Olivia enjoys her vacation on the Malibu beach with her best friends the dolphins - Semana

Translation from Spanish:

After almost twelve years of uninterrupted work, Olivia Newton-John, the hugely popular Australian singer and actress, star of Grease with John Travolta, the absolute star of Xanadu, and performer of so many hit albums, has finally decided to take a well-deserved vacation and has gone to spend some time relaxing at her house on the popular Malibu beach, where many of Hollywood's most popular actors and actresses reside.

And it was there, in Malibu, where we managed to talk to Olivia. She told us that she detests the Hollywood lifestyle, so she only goes there for work. As soon as her job allows, she goes to her ranch in California or, as on this occasion, to her house in Malibu.

I try, Olivia tells us, to honestly pay the price of fame, but I feel claustrophobic in Hollywood. I’ve been called unfriendly because I hardly ever go to the many parties I’m invited to, but they have to understand that success can’t force anyone to live a life they don’t want.

Olivia, who for many years was a second-rate folk singer, achieved success thanks to her manager and boyfriend of seven years, Lee Kramer. He transformed Olivia into who she is today, showed her the way forward, and changed her image very positively: I’ll always be grateful to Lee because I owe everything I am to him. Our breakup hurt me a lot, but we both understood that our relationship had stagnated.

Olivia, who takes the opportunity to deny her much-talked-about romance with Andy Gibb, she says she has found lasting stability with Matt Lattanzi, with whom she starred in Xanadu.

Their relationship is going very well, although, at least for the moment, neither of them wants to talk about marriage.

Olivia, how do you spend your days now that you're on vacation?

I get up very early and go to the beach. At that hour there's hardly anyone there and I can swim as I please. Then I go back home and have breakfast: tea and lots of fruit (I can't gain a single gram). After that I read, go for a walk, or take care of some correspondence. After lunch I go to the dolphinarium. I spend the best moments of the day there, swimming and playing with those wonderful creatures that are dolphins. They already know me. They are very affectionate with me, and I never miss their daily visit, on vacation, of course. The afternoon was spent in the company of Matt and my friends, of which I have many here

We were able to personally witness the delightful afternoon Olivia spent with her friends, the dolphins. She played with them for over an hour, and it was incredible to see how the animals swam around her, gently tugging at her... always with the utmost care, as if they were intelligent beings.

There is no doubt that Olivia is enjoying her vacation to the fullest. Soon, prior professional obligations will require the singer and actress to return to work. The Malibu dolphins will have to wait a few months to reunite with their dear friend.

Photo captions: Olivia Newton-John at the dolphinarium, where she says she spends the best moments of the day. The popular singer is enjoying her vacation in Malibu.
Olivia gets up early and takes long walks on the beach with her dog. At that time of day the beach is usually empty and Olivia can walk peacefully.
Horse riding is another of Olivia's hobbies. It relaxes me and also helps me stay in shape, she told us.