John Travolta delighted his vast social media following this Sunday by uploading a touching photograph featuring his two children, daughter Ella Bleu and son Ben. The 71-year-old Hollywood icon, known for his legendary roles, presented a belated Christmas card for 2025 in the post, which quickly amassed significant engagement from fans worldwide.
A Rare Glimpse into Family Life
In the candid snapshot, taken on a city street at night, Travolta's 15-year-old son Ben is seen towering over his father, a rare public appearance for the teenager. Meanwhile, 25-year-old Ella Bleu smiles warmly, resting her head affectionately on her dad's shoulder. The actor lovingly wrapped an arm around his son, encapsulating a moment of familial closeness. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the private world of the Travolta family, who have endured profound loss in recent years.
Emotional Caption and Overwhelming Response
Accompanying the photo, Travolta penned a heartfelt caption to his 5.6 million followers, writing, 'My beautiful babies in my belated Christmas card 2025. Hope all is going well.' Ella Bleu responded in the comments section with three red heart emojis, adding a personal touch to the public post. To date, the upload has garnered more than 108,000 likes, demonstrating the enduring public affection for the Travolta family.
Remembering Kelly Preston
The children are shared with Travolta's late wife, actress Kelly Preston, who tragically passed away from breast cancer in July 2020 at the age of 57. The couple also had a son, Jett, who died from a seizure in 2009 at just 16 years old. Travolta has consistently honoured Preston's memory through social media tributes, keeping her spirit alive for their family and fans.
On what would have been her 63rd birthday last October, the Grease star shared a song he recorded in her honour on Instagram. He posted a photo of Preston with the caption, 'I recorded this song for Kelly and I want to share it with you all on her birthday. Happy birthday Kelly, we love you. -John, Ella and Ben.' Similarly, on Mother's Day last year, he uploaded an old family photo, writing, 'Happy Mother’s Day Kelly! You did a great job!! We love you!' Ella again commented with three red heart emojis on these posts.
Father-Daughter Bond and Professional Collaboration
John and Ella Bleu share an exceptionally close bond, frequently supporting each other on social media platforms. Recently, they celebrated the New Year together, with Travolta sharing video footage of them enjoying fireworks as midnight struck. He captioned it, 'Happy New Year! Have the best 2026!'
Their relationship extends beyond personal moments into professional collaboration. The father-daughter duo is set to star in an upcoming action thriller titled Black Tides. The film, directed by Renny Harlin and written by Chris Sparling and Ángel Agudo, revolves around a storyline involving 'rogue orcas.' According to a synopsis, the movie follows Bill Pierce (John), an estranged father attempting to reconnect with his daughter Rebecca (Ella) and grandson Sebastian (Dylan Torrell) when their sailboat is attacked by rogue orcas off the southern Spanish coast. This event sparks a 'fight for survival across open waters,' as reported by Deadline.
This project marks their third collaboration, having previously worked together on the 2019 film The Poison Rose and the 2009 comedy Old Dogs. Their professional partnership underscores the deep connection and mutual support that defines their relationship, both on and off the screen.
