John Travolta Reacts to Kirstie Alley’s Death at Age 71: ‘I Know We Will See Each Other Again’
06.12.2022 - 06:21
/ usmagazine.com
A lifelong bond. John Travolta gave a touching tribute to his Look Who’s Talking costar Kirstie Alley following her death on Monday, December 5.
“Kirstie was one of the most special relationships I’ve ever had,” Travolta, 68, wrote via Instagram following her passing. “I love you Kirstie. I know we will see each other again.” The actor also posted a clip of the pair’s dance sequence from the 1989 film to his Instagram Stories.
Travolta and Alley played James and Mollie Ubriacco, respectively, in the beloved movie, which was directed by Amy Heckerling. The story follows Mollie, a single, career-minded woman who becomes pregnant after having an affair with a married man (George Segal) before finding love with Travolta’s James.
While the film received mixed reviews from critics, it was a surprise box office hit, garnering a total of $140 million and staying at No. 1 for five consecutive weekends. The movie went on to spawn two follow-up sequels including 1990’s Look Who’s Talking Too and Look Who’s Talking Now in 1993.
Following the success of their franchise, the Grease star and Cheers actress formed a lifelong friendship, with Travolta telling Us Weekly in August 2019 that he considered Alley his “best girlfriend.”
“She’s my soulmate,” he teased to Us at the time.
When asked if he would be interested in starring in a Look Who’s Talking reboot, the Pulp Fiction star said he’d be down — only if he can work with Alley again.
“It’s been 30 years [since Look Who’s Talking], but it was this morning that I even learned it’s been 30 years. I didn’t know that,” he said. “I would do anything with Kirstie. So let’s see what happens.”
Alley, for her part, echoed Travolta’s sentiment regarding their close relationship. During an August