Close shave for Travolta

Updated 14.54 Wed Apr 04 2007
Keywords: Hairspray, John Travolta

Hollywood veteran John Travolta was forced to make an emergency landing in his private jet.

The actor, who was piloting his own Boeing 707 from New York to Germany had to stop over in Ireland after his plane experienced technical difficulties, leaving the star unhurt but shaken.

The actor, who was piloting his own Boeing 707 from New York to Germany had to stop over in Ireland after his plane experienced technical difficulties

Meanwhile the Pulp Fiction star has been donning make-up and women's clothing for his new role in the remake of cult comedy Hairspray.

It takes four hours a day to transform 53-year-old Travolta into his 1960s character Edna Turnblad.

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