John Travolta and his daughter Ella Bleu marked what would have been Kelly Preston’s 61st birthday with heartfelt tributes to their beloved wife and mother.
On October 13th, the father and daughter duo shared poignant throwback photos of the late Jerry Maguire star, who passed away in July 2020 at the age of 57 after a courageous two-year battle with breast cancer.
Kelly Preston’s final Instagram post, dated June 20, 2021, was a touching Father’s Day dedication to John Travolta, her husband since 1991. The post featured a family photo of Preston, the Pulp Fiction star, their daughter Ella, now 23, and their son Benjamin, who turns 13 on November 23.
In a separate black and white photo, Travolta is seen sharing a tender moment with their late son, Jett, who tragically passed away at the age of 16 in 2009.
«Happy Father’s Day to the best one I know, we love you,» the Mischief star wrote only weeks before her untimely passing.
Kelly Preston enjoyed a successful acting career spanning decades in Hollywood. Some of her notable films include «Twins,» «Jerry Maguire,» and «For the Love of the Game.» She met Travolta while working on the 1987 comedy film «The Experts.»
Continuing the tradition of expressing love through social media, the 69-year-old Grease star consistently includes his late wife in heartfelt messages on special occasions.
On September 5, Travolta honored what would have been their 32nd wedding anniversary by sharing a video clip of their beautiful daughter. He wrote, «Our baby girl Ella in celebration of Kelly’s and my wedding anniversary – I’m so proud of you!! I know Mama would be too!»
On October 13, which marked Preston’s 61st birthday, Travolta shared a birthday tribute to the Hawaiian-born Preston.
«Happy Birthday Kelly! We love you!» he wrote in the message, accompanied by a beautiful photo of the actress.
The post elicited emotional responses from celebrity friends, including Sharon Stone, Joey Lawrence, Sammy Hagar, and Rosanna Arquette, who wrote, «Beautiful on the inside and out, Kelly. Bless you, angel. Happy birthday love to your family, John.»
On her mother’s birthday, Ella also shared a heartwarming throwback photo of herself cuddled up with her mom beside a table adorned with a bowl of dessert and a candle.
Her touching message reads, «Happy Birthday mama, you inspire me every day.»
Responding to Ella’s post, Florida-based producer Kimberly Heath-Carrico fondly remembered Preston and shared a sweet memory: «She was genuine with everyone she met… she was a dear, sweet, precious human. May you embody her your whole life! She was like a butterfly. Her beauty was seen, and she gently touched all in a way that was ethereal.»
Online users also joined in with heartfelt comments, reminding Ella that «she’s always a part of you.» «She was a beautiful soul inside and out, and I’m so sad for you, but she’s always a part of you, and she’s in your heart forever,» wrote one fan.
Another shared, «She’s with you every day, and I’m sure very proud of the young lady you have become,» while a third commented, «I can’t even imagine how much you miss your Mom and Jett. You, your father, and Ben are so blessed to have each other. Your father is a very loving, talented man!»
Yet another netizen expressed, «Two beautiful women. Ella, you have grown up to look so much like your beautiful Mum. It especially shows in this photo of you two. Sending love.»
