Tom Selleck says he danced with Princess Diana to calm John Travolta gossip

The actor tells this interesting story in his new memoir, You Never Know… In 1985, he was briefly tricked into doing a slow dance at a White House state dinner to avoid rumors about Travolta and the late Princess of Wales. It was connected as described.

Selleck says he was thinking about himself and was dating someone. clint eastwood In the east room — the second time Princess Di and the “Grease” actor decided to hit the dance floor, a woman ran up to them and spoke rapidly.

Tom said that this person said that Di and John dancing again might spark rumors that they were into each other, and that he strongly asked if he could fill in for Travolta. I said I asked for it.

Selleck quickly shot down the idea, saying there was no chance of interrupting a high-spirited JT, and instead compromised by agreeing to dance with the princess after the song was over.

TS said he was very nervous cutting the rug with Diana after dancing with Travolta. Thankfully, a slower song came on next, and Selleck says he didn’t have to match John’s impressive dance moves.

Tom describes Diana in his book as a shy girl, but adds that she was a very good conversationalist…and admits he was lacking in that respect that night.

Selleck talks about his then-girlfriend, now wife Jilly MackI danced with those days, prince charles, For a song…and once it was over, Clint tagged Selleck to take on the role of Princess Diana’s partner. It’s a star-studded night on Di’s dance card!