John Travolta’s Saturday Night Fever suit is up for auction.Photo: Holly Bower/Paramount/Kobal/Shutterstock
John Travolta’s iconic white suit fromSaturday Night Feverisup for auctionin California.
“In a star-making turn at the young age of 23, Travolta transforms his character’s street swagger and self-assuredness, seemingly meritless at first view, into the stuff of legend each time he struts onto the dance floor and showcases his natural dancing ability,” reads the auction listing for the suit.
“Considered one of the most iconic costumes in the history of cinema, this suit is one of only two known to exist used during production, including in the film’s memorable dance sequences. This specificSaturday Night Feversuit has never been exhibited, nor auctioned.”
John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever.Holly Bower/Paramount/Kobal/Shutterstock
John Travolta’s Saturday Night Fever suit.VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images
In 2018, Travolta sported a white suit jacket and black shirt that mimicked the outfit when he returned to a memorable New York location from the film.
Travolta put Lenny’s Pizza on the map in the opening credits ofSaturday Night Feverwhen he ordered two slices from the eatery, stacked them, and ate them together as one as he strutted down the street.
Sadly the pizza establishmentclosed in Februaryafter more than 70 years of operating. Josephine Giordano, the daughter of owner Frank Giordano, announced the news in a Facebook post.
“It’s bitter sweet to inform you guys that we are closing our doors after so many years,” Giordano wrote. “My dad is finally retiring at 77 years old. We thankfully have done very well and felt it was best to close once my dad was ready. It’s time for him and I to enjoy our families.”
John Travolta.Kevin Winter/Getty
At the 2023 Academy Awards, Travolta also looked back at his career and paid tribute to his lateGreasecostarOlivia Newton-John, who died in August 2022 aged 73.
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“In this industry, we have the rare luxury of getting to do what we love for a living, and sometimes getting to do it with people that we come to love,” Travolta, 69, said. “Since tonight is a celebration of the work and the accomplishments of our community and this past year, it is only fitting then that we celebrate those we’ve lost who’ve dedicated their lives to their craft, both in front of and behind the camera. Through their immeasurable contributions, each of them left an individual and indelible mark that shared and informed us.”
“They’ve touched our hearts. They’ve made us smile, and became dear friends who we will always remain hopelessly devoted to,” Travolta added while becoming emotional.
source: people.com
