John Travolta reviews and did very poorly at the box office. Travolta's performance in "Battlefield Earth" also earned him two Razzie Awards. Throughout the 2000s, Travolta remained busy as an actor, starring in many films including "Swordfish" (2001), "Ladder 49" (2004), "Be Cool" (2005), "Wild Hogs" (2007), the animated film "Bolt" (2008), in which Travolta voiced the title character, "The Taking of Pelham 123" and "Old Dogs" (both 2009). In 2007, Travolta played Edna Turnblad in the remake of "Hairspray", his first musical since "Grease". Since 2010, Travolta has starred mostly in action films and thrillers. In 2016, he returned to TV
Hairspray (musical) the show's worrisome sponsor, appeals to Velma over Tracy's appointment to the Council. Velma, threatening to fire Corny from the show, is eventually left distraught and determines to ruin Tracy ("Velma's Revenge"). At the Turnblad house, Edna is receiving calls from fans who saw Tracy on the show. A call comes in from Mr. Pinky, the owner of a plus-size dress shop, for an endorsement. Tracy pleads with her mother to come with her and to act as her agent although Edna has not left their apartment in years. Finally making it outside, Edna is given a huge makeover ("Welcome