John Travolta Delivers a Powerful Female Performance
In 2007, John dressed as a woman to play mother Edna Turnblad in the film adaptation of ‘Hairspray.’ Considered one of the most memorable performances of the film, John did all of his own singing and dancing in the role. He was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor. Despite numerous nominations for his many excellent roles, the only notable awards John won was for his role as Chili Palmer in 1995’s ‘Get Shorty.’
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