Show Me John Travoltas Daughter Her Name Is Blue

For Ella Travolta, life has certainly been a bit of a rollercoaster ride as John Travolta's daughter. Although her father has always shown her a lot of love, being the actor's child hasn't exactly been easy. For one, there have been all the accusations of inappropriate behavior aimed at him, some of which have come from other men. The rumors of whether he's a member of the LGBTQ community have been rife for years, no doubt putting a ton of strain on his family. Combine that with Travolta's career struggles, his ties with Scientology, and some significant personal losses, and it's safe to say his life isn't a walk in the park. Of course, the more troubled his life is, the bigger an impact that has on his daughter.

Ella lost her mother, Kelly Preston, to cancer in July 2020

2020 was a challenging year for much of the world. Dealing with the global pandemic put most people through the wringer, especially those who had to cope with losing a loved one. Unfortunately for Ella Travolta, she was one of the many in that group of mourners as she lost her mother, Kelly Preston, in July.

However, it wasn't the health crisis that was to blame for her passing. Instead, it was cancer. It seems that the actress had been living with the illness for some time and, despite her best efforts, she couldn't fight it off. This loss understandably hit the family incredibly hard, with Preston leaving behind her husband and daughter, as well as her then-nine-year-old son, Ben.

Kelly chose to keep her diagnosis a secret because the family is very private

Preston's departure came as something of a surprise to the public. That's because her ill health hadn't been made public before her passing away. She'd been fighting her cancer privately for two years, and it was only once it beat her that the family revealed what she'd been through.

It was Preston who wanted to keep her diagnosis a secret, which was in line with the Travoltas preferring to keep much of their business out of the public eye. Although John is a significant name in the film industry, he and his family are pretty private people. They don't want all their personal matters being discussed by the world, especially because of the pain this might bring the children. They have enough to deal with as it is.

Ella has found a support network in her dad, and vice versa, since Preston's passing

Losing your mom is tough at any age. Although Ella was in her twenties when Kelly passed away, she still felt broken by the woman's departure. In the year since she's been trying to come to terms with the loss. Thankfully, she's had her dad around to help her deal with the pain. A month after Preston's passing, the two of them danced together in a restaurant to honor the woman they loved.

Apparently, Kelly loved dancing with her husband, so having Ella do this with him meant a lot to John. It also helped his daughter, who needed her father's love more than ever after such a painful blow. Even after all the trauma of the past, these two were able to find comfort in one another.

Travolta had previously lost another partner to cancer in the '70s

For John, losing Kelly to cancer has an extra layer of hurt because of a similar pain he experienced some decades ago. Back in the '70s, Travolta had his head turned by Diana Hyland after appearing alongside her in the TV movie 'The Boy in the Plastic Bubble.' The two enjoyed a passionate romance, but it was cut short by Hyland's passing from cancer.

John was only in his early twenties at the time, so a loss like this hit him pretty hard. Had cancer never claimed Hyland's life, things could have been incredibly different for Travolta. He might never have embarked on a relationship with Kelly and brought Ella into the world. John could have had a different family altogether with Diana.

John apparently didn't want to date anyone after Hyland passed away

When your other half gets snatched away before their time, it's easy to believe you'll never love again. That's certainly how Travolta felt after Hyland's passing, with the actor apparently telling People magazine that he didn't want anyone else after that heartbreak. Obviously, John did manage to find it in him to love again, which is how Ella came into this world.

However, it seems there was a time when having a daughter was simply off the cards. Perhaps if John had known the happiness that awaited him in the future, he wouldn't have been so reluctant to enter another relationship? Then again, if he knew Kelly was going to experience the same fate as Hyland, maybe he'd have steered clear from love altogether?

Hyland's passing affected John's ability to act in the immediate aftermath

It wasn't just John's love life that Hyland's passing impacted. It seems that his acting also took a bit of a hit once Diana was gone. His ability to perform wasn't at the level people expected, which wasn't ideal given that he was in the process of recording two of his biggest films. The dance drama 'Saturday Night Fever' and musical 'Grease' are two movies that changed Travolta's life.

However, he didn't have much time away from filming them to grieve Hyland. As a result, John wasn't in the right headspace on set, leading to a lot of mistakes that threatened his role in the films. Would John still be Ella's bigshot celebrity father if he hadn't been able to put his grief aside while making those movies?

