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She Should Really Just Shut Up

Filed under: John Travolta > Australiastic > Heath Ledger

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Were John Travolta and Heath Ledger even friends???

While most people who have worked with him have released brief statements, the Pulp Fiction star has gone on and on and on about the deceased Aussie actor. And they were never even in a movie together!

Travolta "adored" Ledger and is "devastated" by his death.

Stalker alert!

Here is Johnny boy's super creepy interview with Australia's Woman's Day:

WD: Did you know Heath? How has his death affected you?
JT: I did know Heath and I adored him. I am pretty devastated over this. He was my favourite actor and my favourite talent. It's like losing James Dean. I would give back all my awards and all my nominations just to have him back — I think he is a real loss as a persona and as a talent. And this whole evening is very hard for me. We are celebrating Australia week in the USA — and it's killing me. You know that he's both of us. He's Australian and from the United States, and he means a whole lot. It's bad situation.

WD: How did you meet him?
JT: I wanted to meet him because I was very impressed with him from the very beginning. His agent introduced me to him at a party, and I just fell — I used every accolade. Actors need other actors to be inspired by, and he was "my" actor.

WD: How did he respond?
JT: I forget that anyone younger than me grew up with me. He was beautiful in his reaction. I was an idol of his — my reacting that way to his work really blew him away, but he was very modest and almost bashful about the compliment — and didn't want to make a big deal about himself. But he was a big deal.

WD: Did you know of any troubles he may have been experiencing?
JT: As far as I knew he was on top of the world. He had everything going for him and was very serious about his craft, and was looking forward to the best work thrown his way. I know recently there was a separation [between him and Michelle Williams], but the thing is when you have the depth of character and feeling as Heath did — it's a double-edged sword. You are also feeling those things in life. Your sensitivities and perceptions are almost an assault on you. The most beautiful thing you can use in your craft is also the very thing that can make life harsher for you. I would be presumptuous to assume any reasons, it would be inappropriate. My feeling on Heath is I don't want to lose him at any age, 28 or 88, like Marlon Brando. I didn't like his passing, he was special to me, and he was a friend. At any age you don't want to lose someone like that — he was a valuable guy. I am truly sorry and my heart goes out to everyone who knew him and loved him, and actually, my heart goes out to me, I really don't like it. I don't like it… [trails off]

WD: Do you feel for young people in show business now?
JT: I was in a different era, I really don't know. My daughter is starting out in the business and she will be protected by me, and I admire anyone who holds it together nowadays. There are a lot of outside pressures, and then you add the complications of being a superstar — that talent, that depth, and who knows? We would have to be inside that person's head.

WD: What was his most inspirational movie for you?
JT: Well, the first movie I saw him in was The Patriot, but then with Brokeback — I don't think anyone will ever beat that performance, I don't know if it's possible.



436 comments to “She Should Really Just Shut Up”

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  1. sydneygurl says – reply to this
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    FIRST!!!!!!!!!

  2. dca says – reply to this
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    girl fat girl batman whoooo now way

  3. dsfas says – reply to this
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    cow milk is good

  4. lovelyt9675 says – reply to this
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    geez Perez he obviously is saddened and hurt over the loss of Heath can't at least you try to be understanding of that, or is that too hard?

  5. elaine says – reply to this
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    bla bla ba

  6. kiss my mangina says – reply to this
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    W to the E to the I to the R to the D

  7. KATRINA says – reply to this
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    I think it's a nice interview. Heath was loved by many, you have to respect the deceased. = )

  8. jessica says – reply to this
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    wow…so big og John to give up all those awards…lol.. what a weido

  9. jessica says – reply to this
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    wow…so big og John to give up all those awards…lol.. what a weido

  10. courtney says – reply to this
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    thats not creepy. it's meaningful.
    that reallly makes me mad at you perez.
    how rude of you. who are you to say he wasn't affected by Heath's death?
    thats just awful of you!

  11. mollay says – reply to this
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    kiiiind of weird!

  12. your mom says – reply to this
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    shut up biznatch he just was trying to honor his fellow actor. Why does everything have to be a gay thang Perez

  13. tjade says – reply to this
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    just open the closet doors already!!!

  14. Adele says – reply to this
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    Seems sincere enough if a little too effusive- John's abit of a mushball- kind of telling that he liked brokeback though.

  15. hugh says – reply to this
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    second!!!!

    What a load of crap….

  16. Annabelle says – reply to this
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    thats doesnt scream stalker. Some people just have hearts and arent insensitive like you.

  17. TASSIEGIRL says – reply to this
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    ARE ALL SCIENTOLOGISTS THIS CREEPY????????

  18. gfnenkes says – reply to this
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    What a COMPLETE asshole. Seriously. Shut the f*** up, Travolta.

  19. Austin says – reply to this
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    What is wrong with this? I think he's being very sincere. Why do people have to be so judgemental?

