Early Life and Education of John Travolta: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of John Travolta. A timeline of key moments.

John Travolta is a prominent American actor who started his career in television before becoming a leading film star. He has received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and three Golden Globe Awards. Additionally, he has been nominated for two Academy Awards, a British Academy Film Award, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards, solidifying his status as a celebrated figure in the entertainment industry.

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May 2012: Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed

In May 2012, John Travolta was sued by an anonymous masseur who alleged sexual assault and battery. Travolta's lawyer denied the claims as "complete fiction" and indicated plans to countersue for malicious prosecution, asserting Travolta was not in California on the day in question. A second masseur later joined the lawsuit with similar claims, but both lawsuits were eventually dropped by the complainants in May 2012.

September 27, 2012: Defamation Lawsuit Dismissed

On September 27, 2012, a defamation lawsuit against John Travolta and his attorney Marty Singer was dismissed by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Malcolm Mackey. The lawsuit, filed by writer Robert Randolph, was dismissed because the judge found that a letter written by Singer, in response to allegations in a book by Randolph, was protected by free speech on September 27, 2012.

July 12, 2020: Death of Kelly Preston

On July 12, 2020, John Travolta's wife, Kelly Preston, passed away at the age of 57 at their home in Clearwater, Florida, following a two-year battle with breast cancer. At the time of her death on July 12, 2020, Preston was undergoing treatment at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.