Olivia Newton-John Reacts to the Woke Criticism Surrounding Grease: It s Kind of Silly People 2/4/2021
Grease.
While appearing as a guest on the podcast
A Life of Greatness earlier this week, the 72-year-old actress responded to people who have criticized her popular film, calling the comments kind of silly.
Host Sarah Grynberg told Newton-John the movie came under recent scrutiny by some individuals who labeled it sexist and said it lacked diversity. Metro reports that the backlash appeared on Twitter after
Grease was shown on Boxing Day on BBC One in Australia.
Responding to critics of the 1978 film, Netwon-John said, I think in this particular instance, it s kind of silly because the movie was made in the 70s about the 50s. It was a stage play, it s a musical, it s fun. It s a fun movie musical and not [meant] to be taken so seriously.