Olivia Newton-John has defended “Grease” following backlash suggesting it’s sexist and lacks diversity. The actress, who played the lead role of Sandy in the much-loved 1978 flick alongside John Travolta’s Danny Zuko, spoke about the criticism the movie received after being replayed on TV over Christmas.
Speaking on the “A Life of Greatness” podcast, Newton-John said: “I think it’s kind of silly. I mean, this movie was made in the 1970s about the 1950s. “It was a stage play, it’s a musical, it’s fun.
It’s a fun movie musical not to be taken so seriously. “We need to relax a little bit and just enjoy things for what they are.
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