Gina Heslop
On what would have been Kelly Preston’s 61st birthday, John Travolta and his daughter, Ella Bleu Travolta, took to Instagram to pay a heartfelt tribute to the late actress and wife. Kelly Preston tragically lost her battle with breast cancer in 2020, but her memory and impact on her family remain strong.
John Travolta shared a close-up photo of Kelly with her hand resting on her face, captioning it with a simple yet touching message: “Happy Birthday Kelly! We love you!” Ella Bleu, their 23-year-old daughter, also shared her love for her late mother with a throwback photo featuring herself with her arm around Kelly. She wrote, “Happy Birthday mama, I love you so much! Thank you for inspiring me every day.”
Kelly Preston was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018, but she chose to keep her struggle as private as possible. Throughout her battle, she received unwavering support from her closest family and friends. This was evident in the recent Instagram posts by John and Ella, which prompted an outpouring of heartwarming messages from their followers, including touching exchanges between father and daughter.
The comments section also featured stories about Kelly’s genuine and selfless nature. A movie producer named Kimberly Heath-Carrico shared anecdotes that highlighted Kelly’s kindness and her commitment to her family. In one instance, during a photo session, when a photographer dropped his lens, Kelly rushed to pick it up, showing her considerate nature. Kimberly described her as a precious and ethereal soul, comparing her to a butterfly who touched everyone she met.
Kimberly also recounted a touching moment at a film festival when Kelly chose to leave early to celebrate Ella Bleu’s birthday, putting her family first even when she could have advanced her career. This anecdote reflects Kelly’s unwavering dedication to her loved ones.
John Travolta and Kelly Preston’s love story began in 1987 during the filming of “The Experts.” Kelly, who was married at the time, eventually divorced and entered a relationship with Travolta. They married in 1991, first in Paris and then in the United States to make it official. Their union resulted in three children: Jett, Ella Bleu, and Benjamin.
On what would have been their 32nd wedding anniversary, John Travolta shared a video of Ella Bleu wearing an elegant dress, expressing his pride and how Kelly would have felt the same. Despite the pain of loss, their love for Kelly Preston endures in their cherished memories and the love they continue to share with one another.
