John Travolta (Danny From GREASE Part 1) Sued For Sexual Assault By Male Masseur — Page 2

Sueleen--0what did Ellen Travolta say? I do think there's obviously something to this-- But I'm more with Theatre Diva here (and while sexual harassment or worse is no laughing matter, I have a hard time thinking a masseuse who does apparently private appointments at people's houses hasn't had to dea with worse and not thought to sue).

And then of course there's this ridiculous tell all book coming out about his bathouse adventures (which really does make the author look a bit pathetic even more so than Travolta) http://youllneverspainthistownagain.com/index.html

Here you go, Namo.

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I don't think there's any question that he is gay, but I am very torn about the need for him to publicly acknowledge it. I think by keeping it hidden he runs more risk of people making claims like this, which I believe are completely inaccurate. I don't know the man, but he just seems to be way too protective of his alleged sexual identity to fondle two different masseurs that he didn't know like this. And with the first, he wasn't even on the same side of the country at the alleged time of the fondle.

I don't think his forced outing would do any good for anyone, really. It would be somewhat insulting to his wife and children as people would assume it's a sham. I do believe that he can be 100% gay and still love Kelly very much, though I have no idea if that's the case. He obviously adores his children. He can't come out publicly without turning from his "church" which is the cornerstone of his marriage and everything he claims to believe in. That said, I eat up stories like this, so like I said... I am very torn. I do think he's a bit of a jackass for never publicly admitting that his son had autism until after he died and only then when forced during testimony. He could have done a LOT for families struggling with children with autism.

Part of me wants a celebrity to have every single right to protect their privacy and refuse to make a big deal out of it. The other part of me wants beloved celebrities to come out so it's easier to say, "See?! You have always love her/him/them and they've always been gay." Eh. I don't know.

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PJ, Sueleen Gay already linked the second masseurs suit or did you mean this is a third one?

**EDIT**: Just read the title of the link. It's the same guy.

Updated On: 5/9/12 at 07:18 AM

If John Travolta were simply a 'confirmed bachelor,' I'd be fine with saying, 'Sure...be private...wish you would come out, but whatevs.'

But that's not this. He has been lying publicly for decades. It's insulting. And it's kind of vile. And I'm not in the least surprised that repressing it in public for so long would lead to making reckless choices. I mean...hasn't the Republican party of the last few years taught us that?

Now...I'm going to put on my foil hat and get all conspiracy theory. This is all coming from the Church of Scientology. The reports of Travolta's disillusionment with the Church after the death of his son are true and he wants to leave. So the Church is going scortched earth and forcing his hand. Stay and the allegations go away. Or leave and we will destroy you.

"Musta missed that."

Yes, as well as the link I posted.

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Yep, the first movie he does post-outing he does sans toupee will win him Oscar gold!

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At least we know he won't be needing a merkin for any nude scenes.

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As others have implied, he's at a stage in his career where I don't think coming out would kill it. Frankly, after his comeback, he's no longer the box office draw once again and it actually could be savvy to reboot his career with a different image. He's what--around 60?

Destroy him? I doubt it. But it begs the question: If every male movie star who sexually touched a masseuse (gender intended) could be exposed, do you think it would destroy them?

"Destroy him? I doubt it. But it begs the question: If every male movie star who sexually touched a masseuse (gender intended) could be exposed, do you think it would destroy them?"

I think it depends on the situation still, unfortunately. At this stage, except for family films, if John wanted to do serious movies again he could benefit.

Then you have the ridiculous current situation with Luke EVans (The Raven, Immortals, etc) whose agent (or himself) seems keen on making a Big Star. He was insanely out when he was a West End theatre (semi)star, even doing interviews talking about what kind of sex and porn he liked, etc. But now that he's gone Hollywood it's all about linking him to women and "no comment"ing--his publicist doesn't seem to realize that most of his old interviews are still online. (He was very good when I saw him in Miss Saigon and nice at the stage door btw :P ). http://www.google.ca/search?q=luke+evans+gay&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&startIndex=&startPage=1&rlz=1I7ADFA_enCA460

Change Danny to Rocky Balboa and you've got a documentary.

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Updated On: 5/9/12 at 11:29 PM