John Travolta Living Life to the Fullest at 70 with Kids Ella and Ben - See the Heartwarming Photos!
A Happy New Year from the Travoltas (and a Snowy Backdrop!)
The new year is off to a heartwarming start thanks to John Travolta! The beloved actor, known for iconic roles in films like Grease, kicked off 2025 by sharing a beautiful family photo on Instagram, featuring his daughter Ella Bleu and son Ben.
In the snap, posted on Thursday, January 2nd, John, 70, beams alongside Ella, 24, and Ben, 14, all bundled up in winter gear against a snowy, picturesque background. His caption was simple and sweet: "Happy new year from the Travolta family."
Fans Notice the "Strong Genes" – The Family Resemblance is Undeniable
The comments section quickly filled with New Year wishes and observations about the striking family resemblance. Fans couldn't help but point out how much Ella and Ben mirror their famous dad.
"Strong genes lol they both have your face," one follower commented. Another chimed in, "Ben looks like mama and Ellie [sic] looks like papa," referencing John's late wife, Kelly Preston.
Even fellow celebrities chimed in with love! High School Musical star Bart Johnson wrote, “Happy New Year to you and your beautiful family!!” Actor William DeMeo added, “Happy New Year brother,” with heart emojis.
Fan Reactions: "Strong genes lol they both have your face" "Ben looks like mama and Ellie looks like papa"
Remembering Kelly Preston and Celebrating Family
John Travolta shares Ella and Ben with his late wife, actress Kelly Preston, who sadly passed away in July 2020 after a courageous two-year battle with breast cancer. Family remains incredibly important to John, and these glimpses into their life together are always touching for fans.
Ella also shared some holiday cheer on her own Instagram in December, posting photos of their Christmas tree and festive baking sessions. Actress Fiona Palomo commented on Ella’s Christmas post, “Merry Christmas!! I love you all!!!” showing the family's warm circle of friends.
John Travolta: Living Life to the Fullest at 70
This family photo is just the latest example of John embracing life and cherishing moments with his children. In November, he shared a sweet birthday tribute to Ben, writing, “Happy birthday my Ben. Your dad loves you! And so does Peanut!” alongside a photo of Ben with their dog.
He's also been documenting their adventures, from Ben's impressive skiing skills on Instagram to trips to the Paris Olympics with Ella.
An insider recently told Closer Weekly that John is truly "having the time of his life at 70," traveling the world with his kids and indulging in new experiences. The source added, "John’s in a good place emotionally and physically and excitedly checking off all these places to see on his bucket list.”
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