  20. gbaby says – reply to this
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    so what? can't the man be sad about someone he knew dying?

  21. tams23 says – reply to this
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    Wow, I met Heath as well made him a coffee once anyone want to interview me?
    What a crock of Shit…there's going to be all these SO called friends coming out from everywhere to do an interview…..trying to get their piece of the limelight from a tragic event R.I.P mate

  22. veronika says – reply to this
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    does he just want attention or what? u aint gotta lie 2 kick it

  23. Rockaren says – reply to this
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    SECOND!!!

  24. amber says – reply to this
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    they were probably not friends. LONG LIVE HEATH!

  25. chelsea says – reply to this
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    Way to go John. Is it wrong to be sad over sombody dying perez? Even if you don't know them well. Oookay it's a bit over the top. But Heath was great.

  26. Jessica says – reply to this
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    He is soooooo GAY!!!

  27. Hoody Hood says – reply to this
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    5th

  28. Irma says – reply to this
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    I really cant see what's so fascinating about being first. =/

  29. anastasia says – reply to this
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    what a load of crap

  30. Mignonne says – reply to this
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    yeah - he's an idiot - can't stand him - so full of himself. You're only an actor, for goodness sake

  31. xuszerep says – reply to this
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    Oh for the love of Xenu! Shut the hell up, John! You f*cking $cieno freak!

  32. MDF says – reply to this
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    Maybe he "went on and on" because he was already scheduled to give an interview to that magazine. Whatever the case, who gives a shit Perez, he had nothing but wonderful things to say about Heath as a person. Maybe you should take a lesson from him you presumptuous prick.

  33. Jens says – reply to this
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    Huh?
    Is John on drugs?? WTF is he going on about?! Heath was a great actor, but John is like in his 50s, why's he idolizing a 20-something year old like he's L. Ron Hubbard… secret Scientologist maybe?
    JT keeps creeping me out.
    He has like a creepy stalker crush on a deceased man… weirdddd.

  34. w says – reply to this
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    oh my GOD he is SOOOO gay! Seriously, I can't stand his stupid ass, what a STALKER!!!!!!!!!!!!! His heart goes out to himself?? Who says that?? So basically we're supposed to feel sorry for the immense loss John Travolta personally feels right now? Give me a break!

  35. Fran says – reply to this
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    Yea I heard him talking on some Hollywood show and was totally turned off by it…shut up!

  36. bisnatch says – reply to this
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    ummm so whats wrong with JT admiring another actors ability and expressing sadness over his passing, especially if he is in said actors native country????

    im confused by what he is doing wrong here….

    maybe its just me….

  37. Chevelle says – reply to this
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    John may very well have known Heath for all anyone knows…

  38. Heath Lover says – reply to this
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    I loved The Patriot. I loved A Knight's Tale, The Four Feathers, The Brothers Grimm and Casanova as well. I love films about chivalry. There was never a film of Heath's that I didn't like. I haven't seen Brokeback. I'm dedicating my next project to him…just because.

  39. Maria says – reply to this
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    He's weird…ive never seen them together…i dont get it…i just saw him saying the same thing on ET… its devestating alright but why does everyone want to seem like they were best friends?

  40. yoyo says – reply to this
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    creepy son. John Travolta had a crush on him.
    He's gay remember Saturday Night Fever??

  41. nina says – reply to this
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    Whoa… Freak much. John Travolta can kiss my arse, he's so creepy.

  42. Laura says – reply to this
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    I don't think anything's wrong with this statement from Travolta. He admired him as an actor. That's like me admiring Julia Roberts as an actress…if she passed away, I'd be devastated. Yet, I've never met her and I'm certainly not her stalker. What's so wrong about Travolta liking Ledger so much?

  43. seamus says – reply to this
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    Tell me Perez…which movie…ah TV show…infomercial did YOU work with him on? None - than take your own advice! Atleast Travolta is offering praise and injecting positivity into the situation - not dragging out every sordid piece of speculation in hopes of landing something that will promote him & only him (sound familiar…girl?).

  44. ! hurray! says – reply to this
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    hurray (im close to first)

  45. Jealous much? says – reply to this
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    He's not a stalker Perez, you are just jealous he's not saying nice shit about you!!!!!

  46. spookyboo says – reply to this
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    Im gutted that he died. I cant believe it. My thoughts go out to his daughter and family.

  47. Suzanne says – reply to this
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    Dunno, he sounds pretty sincere to me. We'll be hearing a lot of this sort of thing for a while because Heath was so well thought of.

  48. ali b says – reply to this
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    I don't think there is anything wrong with Travolta's thoughtful comments–he is mourning like the rest of the Hollywood community. Heath was a great actor and inspiriation.

  49. Lyla says – reply to this
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    This is just so incredibly creepy.

