John Travolta became a global star with movies like “Saturday Night Fever” (1977) and “Grease.” Born in 1954 in New Jersey, he was the youngest child and left high school to pursue acting. Reflecting on his decision, he says it was the “best choice” he could have made.
Travolta’s career includes roles in “Two of a Kind” (1983), “Pulp Fiction” (1994), “Get Shorty” (1995), “Broken Arrow” (1996), “Wild Hogs” (2007), and “Gotti” (2018). He married actress Kelly Preston in 1991, and they had three children: Jett, Ella Bleu, and Benjamin. Jett, who had autism, passed away in 2009, leaving John devastated.
Kelly Preston died of breast cancer in July 2020, after nearly 30 years of marriage. Their daughter Ella, who followed in her parents’ footsteps as an actor, described her mother as “the best person” she ever met and said her father is “the most important person” in her life.
John often shares his pride in Ella on social media. He posted a video of them dancing in memory of Kelly, noting that dancing with him was one of Kelly’s favorite activities. John and Ella’s close bond reflects the importance of family in their lives.
