John Travolta has long-time association with life in Australia, claims source

John Travolta planning a move to Australia from Los Angeles: Source

In a twist no one saw coming, Hollywood icon John Travolta has made an emotional declaration that has sent shockwaves through both Tinseltown and beyond. Speaking candidly during what was supposed to be a routine interview about his latest project, the “Grease” and “Pulp Fiction” star dropped a bombshell: he’s planning to leave the United States permanently — and has already scouted properties on the Gold Coast of Australia.

“I’ve reached my limit,” Travolta said somberly, his voice tinged with emotion. “This isn’t about politics. It’s not about career. It’s deeper than that. I just can’t take it anymore — the noise, the fakeness, the pressure. I want peace.”

A Life of Loss—and Longing

Insiders close to Travolta say the actor’s decision has been a long time coming. Those who know him well point to the series of personal tragedies that have defined much of the past decade of his life. In 2009, Travolta and his late wife Kelly Preston lost their 16-year-old son, Jett, in a tragic accident during a family vacation. The loss shook the couple to their core.

Then, in 2020, Travolta was dealt another crushing blow when Preston passed away after a private battle with breast cancer. Travolta was left to raise their remaining children, Ella and Benjamin, on his own.

“America became a place of ghosts for him,” a source revealed. “Every corner, every memory, it just brought pain. He started looking for somewhere that felt like a new beginning… and that place was Australia.”

John Travolta has been planning to move to Australia to embrace life Down Under.

A source close to the Pulp Fiction actor spilled to New Idea revealed John is “tired” of Los Angeles’s “fast-paced lifestyle” which is why he is thinking to live in a more relaxed way of life in Australia.

“These days in LA, John barely gets recognised. It’s a completely different story in Australia, where it’s like Grease came out yesterday,” shared an insider.

The source told the outlet, “John loves that there’s this whole country where he has consistently been famous for more than 40 years and is never disrespected.”

Another insider opened up that the actor had a long-time association with life in Australia after he co-starred with Olivia Newton-John in the smash-hit musical movie, Grease.

“A lot of that comes down to John’s long, close association with the late Olivia Newton-John,” continued a tipster.

The source added, “Their friendship made him something of an honourary Aussie, and John takes that pretty seriously.”

Earlier this month, John reportedly piloted a private jet from New Zealand to Australia for the three-day stay with his daughter, 24, actress Ella Bleu and his son Benjamin, 13.

Interestingly, the Face/Off star disclosed in his previous interviews that he learned to fly at the age of 15.

However, he obtained his first jet licence in 1978 — the same year his iconic movie musical Grease premiered in theatres.

Turning His Back on Hollywood?

This revelation has prompted serious speculation about Travolta’s career—could this move mean he’s walking away from acting altogether?

“Not necessarily,” said one anonymous source close to the actor. “But he’s definitely done with the machine. He doesn’t want to play the fame game anymore. No paparazzi, no red carpets, no politics. He wants authenticity. He wants real life.”

Travolta has already been downsizing his commitments and focusing more on his family, particularly supporting his daughter Ella’s budding acting career. “He’s more interested in being a dad than being a movie star at this point,” the insider added.

But don’t count him out entirely. There’s talk that Travolta may still appear in the occasional project—Australian productions, independent films, or passion projects—but on his terms and far from the glare of the Hollywood spotlight.

What’s Next for the Star?

Travolta hasn’t made an official announcement yet, but reports suggest he’s already scouted property in Queensland, with whispers of a secluded coastal retreat in Byron Bay or the Whitsundays. Those close to him say the plan is to relocate sometime in 2025, possibly sooner.

Meanwhile, fans are divided—some are devastated by the thought of losing an American icon to another continent, while others are cheering him on for prioritizing his happiness and healing.

As for Travolta, one recent quote may say it all:
“Sometimes, you have to fly somewhere else to remember who you are.”

If this really is the final curtain call on his American chapter, there’s no doubt it will mark the end of an era. But for John Travolta, it might just be the beginning of something beautiful—a new life, a new sky, and a long-overdue breath of fresh air.