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xchrom

(108,903 posts)
Fri Jun 8, 2012, 10:29 AM Jun 2012

John Travolta, Buy Tomorrow's Enquirer!

http://blogs.villagevoice.com/dailymusto/2012/06/john_travolta_b.php



No really, hon, pick up a copy.
You're going to want to read it.

Your publicists are going to want to read it.

Your lawyers are going to want to read it.

Your wife, for Chrissakes, is going to want to read it.

You want I should give you some advance tidbits of the reportage that's hitting tomorrow?

All right, I'll serve you a link.

But promise me you'll buy the actual magazine tomorrow.

This is one clipping you're going really need, dearie.

Even your masseur is gonna want to read it!

http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2012/06/john-travolta-gay-relationship-claims-male-pilot

The John Travolta sex scandal has exploded with a new report that the actor had a six-year gay affair with his pilot.

Travolta and Doug Gotterba were lovers in the 1980s, according to Travolta’s former secretary and Gotterba’s ex boyfriend. The article is in the new issue of the National Enquirer, which hits newsstands Friday.

Joan Edwards was Travolta’s secretary from 1978 to 1994 and is the first ex-employee to publicly say the actor is gay. “I did everything for him, including taking care of his personal and professional schedules. Of course I knew he was gay. It never bothered me,” she is quoted as telling the Enquirer.


She also says she was aware of Travolta's affair with Gotterba, who began working for the actor in 1981. "That's how I met Doug. We both worked for John at the same time. Doug is a wonderful guy and we are still good friends. He told me that John was gay and they had a sexual relationship," she said.
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John Travolta, Buy Tomorrow's Enquirer! (Original Post) xchrom Jun 2012 OP
I could understand if JT were bi. But gay, I don't. no_hypocrisy Jun 2012 #1
And Kelly Is A Babe to. rsmith6621 Jun 2012 #4
I just don't understand why so many are so determined to "out" Travolta? hlthe2b Jun 2012 #2
That's how I feel about it, too. n/t Ian David Jun 2012 #3
Maybe because he's a member of a poweful homophobic cult... joeybee12 Jun 2012 #5
Seems if that were the issue, that Tom Cruise would be more the focus. hlthe2b Jun 2012 #9
Tom Cruise was the focus... Fearless Jun 2012 #20
Family Guy - Peter: If God had wanted me to not sleep with my wife... joeybee12 Jun 2012 #21
+1 Fearless Jun 2012 #22
Scandal attracts news consumers. closeupready Jun 2012 #6
+1 Zorra Jun 2012 #11
This! racaulk Jun 2012 #15
Do people really care? closeupready Jun 2012 #7
+1 Zorra Jun 2012 #12
+1000 +++ n/t RKP5637 Jun 2012 #19
It is called a private life Botany Jun 2012 #8
That is an impressive list of causes... thanks. hlthe2b Jun 2012 #10
Strange, I never heard anyone whine about Tiger Wood's heterosexual escapades being exposed ruggerson Jun 2012 #13
So what? He can do whatever he wants, it's none of my business. sinkingfeeling Jun 2012 #14
Was this before or after his LTR with Tom Cruise? kestrel91316 Jun 2012 #16
If he wants to come out for his own reasons, fine. William769 Jun 2012 #17
I agree with you William.. ropi Jun 2012 #18
Have a nice life. GeorgeGist Jun 2012 #23
I don't understand. Why can't they leave him alone? Catherina Jun 2012 #24

no_hypocrisy

(46,151 posts)
1. I could understand if JT were bi. But gay, I don't.
Fri Jun 8, 2012, 10:31 AM
Jun 2012

Only because he was very very in love with Diana Hyland in the Seventies. Was engaged to her until she died from cancer. He was devastated by her loss.

hlthe2b

(102,328 posts)
2. I just don't understand why so many are so determined to "out" Travolta?
Fri Jun 8, 2012, 10:34 AM
Jun 2012

It isn't as though he's been anti-GLBT--at least as far as I have been able to determine and he seems like a genuinely good guy, who may well be gay or more likely IMO, bisexual. But, there is such glee attached to every new story or accusation. Why is this not his decision as to whether or not he wishes to reveal more about his sexual orientation and private life?

