John Travolta’s Kids Are All Grown Up! See His Heartwarming New Year Photo with Ella, 24, and Benjamin, 14
Actor John Travolta welcomed the New Year with his children, Ella and Benjamin, sharing a heartfelt moment together. The family photo he posted warmed fans’ hearts, who couldn’t stop admiring the kids’ striking resemblance to their late mother, Kelly Preston, and their dad.
The picture, shared on Instagram, showed John, Ella, and Benjamin outdoors in a wintery setting. John and Ella wore dark jackets and scarves, while Benjamin opted for a navy T-shirt. John captioned it, “Happy New Year from the Travolta family.”
Fans were thrilled to see the trio together, leaving comments about their resemblance. “Ella is just as beautiful as her mom, and Ben is a copy of his dad,” one fan said. Another added, “Beautiful! Ella looks like her mom, and Ben definitely looks like John.”
More fans highlighted Benjamin’s resemblance to John. “He looks more like his dad every day,” one wrote. Others had a different opinion, noting Benjamin’s likeness to his late mother. “That young man looks like his mom! Handsome for sure,” a fan observed.
Ella also received praise, with some fans commenting on her features. “She has her mom’s beauty but also looks like John,” one noted. Another shared, “She has her dad’s eyes, and Ben has his smile! Beautiful kids.”
Other fans marveled at Benjamin’s growth. “Wow, he’s grown so much… so handsome. Happy New Year, John!” one wrote, expressing well wishes for the family.
John and his kids remain close, having faced profound losses. The family lost Jett Travolta, John’s eldest son, in 2009. Jett, who had a history of seizures, tragically passed away at age 16 during a family trip to the Bahamas.
According to their lawyer at the time, Jett suffered a seizure and hit his head in the bathtub. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he was pronounced dead.
John frequently honors Jett’s memory. On Jett’s birthday in 2022, he shared a heartfelt message, saying, “I miss you more than words can say. I think about you every day. Happy Birthday. Love, your Dad.”
The family faced another heartbreak on July 12, 2020, when Kelly Preston died after battling breast cancer for two years. Kelly had kept her illness private, supported by family and friends during her treatment.
A family statement described Kelly as “a bright, loving soul who brought life to everything she touched.” Her passing deeply affected John and their children.
Since then, John has stayed devoted to his children, supporting Ella as she pursued her passion for music. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ella began writing songs and shared her creations with her dad.
John encouraged her, saying, “You should finish these songs and maybe record demos.” This inspired Ella to focus more on her music, eventually leading to her releasing original songs like “Little Bird.”
Ella looks up to her dad as a role model and often seeks his advice about her career. She said, “The best advice I’ve gotten is from him. But he also lets me make my own choices.”
Benjamin also supports Ella’s music by listening to her songs before their release and sharing his thoughts. Ella describes her dad and brother as her biggest supporters.
Despite the challenges, John, Ella, and Benjamin share a strong bond, leaning on one another as they move forward together. Their love and support keep their family united.
