The “John-aissance”

 

The tables began to turn once again for John Travolta when he starred opposite Kirstie Alley as a young taxi driver in “Look Who’s Talking.” The movie was released in 1989 and made a phenomenal $297 million at the box office. The producers knew they were on to a winner as this was Travolta’s biggest box office win since “Grease.” They decided to make a number of sequels ushering in a new era of success.

Some called this his “John-aissance,” which was well and truly in full swing when in 1994 he was offered a role in Quinten Tarantino’s new movie, “Pulp Fiction.” Travolta played opposite Samuel L Jackson and earned himself an Academy Award Nomination for best actor for his role as Vincent Vega. This was almost like a rebirth for Travolta reaching new heights and successes. Of course with this was more fame and fortune.