John Travolta's Daughter Ella, 22, Posts Tender Birthday Pic for Daddy - They're Each Other's Rock after Loss
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Ella Travolta's tribute on her father's, John Travolta's, birthday.
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She lost her mother, became a half-orphan, and now lives a different life with John.
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What became of Ella's profession?
In February 2023, John Travolta's eldest child and daughter, Ella Travolta, took to her Instagram account to pay tribute to him aa he celebrated his birthday. Ella and her younger brother, Benjamin Travolta, became half-orphans when they lost the mother, Kelly Preston.
The actress died from breast cancer in 2020 at age 57, leaving her husband to become a single parent to their two children. Preston's battle with the disease was short-lived, as she passed away from it after battling it for two years.
Kelly Preston, Ella Bleu Travolta, and John Travolta at the premiere of "Old Dogs" on November 9, 2009, in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
Since the actress's passing, John and Ella have been described as each other's rocks, and together, they could be strong for Benjamin. Besides seeing how John's daughter honored him on his birthday, fans could also see what happened to Ella, then 22.
Ella Tributes Her Role Model Father for His 69th B-Day
Ella uploaded an Instagram image of them posing together to celebrate John's 69th birthday on February 18, 2023. The actor's daughter noted how the date was her "hero's" birthday and declared her love, stating that he was:
"The most incredible father, friend and role model anyone could ask for."
Over the years, Preston's daughter has made it a point to pay tribute to her father on Instagram on different occasions. In those posts, Ella openly revealed what kind of father he was like for 2022's Father's Day celebrations; she shared a family photo of herself, Benjamin, and John.
The actor's daughter described him as the most generous, smartest, and kindest man she knew. she shared that he'd taught her the most "important life lessons" just by being himself and thanked fim for everything he did and being her friend.
Ella Bleu and John Travolta at the premiere of "Wild Hogs" on February 27, 2007, in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
For the same holiday in 2021, she included a family photo again and confessed that he made "parenting look so easy." Ella said her father made each day better than the previous one and brought her and Benjamin joy when they felt down.
She described him as her best friend and shared that they loved him to the moon and back. John's daughter explained that she hoped to be half the good parents he was and called him and "incredible man."
John and Ella Bleu Travolta on season 17 of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on May 22, 2019 | Source: Getty Images
For his birthday in 2021, Ella uploaded another family photo reiterating that he was the "most incredible man" she had "ever known." Ella thanked him for raising them, helping them, loving them, and all the good things he did daily.
She said the world was lucky to have him, and so were they. For John's birthday in 2020, his daughter shared a picture of him and her, and she called him selfless, loving, and kind, noting how he made the world better with each step he took.
Ella said they were lucky to have him in their lives before declaring her love. In the past, the "Hairspray" star proudly noted how his daughter was poised, generous, gorgeous, and graceful, adding how he didn't know how she became that way!
Ella Bleu Travolta as Karl Lagerfeld celebrates the Cara Loves Karl Capsule Collection at SAGA on September 12, 2022, in New York City | Source: Getty Images
John said he wasn't taking credit for how she turned out, and his only valid contribution was to adore her! The bond the father-daughter pair shared appeared to be close, and it helped the family survive despite losing Preston.
Ella Became a Half-Orphan after Mom's Loss: She "Was Always There Her No Matter What"
John announced his wife's death on Instagram on July 13, 2020. Ella reshared the same image her father used to announce her mother's death and noted how she had never met anyone who was as strong, loving, courageous, and beatufitul as the late actress.
Kelly Preston and Ella Travolta at an event celebrating John Travolta becoming Qantas Airlines "Ambassador-at-Large" June 24, 2002 | Source: Getty Images
Benjamin's sister said anyone who had been lucky to have known or been in the presence of her mother knew she had a glow and light that never ceased shining. Preston also had the ability to make anyone around her feel instantly happy.
[Kelly] Preston's daughter [Ella Travolta] stayed out of the limelight for years, and her appearance in the media also included modeling.
John's daughter thanked her mother for being there for her regardless, for help, and making the world better. She said the late actress had "made life so beautiful" and that she knew Preston would continue doing so before sharing her love for her.
John Travolta, Kelly Preston, Ella Blue Travolta, and Benjamin Travolta during a party honoring John's receipt of the Inaugural Variety Cinema Icon Award at the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival on May 15, 2018, in Cap d'Antibes, France | Source: Getty Images
In May 2021, the older Travolta child honored her mother on Mother's Day with a throwback photo of herself as a child, with the actress looking younger. Ella thanked her mother for what she did for her family and the world, adding:
"I miss you and love you very much, but your smile, warmth and love is ever lasting."
John's Daughter Grew up and Followed Her Parents' Footsteps
John's daughter not only took on many of her parents' good traits but also followed in their career footsteps. In October 2022, it was revealed that she was preparing for her movie "Get Lost's" release, where she played the lead role.
Ella Bleu Travolta at the Kate Spade Presentation during New York Fashion Week on September 9, 2022, in New York City | Source: Getty Images
Ella made her acting debut in "Old Dogs" in 2009, where she appeared alongside her parents. In 2019, she had a role with her father in "The Poison Rose," but at the same time, she's marking her place in the music scene and released for first single, "Dizzy," in 2022.
Preston's daughter stayed out of the limelight for years, and her appearance in the media also included modeling. In August 2022, she attended Kate Spade's New York Fashion Week presentation and the month after that, she walked the red carpet at the Cara Loves Karl Capsule Collection New York City launch party.
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