New documentary on life of singer-actress Olivia Newton-John announced
Singer and actress Olivia Newton-John fans will get to witness the challenges she faced in her career in the new documentary.
Netflix announced that a new documentary based on the life of late actress and singer, directed by Nicole Newnham will come to the streamer.
The untitled film will explore “the music, life, and magic of beloved pop star and cultural phenom Olivia Newton-John,” according to the press release, “In her own words, through vivid archival and via reminiscences from close friends and collaborators, we’ll follow Olivia’s journey as the world falls madly in love with her and she ascends to the height of fame, only to be confronted by challenges of epic proportions.”
“This is the story of a woman who was perpetually underestimated despite her mesmerising talent, ultimately silencing her detractors by pushing through phenomenal loss and pain with grace and gratitude,” as per the release.
The documentary will be produced by RJ Cutler and his production company This Machine, which previously worked on Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry, Elton John: Never Too Late and Martha, reported People.
Newton-John died of breast cancer in August 2022. She was 73.
Born in UK in 1948, Newton-John’s family moved to Australia when she was 5 years old. After winning an Australian TV talent contest, she began touring with Pat Farrar for their act Pat & Olivia. By 1971, her solo career had kicked off, with two albums – If Not For You and Olivia.
In 1978, the 12-time Grammy nominee’s acting career rose to fame with the 1978 musical romantic comedy, ‘Grease’, in which she starred opposite John Travolta.
Her signature solo recordings include the Record of the Year Grammy winner “I Honestly Love You” (1974) and “Physical” (1981)—Billboard’s highest-ranking Hot 100 single of the 1980s.
Newton-John’s accolades include four Grammy Awards, a Daytime Emmy Award, nine Billboard Music Awards, six American Music Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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