‘Your father adores you’: John Travolta celebrates the ‘most beautiful daughter’ Ella on the 21st anniversary … the first without the late mother Kelly Preston
John Travolta celebrated his only daughter’s 21st birthday on Instagram on Saturday.
The Pulp Fiction star shared a beautiful photo of Ella Travolta outside in the garden of her family’s home in Florida, along with a heartfelt message.
This year’s birthday celebration was understandably bittersweet for the family, as it was Ella’s first birthday since her mother, actress Kelly Preston, passed away from cancer last summer.
Adorable father: John Travolta, 67, honored his “most beautiful daughter” Ella on her 21st birthday on April 3
‘Happy 21st birthday for the most beautiful, kind human and artist I know. Your dad adores you! ‘Travolta, 67, was touched by the caption.
In the photo, Ella showed a big beaming smile dressed in a blue denim jacket and her long straight dark brown hair with a part in the middle.
At first glance, it is easy to see Ella’s resemblance to her father and mother.
Apple doesn’t fall much …: Ella Travolta showed an impressive resemblance to her father and her late mother, actress Kelly Preston in the photo dressed in a denim jacket
Bittersweet: This was Ella’s first birthday since her mother, Kelly Preston, passed away in July 2020, two years after being diagnosed with breast cancer; Ella is photographed with her 10-year-old mother and brother Benjamin
Preston was just 57 when she passed away in July 2020, two years after she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Travolta announced the tragic news on Instagram, where he revealed that his wife had ‘fought a brave fight with the love and support of so many’.
He also shared how ‘Kelly’s love and life will always be remembered’ in the emotional post.
Highlights of Preston’s Hollywood career included roles in films such as Mischief (1985), Twins (1988), Jerry Maguire (1996), For Love of the Game (1999), What A Girl Wants (2003) and Death Sentence ( 2007).
Sharing the spotlight: the twice Oscar-nominated actor starred alongside his daughter in a recent Scott’s ad
Touching: the Pulp Fiction star announced the death of his wife Kelly Preston in July 2020, two years after she was diagnosed with breast cancer
In February, Ella paid tribute to her father on his 67th birthday, calling him ‘the most incredible man I have ever met’.
– You are not only the best dad ever, but also my best friend. Thank you for creating us, helping us and loving us and thank you for all the good you do every day, ‘added the adorable daughter.
‘The world is so lucky to have you and so are we. I love you dad. I had a lot of fun celebrating your birthday with you yesterday. ‘
Travolta is also the father of 10-year-old son Benjamin, who he shared with Preston.
Proud father: Travolta is also the father of Benjamin, a 10-year-old son, who he shared with Preston