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Barry Diller Reveals Travolta's Heartfelt Exit from Gigolo

5/24/2025

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In his memoir, Barry Diller shares a poignant moment when John Travolta stepped back from American Gigolo, overwhelmed by grief and anxiety over its gay themes. Despite Diller's efforts to convince him otherwise, Travolta's departure paved the way for Richard Gere, whose career skyrocketed as a result.

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In his memoir, Barry Diller shares a poignant moment when John Travolta stepped back from American Gigolo, overwhelmed by grief and anxiety over its gay themes. Despite Diller's efforts to convince him otherwise, Travolta's departure paved the way for Richard Gere, whose career skyrocketed as a result.