  50. LILIANA says – reply to this
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    THIS DISGUSTS ME..

  51. lala says – reply to this
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    I hate being insensitive about other people's grief, but that really came out sounding weird, like he was obsessed or something.

  52. cris says – reply to this
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    geeze i can't stand him. does anyone remember after Princess Diana died and he had the balls to say, "William, Harry, call me. I can help the two of you". what an ass.

  53. cooterbug says – reply to this
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    I actually see you're point Perex….thats right Perex, but you are still a dick head.

  54. emily says – reply to this
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    this sounds fake

  55. oldlady says – reply to this
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    Actors admire actors - their "craft". Doctors admire other doctors - their "craft". Life goes on as do sad people who think they have to use drugs to live a better quality of life.

  56. briantology says – reply to this
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    FAG ALERT!!!!
    THIS SMELLS LIKE A SCIENTOLOGY PUBLICITY STUNT

  57. Mary Fart says – reply to this
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    I hate that. People always get so cut up about other people when they die…even when they don't know them…even when they hated them or didn't give a rat's ass about them when they were alive. Some people are so stupid.

  58. Michael says – reply to this
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    RIP Heath Ledger :( Travolta is milking it for attention.

  59. Jenn says – reply to this
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    As creepy as this is, it's sweet to read… awww

  60. daisy says – reply to this
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    lol WTF? "My heart goes out to me." Yeah, poor guy is mourning but I'll admit…it is kind of odd.

  61. WTF says – reply to this
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    i did not know we were celebrating australian week. and he lists heath ledger as his FAVORITE ACTOR omg. he is obviously desp for publicicty

  62. BooR¤ says – reply to this
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    It's nice of Travolta. Who cares if he knew Heath well or just met him a few times. He i honouring his actingskillis + + . Everyone can do that. Never doubt someones devotion to things, perez.
    I respect Travolta for doing this. BEtter than Barton's silence&ignorance, and Paris not caring at all.
    Heath Ledger was a talented actor. He touched many people. and now, we mourn.

  63. bella says – reply to this
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    ugh! he sucks.

  64. WTF says – reply to this
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    okay, guys don't use the word bashful to describe other men. not straight guys anyway. gotta finish reading this bullshit. sounds gay to me so far.

  65. samantha says – reply to this
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    he sure wished he couldve GREASEd his pole on BROKEBACK MOUTAIN

  66. Brit says – reply to this
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    I hate when a tragedy or a death occurs people that don't have anything to do with it have to throw in their 2 cents and act like it hurt them. Its so annoying. I'm sure they were BFF. Or he just wanted to hear himself talk.

  67. PerezezDietGuru says – reply to this
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    Oh, shut up, Perez. Clearly, he hates to see this death as much as all of us do. Not a damn thing wrong. Did he maybe have a wee crush on the lad? Possibly, but who cares? Overall, kind and sad words.

  68. babs says – reply to this
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    this interview is fagtastic…..are you kidding me ms. travoltas favourite actor was heath ledger. yeah i guess it makes sense to be an in the closet scientolochic to admire a hot actor whos straight enough to play gay and not be questioned about it. the ppl who truly cared about heath are to broken up to speak and are avoiding the press not basking in it. GET REAL!!! as a true fan this interview is not genuine at all!!!!

  69. Rom says – reply to this
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    Boyfriends looking good, has had some work done perhaps, whatever it is its very natural looking. I dont hear anything wrong with what he said, he sounds like he really admired Heath Ledger.

  70. Kathryn says – reply to this
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    Girlfriend is just in mourning like the rest of us

  71. maxine says – reply to this
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    so what!!! shut the fuck up perezhilton you always talking about somebody you fat fuck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  72. Endora says – reply to this
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    Perez…if for one second you could pull your head out of your ass and realize that SOME people have hearts and really care about others,you'd realize Travolta was actually touched that Heath considered him and idol of his. Get your panty wads and narcissistc mind out of the gutter thinking everything is a "GAY" thang. Do your homework and realize it was a pre-scheduled interview. Any real journalist would have asked the same questions ( wait you are not a journalist, you're a fat ass lucky SOB who makes money off causing others misery then writing about it). Karma will catch up to you..we all are waiting and will be applauding when it does.

  73. Wow. says – reply to this
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    I'm really saddened to read this from you. I've always respected your website but this is just tacky. Actors know each other, they may have never worked in a movie together but they did know each other. It's not like he'd never been in the same room as Heath. I'm heartbroken and I never met the man. It's a sad loss no matter how you look at it. You're just being a jerk to be a jerk. Its uncalled for, at least have a little respect for Heath, his family and daughter.

  74. Alex says – reply to this
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    oh my god . he really does need to shut up . god . that makes him sound really selfish . i mean , he's saying that he feels "devastated" and sad even though he barely knew him . how does he think his family feels ? Like seriously, he should be thinking and feeling sorry for them instead of saying all that shit and feeling sorry for himself . am i right or am i right?

  75. WTF