Kelly and John got together after her previous marriage fell apart

Thankfully, despite all the heartache of Hyland's passing, John was able to recover in his professional and personal life. Over a decade later, he was filming the comedy movie 'The Experts,' where he set eyes on his co-star, Kelly Preston. There was a definite spark between the pair at the time, but there was just one problem – Kelly was married.

Luckily for Travolta, Preston wasn't that happy in her relationship. The union came to an end after a few years, allowing John to swoop in and become Kelly's new husband. He wasted no time, popping the question after a few months and tying the knot in 1991. Nine years later, Ella came along and made them into a secure family unit.

Their romance lasted despite rumors of John being a member of the LGBTQ community

Plenty of celebrity marriages only last a few years, but not John and Kelly's. Their union remained strong for almost three decades, only ending because of Preston's tragic passing. The fact they stayed together so long may seem surprising to some, given all the accusations thrown Travolta's way over the years. In particular, the suggestion that the actor is actually a member of the LGBTQ community and has been engaging in inappropriate behavior behind his wife's back.

Obviously, if these accusations are true, they would have a significant impact on his family. The realization that John has been repeatedly unfaithful to his wife would potentially turn his children against him, especially now that Kelly's no longer around. However, as far as we know, the claims are just rumors.

Travolta's former co-pilot claimed that the two of them enjoyed a six-year affair

Plenty of celebrities have faced accusations about their orientation over the years. However, few get talked about in this way quite as often as Travolta. The claims about him liking men have been around for decades, and nothing that John says or does seems to make them disappear.

It doesn't help that people seem to keep coming out of the woodwork and stating that they've done this, that, and the other with him in the past. For instance, John's former co-pilot revealed in 2014 that he and Travolta had supposedly enjoyed a six-year-long affair in the '80s. John disputed this, stating that the man was just out for money. The co-pilot did ultimately agree to keep quiet if the actor paid him $10 million.

John was allegedly inappropriate with a masseuse just months before Ella was born

It's hard enough for Ella to keep hearing these accusations against her father come out. After all, she doesn't want to believe that her dad would betray her mom like this for all those years. The issue isn't just that people are claiming Travolta had affairs with them, though. Some are accusing him of engaging in behavior that they didn't consent to.

This includes one masseuse who actually filed a police report claiming that John had done all sorts of inappropriate things. From touching the masseuse to exposing himself and making various crude remarks, Travolta's behavior was supposedly incredibly unsuitable. To make matters worse, the report was filed in February 2000, just two months before Ella was born. Imagine how she felt when she discovered that.

The accusations have done a lot of damage to John's family, which is why he's spoken out

Unsurprisingly, John has fought back against all these accusations. Plenty of celebrities would remain quiet in the face of such claims, preferring not to give them any unnecessary attention. Although Travolta tried that for a while, it was clear he couldn't stay silent forever. Every time a new accusation emerged, it likely hurt his family having to hear about it.

Even if they firmly believed in the actor and stood by his side, it was still painful knowing that the man was being targeted like this. Whatever Ella believed, there's no doubt that dealing with all this as a teenager was a lot to cope with. Fortunately, there have been fewer rumors thrown John's way since speaking out, although they haven't disappeared for good.

Travolta has also been linked to Olivia Newton-John and Kirstie Alley in the past

Not all of the claims about John's love life have involved other men. Some of the actor's alleged romantic interests have been women, including the likes of Olivia Newton-John and Kirstie Alley. The former seemed to be more fan speculation than anything, with people making assumptions based on how they talked about one another.

As for the latter, it seems there were allegedly romantic feelings here, but they never went anywhere. Alley claimed that she deeply loved Travolta, but she didn't want to cheat on her husband, so they kept their distance. Given that this was around the time that John and Kelly were developing something, the fact that nothing happened is good for Ella's sake. She might never have been born otherwise.

John supposedly made inappropriate comments to someone while filming Grease

Although John and Olivia might have just been good friends when filming 'Grease,' that doesn't mean the actor behaved appropriately with everyone behind the scenes. It seems that accusations against Travolta have been following him for most of his life, with someone claiming he crossed the line while filming the musical.

Jeff Conaway, who played Kenickie, was supposedly privy to several unfortunate remarks made by John. That's according to his ex, Vikki Liz, who went public with the claim so the world could supposedly learn the truth about Travolta. Of course, his people denied any inappropriate behavior and again stated it was just someone looking for money. Still, it's another accusation to add to the pile that Ella undoubtedly tries to avoid thinking about.

