John Travolta Shares Rare Clip of Son Ben, 14, Who Looks All Grown Up During Family Adventure

John Travolta gave fans a glimpse into a special family moment with his rarely-seen son. The heartfelt clip, shared on social media, left many in awe of how much the 14-year-old has grown.

On a windswept Norwegian mountainside, the "Grease" legend's youngest son conquered more than just snow and ice — he scaled the peak of maturity right before our eyes.

John Travolta Stuns Fans with Rare Glimpse of Son Ben — And He's All Grown

On November 12, 2025, "Saturday Night Fever" star John Travolta took to Instagram and Facebook to share a heartwarming, snow-drenched video featuring a rare and radiant appearance by his youngest son, Ben Travolta.

Set against the stirring backdrop of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's soul anthem "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," the clip captured the now-teenage Ben trudging determinedly up a snow-covered slope. He was clad in sleek black pants and a crisp white jacket.

When he finally reached the summit, Ben paused, not to catch his breath, but to bask in the glory of the scene before him: a breathtaking panorama of glistening water and endless snow. John captioned the moment, "Ain't no mountain high enough for my son Ben. Love from Norway."

The response was immediate and emotional. "He's getting so grown! ❤️," one fan exclaimed. Another follower penned a touching tribute, "Wow! Just breathtaking! Your son is growing up to be a wonderful man and he's got a great dad as a role model. Kelly would be so proud. Thank you for sharing your families's adventures.🥰. [sic]"

Then came the comparisons, and they poured in like a flood. "He looks so much like you!" one viewer observed. Another echoed the sentiment, "Ben looks more like you as he gets older." One admirer pulled at nostalgic heartstrings, "Growing up Ben is so similar to to you John Travolta and to Kelly … The smile is yours John; the same I remember in Grease! Hugs to you and to your children. [sic]"

From disbelief to outright shock, fans were stunned by just how quickly time had flown. "He looks just like you when he smiles!" one follower gushed. Another asked in stunned awe, "How can he be this tall already?"

Yet another shared a realization, "Omg, when did Ben changr from little boy to this handsome teenager?" Others were both awed and wistful. "Oh he's so grown up now John! [sic] He's not your blonde little boy anymore," one noted emotionally.

But among the cheers and admiration, one concerned voice couldn't help but notice a chilly detail: "He needs a hat. His ears are so red."

A Birthday, a Puppy, and a Father's Deep Love

This wasn't the first time John melted hearts online with his family content. In November 2024, in another touching post, he shared a candid shot of Ben stretched out on a bed, giggling as the family's dog, Peanut, affectionately licked his face.

It was Ben's birthday, and his proud father had captioned it with simplicity and love:

"Happy birthday [sic] my Ben. Your dad loves you! And so does Peanut!"

John shares Ben with his late wife, actress Kelly Preston. The couple also had a daughter, Ella, born in April 2000, and a son, Jett, born in April 1992. Ben, born in November 2010, was their miracle child, arriving after three emotional years of trying to conceive.

A Family Scarred by Tragedy: Remembering Jett and Kelly

But before Ben came into their lives, the Travolta family suffered a devastating loss. On January 2, 2009, John and Kelly's eldest child, Jett, passed away suddenly at the age of 16. Family lawyer Michael Ossi released a somber statement revealing that Jett had suffered a seizure while on vacation with the family at the Old Bahama Bay Hotel on Grand Bahama Island.

Police spokeswoman Loretta Mackey confirmed that the teenager had fatally struck his head in the bathtub that morning and was later declared dead at Rand Memorial Hospital. A caretaker had discovered Jett unconscious in the bathroom at 10 a.m..

But just when the Travolta family began to rebuild, tragedy struck once more. In the early hours of July 12, 2020, the world lost a bright, beautiful, and loving soul, Kelly, who passed away at just 57 years old.

Kelly was the victim of a cruel, two-year battle with breast cancer that she bravely fought in silence. A family representative shared the devastating news. They revealed that Kelly had made the deeply personal decision to keep her illness private, stating, "Choosing to keep her fight private, she had been undergoing medical treatment for some time, supported by her closest family and friends."

In a follow-up statement that shattered hearts across Hollywood and beyond, they added, "She was a bright, beautiful [sic] and loving soul who cared deeply about others and who brought life to everything she touched. Her family asks for your understanding of their need for privacy at this time."

Father and Son Face Mortality — And Find Strength in Love

In 2021, during a moving sit-down with Kevin Hart on the talk show "Hart to Heart," John opened up about a poignant conversation he'd had with Ben — one that laid bare a father's grief and a son's fear.

After losing his mother to cancer in 2020, Ben admitted to John that he was afraid of losing him, too. The actor responded with painful honesty, "I said, 'Well, it's a very different thing.' And I went through the differences about my longevity and her limited life."

He continued, "I said, 'But you know, Ben … you always love the truth and I'm going to tell you the truth about life. Nobody knows when they're gonna go or when they're going to stay.'"

John didn't sugarcoat their reality, adding, "Your brother [Jett] left at 16. Too young. Your mother left at 57. That was too young. But who's to say? I could die tomorrow. You could. Anybody can. So let's look at it like it's part of life. You don't know exactly. You just do your best at trying to live the longest you can. [sic]"

Then came a moment of staggering wisdom, from the mouth of a child. When Ben asked if the previous 30 years seemed long ago, and his father said yes, he pressed further, "Don't you think you have 30 more years in your life to live?"

John recalled his answer, saying, "'Yeah, I do. I have at least 30 more years.' He said, 'What's wrong with that?' This is a 10-year-old telling me that! It changed my viewpoint."

Ultimately, Ben's rare appearance reminded fans not only of how much he's grown but also of the strength and bond within the Travolta family. Through joy and grief, John Travolta continues to share moments that celebrate love and resilience.