Musician and actress Olivia Newton-John was born on September 26, 1948, in Cambridge, England.
When she was five, her father, a German professor, was transferred and her family moved to Australia. At 14, she began her musical career, forming the band Sol-Four with a school friend. After winning a talent contest, she eventually dropped out of school to pursue a career in show business and moved to the UK.
She made her recording debut in 1966 with "Til You Say You'll Be Mine," and subsequently appeared on television and sang backing vocals for the album "Shadows." In 1971, her cover of George Harrison's "If Not for You" reached number 25 on the US charts, and she began a full-fledged solo career. In 1974, "I Can't Tell You What I'm Saying" reached number one on the US singles chart. After winning Grammy Awards for Best Record and Best Female Vocal Performance, she continued to release hits and become known as a leading American super idol. However, a major turning point for Olivia came in the 1978 musical film "Grease." She starred alongside John Travolta in the film, which became a huge success. Her songs on the soundtrack, "Love Is Always Sad" and "Something I Can't Live Without," were nominated for Academy Awards for Best Original Song, bringing Olivia worldwide recognition. She reunited with Travolta in the 1983 film "Second Chance." Her popularity peaked in 1981, when her single "Physical" topped the US charts for 10 weeks. She married actor Matt Lantazzi in 1985. She was appointed a UN Goodwill Ambassador for the Environment in 1988, and has since become actively involved in social contribution activities. Outside of her entertainment activities, she opened the boutique "Koala Blue" in Los Angeles in 1982. She also participated in the development of original products, and the promotional video in which she appeared became a hot topic in the fashion industry. After undergoing breast cancer surgery in 1992, she is now involved in the production of a simple breast cancer testing device.