As we look back at Olivia Newton-John’s illustrious career, we’re also tempted to look at her love life. Olivia had several famous romances, and her first marriage to Matt Lattanzi probably topped the list. Matt and Olivia’s relationship gained infamy because it ended with Lattanzi dating and marrying the family nanny, Cindy Jessup.
Olivia refused to blame Jessup for her split from Matt. By The Daily MailShe said: “I think our marriage would have eventually come to an end, but it happened earlier because of cancer, which was a good thing. It was very painful, but we never disagreed.”
Matt has quit acting and currently runs a marijuana farm in Oregon.
Matt Lattanzi quit acting after playing Cooper Hart on the Australian soap opera Paradise Beach. Lattanzi had appeared in productions such as xanadu and My tutor, but his acting career had not improved. He auditioned for the role of himself in Paradise Beach while working as a contractor for a California home construction company.
Lattanzi fled the public spotlight after her divorce from Newton-John. In 2008, she was reportedly living off the grid near Malibu, California.
Matt currently runs a medical marijuana farm in Oregon known as Laughing Dog Farms. His wife’s colon cancer diagnosis was one of the biggest catalysts for starting the farm. Michelle, Matt’s wife, and the family appreciated the medical benefits of marijuana use.
Lattanzi purchased the 115-acre property in 2016 and began the farming operation. He runs the farm along with Michelle, her and Olivia’s daughter Chloe Lattanzi, Chloe’s husband James Driskill, and her nephew Brock Binder.
Newton-John also advocated for the use of medical marijuana for cancer patients and passionately campaigned to make it easier for patients to access the drug.
Lattanzi married Michelle after divorcing Cindy Jessup in 2007
Matt Lattanzi and Cindy Jessup were married two years after their split from Newton-John. Reports claimed that Olivia had no objections to Lattanzi’s marriage to Cindy as her relationship with Matt had ended long before her separation.
Olivia said she was happy that she and Matt had agreed to be cordial to their daughter. Newton-John added that she also wanted a happy ending:
“What happened between us was between us, and we wouldn’t let it affect her. Divorce is never okay. Everyone wants the happy ending and the white fence, particularly me.”
Cindy Jessup and Matt Lattanzi separated in 2007 after ten years of marriage. A year later, she Olivia got the happy ending she so longed for when she married businessman John Easterling. “I have a wonderful, beautiful husband who is so loving and fantastic,” Olivia said.
It is unclear when Matt married Michelle. Following Olivia’s death, Michelle posted on Facebook a beautiful tribute from her and Matt to the multi-talented star. The tribute read:
“Nothing will replace the icon we lost, however her legacy is alive and well in our hearts and memories, as are her contributions to our global culture, her loving daughter Chloe Lattanzi and her cancer wellness and research center in Melbourne, AU. Celebrate the joy that Olivia’s heart and her life’s accomplishments brought to our world.”
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