Kirstie Alley on John Travolta: ‘Greatest ‍Love’ and On-Set Feelings

Updated December 5, ‍2022

The late Kirstie alley, ‍known for her role in the “Look who’s Talking” franchise, frequently discussed her deep⁢ affection ‍for John travolta, revealing that their connection went beyond a simple working relationship. Despite never becoming romantically involved,Alley confessed that she initially⁢ desired more.

alley, who passed away at 71,‍ openly shared her feelings for Travolta, describing him as the “greatest love” of her life. During⁣ a 2018 appearance on “Celebrity Big Brother U.K.,” Alley spoke about the ease of developing feelings for leading men, naming Travolta and Patrick swayze as co-stars she felt drawn to.

“I almost ran off and married John. I did love him,I still love him,”⁢ Alley said. “If I‍ hadn’t been married ⁤I ⁤would’ve gone and married him and ‍I would’ve been in an airplane as he has his [own plane.]”

In another interview, Alley⁣ admitted that not pursuing a relationship with Travolta was “the hardest ‍decision I’ve ever made as I was madly in⁣ love with him.” She ‍emphasized⁤ the importance of ‍not cheating⁣ on her ⁣then-husband, actor Parker⁣ Stevenson, whom she divorced ⁢in 1997.

Alley told Howard ‍Stern in 2013 that Travolta reciprocated her feelings⁣ but respected her marriage. She ⁤acknowledged ⁢it took‍ her years to see Travolta as just a ‍friend.

“It took me years to not look at John as a romantic interest,” she said.

According to⁣ Alley,Kelly Preston‍ addressed the situation directly. Alley said Preston once ⁤asked her, “Why are you‍ flirting with my husband?” This ⁣prompted Alley to ‍end any flirtatious behavior.

Travolta honored⁣ Alley on social ⁢media, calling their relationship “one of the most special” in his life. “I love you Kirstie,” he wrote. “I know we will see each other again.”