ONJ & Paul Hogan Our 40-years Secret

The stars reveal their decades-long relationship.

They are two of Australia’s most iconic showbiz legends, with blockbuster careers and a close friendship that has spanned more than 40 years.

But few know the truth of the strong bond shared by Paul Hogan and Olivia Newton-John – a tender story of enduring devotion that has got the pair through decades of highs and lows.

And while their connection has never turned romantic, friends tell New Idea there’s long been a strong connection between the two that has helped them through some of the darkest times.

‘Olivia and Hoges have been friends for years – but not just the usual celebrity friends who say hi when they’re at the same event and chatter on at parties,’ says a source close to Olivia.

‘They’ve both been through a lot of similar highs and lows – divorce, scandal, kids who’ve gone through their share of crises – so they’ve become a real support to one another over the years.

‘They call each other a lot and are in each other’s lives fairly heavily. They made a pact decades ago to always be there for one another, and they’ve never wavered from that. ’