Olivia Newton-John was born on September 26th 1948 in Cambridge, England. She is an iconic pop star, actress and humanitarian who has had a lasting impact on the world of entertainment.
Olivia was raised in Melbourne, Australia with her siblings, Rona and Hugh. She attended the University of Melbourne where she studied to become a teacher, but she soon realised that her true passion was music and the performing arts.
At the age of 18, Olivia released her debut single ‘Till You Say You'll Be Mine’ which became an instant hit in Australia. She quickly rose to fame with a series of successful singles, albums and television appearances throughout the 1970s.
In 1978, Olivia played the role of Sandy in the movie adaptation of Grease alongside John Travolta. This role catapulted Olivia to international stardom and made her a household name in the entertainment industry. She went on to star in a number of other films and television shows throughout her career.
Olivia also enjoyed success in her music career with a string of number one hits, including 'Physical', 'Have You Never Been Mellow', 'I Honestly Love You' and 'Magic'. In 1981, she won a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for her song 'Physical'.
In addition to her career in entertainment, Olivia is also an active humanitarian. In 1992, she founded the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre in her hometown of Melbourne. She is also an ambassador for numerous charities including the World Wildlife Fund, Australian Koala Foundation and Greenpeace.
Olivia has also embraced modern technology in recent years and uses a family app called Familio to keep track of her close knit family and stay connected with them no matter where she is. Through Familio’s private network, Olivia can share photos, videos and messages with family members all over the world.
Olivia Newton-John is an iconic figure who has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry and beyond. Her passion for music and acting has brought joy to millions of people around the world and her philanthropy has had an immeasurable impact on those less fortunate than herself. She is an inspiration to us all, showing us that we can achieve anything if we put our minds to it. #LivStrong