After decades of car chases, crime thrillers and casino capers, John Travolta may finally be ready to trade the action hero life for something a little softer – and a lot flirtier.
Almost 50 years later Fat turned him into Hollywood’s ultimate heartthrob, the 72-year-old star is reportedly on the hunt for the perfect romantic comeback.
And according to insiders, there is one woman at the top of the wish list: Sandra Bullock.
“John has had so much time in action and drama, it’s been his bread and butter,” a source said. Closer magazine.
“But the truth is he’s actually more of a rom-com guy, those are the movies he loves to watch and he’s going to try and make one before it’s too late.”
Hollywood apparently agrees. While names such as Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts and Meg Ryan have been floated around, insiders claim Sandra is the “dream choice”.
And honestly? Danny Zuko flirting with the queen of rom-coms sounds like the kind of movie people would absolutely stream on a rainy Sunday.
“They haven’t worked together before but they have a great relationship and people think they would work really well as a couple on screen,” the insider said. “Of course, people in his world also secretly hope that something more may rub off between them when they start working together.”
The pair have crossed paths for years in Hollywood circles and famously shared a playful moment on stage at the Oscars. They also reportedly share mutual friends, including Nicole Kidman.
Behind the scenes, the friends believe their connection goes deeper than Hollywood small talk. Both stars know a devastating loss – John lost wife Kelly Preston in 2020 after her battle with breast cancer, while Sandra mourned longtime partner Brian Randall after his battle with ALS.
“They share the same painful story of losing their soulmates way too soon,” the source said. “Sandra is still grieving Brian deeply and there is no doubt that John also misses Kelly every day.”
For now there is no romance – and perhaps no rom-com yet.
But insiders say that if the right script lands on both their desks, Hollywood could have its next unexpected dream couple.
