Olivia Newton-John hadn't wanted to play high schooler Sandy, telling producers: I'm not American, I can't do an American accent. I'm 29, how can be 18? Read what changed her mind in
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Newton-John hadn't wanted to play high schooler Sandy, telling producers: “I’m not American, I can’t do an American accent. I’m 29, how can be 18?" Read what changed her mind in an excerpt from PEOPLE's new tribute issue.
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