Tom Selleck Encounter with Princess Diana & John Travolta Magical Danc

Tom Selleck almost missed a chance to dance with Princess Diana.

Selleck, John Travolta, and Clint Eastwood were among the few actors on Diana's guest list.

Selleck recalls the iconic dance between Travolta and Diana at the 1985 White House Dinner.

A British woman urged Selleck to cut in on Travolta during Diana's second dance.

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Selleck refused to cut in on Travolta but danced with Diana before their third spin.

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Selleck found Diana to be lovely and somewhat shy during their encounter.

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He confessed his lack of dancing skills to Diana but found her to be gracious.

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Selleck's wife, Jillie Mack, also danced with Diana's then-husband, Prince Charles.

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John Travolta fulfilled Diana's fantasy of dancing with him at the White House.

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