During the filming of The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976), Travolta fell in love with Diana Hyland, 18 years his senior. The couple were married for just shy of 30 years and had three children together: Ella, Jett and Ben. In 1976, John Travolta began dating actress and single mom Diana Hyland, who was 18 years his senior and co-starred with him in the TV movie 'The Boy in the Plastic Bubble.' John - seen here. The Transformation Of John Travolta From 23 To 66 Years Old. The cast was devastated, and the producers (to their credit) decided they would not recast the role. No, Travolta was linked to Diana Hyland who played Tod's mother in the film. American actor and singer John Travolta has enjoyed a stellar career in the entertainment industry. In his younger years, he met and fell head over heels for someone else, actress Diana Hyland.
'Doug said he hated sleeping with John because his body was very hairy, and he didn't like the way John smelled,' Britz said.
