“Hopelessly Devoted to You” was also nominated for an Oscar.

I’d been more into the ballads and the mellow stuff."

She founded theOlivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centrein Melbourne, Australia.

Olivia Newton-John smiling

Along with supporting cancer research and wellness, Newton-John was an animals rights and environmental advocate.

And becoming a dame is not the first time that the four timeGrammy winnerhas embraced her British roots.

Olivia Newton-John smiling

Olivia Newton-John smiling