Travolta nearly lost his life after his plane had an engine failure

Despite everything her father's been accused of, Ella loves her father tremendously. She would hate to lose him, especially now that her mother isn't around. Unfortunately, losing him is something she nearly did do after Travolta almost crashed his plane. To make matters worse, the incident was in the early '90s, meaning she wouldn't exist now if things took an unfortunate turn back then.

The potential disaster happened when John was flying his plane in foggy conditions one November evening. With visibility less than ideal, it was hard for Travolta to see where he was going. That wasn't an immediate problem, though. What was a concern was the engine failing, something that John thankfully managed to resolve before it was too late. His troubles weren't over yet, though.

After fixing the issue, he nearly crashed into another plane that was trying to help him land

Although the initial issue was dealt with, Travolta still needed to land the plane safely. That was hard enough to do with poor visibility, let alone with a radio that wasn't working. Yes, his communication with Air Traffic Control cut out before they could help him reach the ground safely.

Although they had a plan to guide John to the runway with another aircraft, the actor was completely oblivious to this. That's why he nearly crashed into the assisting plane when it suddenly came into view. Thankfully, John managed to avoid hitting the aircraft and all the passengers inside it, and the two vehicles were able to reach the runway safely. It makes for a compelling story now, but in the moment, it was probably terrifying.

Ella's older brother, Jett, passed away in 2009 after having a seizure

Although Ella managed to avoid a family tragedy there, she hasn't always been so lucky. Obviously, she lost her mom last year, but this wasn't the first time she experienced a painful loss close to home. Back in 2009, she had to say an unexpected goodbye to her brother, Jett, when he passed away during a vacation to the Bahamas.

The boy was only 16 years old at the time when he had a seizure in the bathroom. He apparently hit his head on the bathtub, and although medical professionals did what they could to save him, their efforts were in vain. Ella, who was only eight years old at the time, had to say goodbye to the only sibling she'd known.

Jett was on the autistic spectrum, so he had extra needs his parents had to cater to

The way that Jett lost his life was tragic, especially as the family was on vacation celebrating New Year's when it all unfolded. Unfortunately, there was always a risk of this happening, given that seizures weren't anything new to the teenager. He'd been having them since he was two, and with no way of knowing when they'd strike, it was hard to ensure he was always safe when they happened.

That wasn't all, though. It seems that Jett was also on the autistic spectrum, something that may have put an extra strain on his family life. Trying to balance his needs with Ella's – what with her being a young child – may have led their parents to favor one kid over the other.

An ambulance driver accused the Travoltas of not helping Jett after the accident

It's hard dealing with the loss of a sibling. At her age, Ella might not have even fully understood what had happened or that she'd never see her brother again. Unfortunately, the heartbreak didn't just end with Jett's passing. In the weeks and months after this tragedy, the family had to contend with accusations from several perspectives.

This included ambulance driver Tarino Lightbourne, who attended to Jett after the incident. He accused the boy's parents of failing to give him the proper help he needed. Not only did John have his son flown to a hospital in Florida, rather than one 15 minutes away, but there were apparently signs Jett had hurt himself hours earlier than suspected. This was more grief for Ella and her parents to contend with.

Travolta tried suing the ambulance driver, but the issue was dropped in court

Not willing to sit by and allow Lightbourne to make these accusations, Travolta apparently sued the ambulance driver. He wanted to take the man to court for trying to get money out of the family. It seems Tarino was asking for $25 million in exchange for the form John reportedly signed that allowed Jett to be treated in the US rather than the Bahamas.

In Lightbourne's eyes, this court case just proved the actor's guilt. However, the case was dropped due to a verdict being announced on TV before the jury had actually made their decision. Rather than try again, though, Travolta decided to leave things be, preferring not to throw more money into proceedings when his family was grieving.

Some people believe that Scientology is to blame for Jett's untimely passing

Lightbourne wasn't the only one accusing the family of being responsible for Jett losing his life that night. It seems that some people also pointed the finger at John, although for a different reason than Tarino. They claimed that his association with the Church of Scientology was to blame because they allegedly don't recognize autism as a real condition.

If that's true, and if Jeff's parents agreed, then it's likely the teenager didn't receive the supervision he required as someone on the spectrum. That might explain how he ended up having a seizure in the bathroom without anyone around to keep him safe. At the same time, though, accidents happen, and Jett's tragic passing doesn't automatically mean that John and Kelly were neglectful parents.

