatment centre in Australia.

How much did Olivia Newton-John Grease outfit sell for?

When Olivia Newton-John's iconic black leather jacket from the movie "Grease" sold for $243,200 last month at a charity auction, the Grammy-winning singer and actress probably thought it was gone for good. But the buyer, who described himself as her number one fan, had other ideas.

Who bought Olivia Newton-John Grease outfit?

Sara Blakely She auctioned off her iconic outfit from 1978 hit musical film Grease at an auction in Beverly Hills in November. The black leggings, which Newton-John famously had to be sown into during filming, were bought by the founder of shapewear brand Spanx, Sara Blakely, for $162,000.

What kind of pants did Sandy wear in Grease?

The founder of Spanx is hopelessly devoted to Olivia Newton-John's pants. Sara Blakely, who founded the shapewear brand in 2000, has revealed herself as the new owner of the skintight satin pants Olivia Newton-John famously wore while portraying Sandy Olsson in the 1978 film adaptation of “Grease.”

How old was Olivia Newton-John in Grease movie?

Burned by her Toomorrow experience and concerned that she was too old to play a high school senior (she turned 29 during Grease's 1977 filming), Newton-John insisted on a screen test with the film's co-star, John Travolta.

How did John Travolta dress in Grease?

For a 'Meet 'n' Grease' fan event, which involved a screening of the film and a Q&A with the two stars, Newton-John wore a yellow pleated skirt, white shirt and a matching yellow cardigan as Sandy while Travolta dressed in Danny Zuko's signature leather biker jacket and black trousers with his hair perfectly gelled, as ...

What jacket did John Travolta wear in Grease?

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How old was Olivia Newton-John in the movie Grease?

Burned by her Toomorrow experience and concerned that she was too old to play a high school senior (she turned 29 during Grease's 1977 filming), Newton-John insisted on a screen test with the film's co-star, John Travolta.

Who bought Grease jacket?

The leather jacket Olivia Newton-John wore in Grease has been given back to the actor by the man who bought it from her at auction for $243,200 (£185,000). The Australian sold the black jacket and other possessions in November, with part of the proceeds going to her cancer research centre.