 

joeybee12

(56,177 posts)
5. Maybe because he's a member of a poweful homophobic cult...
Fri Jun 8, 2012, 10:42 AM
Jun 2012

Scientology...and they use Johnny as a shining example of their reparative therapy.

hlthe2b

(102,328 posts)
9. Seems if that were the issue, that Tom Cruise would be more the focus.
Fri Jun 8, 2012, 10:56 AM
Jun 2012
Travolta isn't shy about his Scientology, but Cruise seems far more the "activist" and promoter, it seems to me.

Fearless

(18,421 posts)
20. Tom Cruise was the focus...
Fri Jun 8, 2012, 06:00 PM
Jun 2012

Pop culturally in 2005. The TV show South Park had an episode with a scene in it begging Tom Cruise to "come out of the closet" (literally/figuratively). They were threatened when re-airing the episode and pulled it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trapped_in_the_Closet_%28South_Park%29#Closetgate

 

joeybee12

(56,177 posts)
21. Family Guy - Peter: If God had wanted me to not sleep with my wife...
Fri Jun 8, 2012, 06:11 PM
Jun 2012

He would have made me John Travolta.

 

closeupready

(29,503 posts)
7. Do people really care?
Fri Jun 8, 2012, 10:48 AM
Jun 2012

If it were true that he carried on a long-term romantic relationship with another man, so what?

NOBODY is so naive these days that they are unaware of the notion of bisexuality, or even what is euphemistically referred to as "situational homosexuality".

Botany

(70,552 posts)
8. It is called a private life
Fri Jun 8, 2012, 10:52 AM
Jun 2012

A gay actor?

John is a good actor who has had a fine career and has given millions to help people.

Charities & foundations supported (15)

John Travolta has supported the following charities:

21st Century Leaders
Children with AIDS
Citymeals On Wheels
End Hunger Network
Harry Holmberg Memorial Foundation
Jett Travolta Foundation
Last Chance for Animals
Luke Neuhedel Foundation
Make A Child Smile Appeal
Mississippi Animal Rescue League
Red Cross
St. Francis Food Pantries and Shelters
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
St Vincent's HealthCare Foundation
Whatever It Takes


Read more: http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/111-john-travolta#ixzz1xDIy3Kno

ruggerson

(17,483 posts)
13. Strange, I never heard anyone whine about Tiger Wood's heterosexual escapades being exposed
Fri Jun 8, 2012, 11:06 AM
Jun 2012

So why the double standard with Travolta?

The media should treat gay and straight celebrities in exactly the same way. If they are going to pry into the private lives of celebrities, which they of course do, then gay, in the closet celebrities, are fair game.

The double standard needs to die a quick death. If someone chooses to be in the public eye this is just part of the price of fame and fortune.

 

kestrel91316

(51,666 posts)
16. Was this before or after his LTR with Tom Cruise?
Fri Jun 8, 2012, 11:30 AM
Jun 2012

I know someone personally who knew him and knew THAT one for a fact - he just hasn't written any book about it.

William769

(55,147 posts)
17. If he wants to come out for his own reasons, fine.
Fri Jun 8, 2012, 11:30 AM
Jun 2012

If not, who the hell cares.

I love John Travolta for who he is and his acting career, not because he's Gay or straight.

Catherina

(35,568 posts)
24. I don't understand. Why can't they leave him alone?
Sat Jun 9, 2012, 11:30 AM
Jun 2012

I'm sick of magazines digging for every salacious detail to titillate sales and filing it under *entertainment*.

I'm against anyone being outed until they're ready. Two men tried to blackmail him, it already backfired on one of them and he withdrew his claims. The other's in settlement talks. Now the media's just being vindictive and more blackmailers are smelling easy money.

In 2012, how can the fact that Hollywood is full of LGBTers still be news?

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