Travolta once allegedly wished to leave the Church of Scientology, but he didn't

Scientology has been a consistent presence throughout Ella's life. John and Kelly were already members of the church by the time she was born, and that's how things have remained over the last few decades. Although there's a lot the public doesn't know about Scientology, there are constantly rumors swirling around about the religion.

This includes some of the intense rules people supposedly have to follow, as well as the notion that quitting is rarely an option. In the early '90s, Travolta allegedly wanted out of the Church of Scientology because they were reportedly going to release personal information about him. He stayed with them, though, because they both apparently signed non-disclosure agreements that said they couldn't spill intimate details about the other.

John and Kelly's first wedding wasn't legally recognized, thanks to Scientology's involvement

Ever since he joined the Church of Scientology, it's seemed to play a vital role in every aspect of John's life. That includes his marriage to Preston, with Travolta actually having to have two weddings because the first wasn't recognized. This was because the couple opted to use a minister from the church to carry out proceedings.

Unfortunately, doing this meant that the ceremony wasn't legal in the US, so they had to have a second wedding to ensure their union was legally binding. Despite situations like this, Travolta has seemingly maintained his support for the religion, ensuring that it's a prominent presence in both his life and his children's. What kind of an impact does that have on someone like Ella, though?

Ella may be a member of the Church of Scientology herself

With her parents being two prominent members of the Church of Scientology, Ella can't really escape the religion even if she wants to. It's been there since day one, meaning it's likely had an influence over her throughout the most vulnerable moments in her life. With that in mind, it's perhaps no surprise that Ella is apparently a member of the church herself.

Not just that, but she may even be a prominent part of the religion if the rumors are anything to go by. Back in 2019, she was pictured at the Church of Scientology's Dianetics Day celebrations, something that caused quite a stir online. Although Ella hasn't really discussed her involvement with the religion, it wouldn't be a massive shock if she is a member.

Diana Hyland may be the reason why John joined Scientology in the first place

Ella might never have even thought twice about Scientology if it weren't for her parents being involved with the religion. Who's to blame for those two getting in with the church, though? In Kelly's case, it was apparently her acting coach that introduced her to Scientology in the 1980s. As for John, it may have been his former love, Diana Hyland, who inspired him to enter the fold.

Allegedly, the couple was both interested in joining the church before she passed away. Diana was supposedly unsuccessful in fulfilling her wish before cancer claimed her. So, Travolta became a member of the church in her honor, something that he's obviously stuck with for many years now. Hyland's still affecting his life all this time after her passing.

The Church of Scientology apparently helped the Travoltas deal with their grief for Jett

Not only did Diana supposedly inspire John to join the Church of Scientology, but it seems the religion also helped him to cope with her passing. Travolta didn't think he could move on after he lost Hyland, but Scientology supposedly helped him deal with his grief. That wasn't the only time the church was apparently there for him.

When Jett passed away, the religion seemingly offered the same support to Travolta. A few years ago, the actor spoke about losing his son, saying it was "the worst thing that's ever happened in my life." However, he also admitted that the church was there for him and his family for several years after the incident, revealing they "never left our sides."

Ella's cousin passed away just a few months after Kelly lost her battle with cancer

The tragedies just keep coming for the Travolta family, it seems. Not only has Ella lost her mother and older brother, but it seems she also recently lost a cousin too. Sam Travolta Jr. passed away in November 2020, just a few months after Kelly's battle with cancer reached an end. John had apparently long been supportive of his nephew, offering money to help him get his career off the ground.

Sam was apparently a struggling screenwriter, so all the support Travolta had to provide was definitely appreciated. Although the family might not have seen much of the man before his passing, it still must have been a blow to lose someone else so soon. It's undoubtedly made Ella closer with both her father and brother.

John's movie Battlefield Earth was one of the major low points in his career

With all this personal grief that Travolta is going through, the last thing he needs is for something else to go wrong. Unfortunately, it seems like things haven't been great for a while now on the professional front, either. He's definitely had some questionable roles over the years, some of which have raised concerns over his relevancy as an actor nowadays.

One film that earned John particular criticism was the sci-fi action film 'Battlefield Earth.' The movie was based on a book by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, with Travolta taking responsibility for adapting it. Unfortunately, everything about the final product was seemingly hated, leading John to face a lot of backlash. Interestingly enough, the film came out the same year that Ella was born.

