After His Wife Was Gone John Travolta’s Life Shifted Completely

While we often celebrate the love of our mothers, the role of fathers can sometimes go unnoticed. John Travolta’s story is a perfect example of how powerful and beautiful a dad’s love can be. Despite facing personal tragedies and the challenges of being a single parent, he continues to support and care for his children.

The 71-year-old actor got married to Kelly Preston in 1991 and had 3 beautiful children together.

John Travolta met Kelly Preston in 1988, and the two finally decided to tie the knot in 1991. In 1992, they were blessed with a beautiful baby boy, Jett Travolta. Their daughter, Ella, arrived in 2000, followed by their youngest, Benjamin, in 2010.

John and Kelly unfortunately lost their firstborn son, Jett, who was 16 at the time.

In 2009, Travolta’s firstborn child, Jett, passed away at the age of 16 from a seizure. John has publicly expressed how he still thinks of his son every day and continues to keep him in his memory by creating the Jett Travolta Foundation, a nonprofit for children with special needs.

In one of his Instagram posts, John paid tribute to Jett in a sweet and heartfelt message: “My dearest Jetty, I miss you more than words can say. I think about you every day. Happy Birthday. Love, your Dad.” The post received many positive responses, as people sympathized with him, including his former co-star Jamie Lee Curtis, who commented: “Oh John. My hand in yours.”

The actor became a single father of two in 2020 following his wife’s passing.

Soon after, Kelly would pass away in 2020, leaving John a single father of two beautiful children. Travolta took a break from the public to be there for his family and connect with them. In an interview, he revealed that he had to have a talk with his youngest son about how the only thing we can do is “do your best at trying to live the longest you can.”

After a period marked by rumors that he had sworn off dating and taken a vow of celibacy, John Travolta has slowly found his way back to enjoying life and focusing on what truly matters to him.

His daughter Ella Bleu, 25, has carved out her own creative path, stepping into both acting and music like her parents. In 2023, she introduced her debut EP Colors of Love, while her emotional song “Little Bird” served as a tribute to her late mother. The connection between Ella and her father remains especially strong.

“I say he’s my biggest fan, and I’m his biggest fan,” Ella shared. “There’s a lot of support going on, which is — it’s amazing. I learned so much from him.”

Their close relationship has even extended into professional projects, with the father-daughter duo appearing together in major commercials for the Super Bowl and PlayStation.

Meanwhile, Travolta’s 15-year-old son, Benjamin, has been actively building his athletic skills through Ninja Warrior-style training and recently surprised his dad by showing impressive talent on the ski slopes.

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