The films John's released since Ella was born haven't been hugely successful

If Ella only ever watched the movies her father made after she was born, she might not think him to be the established actor Hollywood knows him to be. After all, the vast majority of John's most successful roles came well before she arrived. Travolta is known for movies like 'Grease,' 'Saturday Night Fever,' and the neo-noir black comedy 'Pulp Fiction,' but these were all long before Ella's time.

John's more recent movies, like the psychological horror thriller 'The Fanatic,' the sports action drama 'Trading Paint,' and the biographical crime movie 'Gotti,' have all been incredibly unsuccessful. Each one earned Travolta a Golden Raspberry nomination for Worst Actor while also bringing in atrocious reviews and failing to achieve commercial success.

Ella's attempts to follow in John's footsteps have been unsuccessful so far

Another film that Travolta's appeared in recently is one that Ella's incredibly familiar with. That's because she starred in it alongside her father. This was the 2019 thriller movie 'The Poison Rose,' Ella's second film role after the 2009 comedy movie 'Old Dogs.' Unfortunately, neither of these films received a rave reception.

'Old Dogs' only has a 5% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, while 'The Poison Rose' has 0%. This isn't the first of Travolta's films to receive this score, although that won't bring Ella any comfort. The fact that her first few forays into acting have been unsuccessful suggests that following in her parents' footsteps may not be for the best. Perhaps she just hasn't found the right role yet?

John is incredibly supportive of his daughter, especially now that Kelly's gone

When your father is an established actor, learning from them should be good for your career. Unfortunately, it hasn't done much for Ella so far. Regardless of her success, though, Travolta is still incredibly proud of his daughter. He's very supportive of her and what she wants to achieve, often doing what he can to make her dreams a reality.

With Kelly gone, Ella's now the most important woman in his life, and he's not about to let her down. His daughter is very receptive to that, despite all the trouble over the years. No matter the accusations John has faced and the grief they've encountered, Ella has stayed by his side. That goes to show just how much she values her dad.

Travolta has always been the more lenient parent compared to his wife

When Kelly was around, she was just as supportive of Ella as John. However, it seems that she may have been the tougher parent compared to her husband. While Travolta has long been willing to give his kids whatever they want, Preston often put her foot down. That kind of balance isn't unheard of in families, with one parent being more lenient than the other.

Where John's inability to say no to his kids stems from, we don't know. However, it seems he's happy to go above and beyond to please them, even if he shouldn't. Perhaps John feels he needs to prove how dedicated he is to them after all the accusations he's faced over the years? Maybe he doesn't want his family to think they don't matter?

John caused some embarrassment by saying Idina Menzel's name wrong at the Oscars

Many parents would say it's their responsibility to embarrass their children. Plenty of dads certainly seem to have that mindset, not that their moments of humiliation are always intentional. Ella has certainly been embarrassed by John plenty of times, but some of these occasions were never meant to be so shameful.

That includes the time when Travolta read Idina Menzel's name wrong at the 2014 Academy Awards. He was introducing her to the stage to perform 'Let It Go,' but he made a major misstep when saying her name. Rather than saying Idina Menzel, he called her "Adele Dazeem." People were confused and insulted by the mistake, while Ella was probably cringing at her father messing up on such a public platform.

He further embarrassed himself by kissing Scarlett Johansson awkwardly on the red carpet

This wasn't the only time John made a fool of himself in public. Not content with having one embarrassing moment at the Oscars, he decided to follow up his 2014 mistake with another incident the following year. This time, Scarlett Johansson was the one on the receiving end of it when the two of them posed for pictures.

Rather than just standing normally, the actor decided to lean in and kiss the actress. Unfortunately, this resulted in some awkward shots in which Johansson didn't look too thrilled with what was happening. Although she later defended Travolta, this was another embarrassing moment for Ella. It also didn't help John's case with all the accusations of inappropriate behavior being thrown his way.

Travolta left Ella feeling humiliated when he told Taylor Lautner how much she liked him

While these incidents may have been embarrassing for Ella to witness, they didn't actually involve her. There was one moment, though, when Travolta did humiliate her, and at the time, it was a pretty big deal for Ella. This was back in 2010 when she was fortunate enough to meet Taylor Lautner.

The romantic fantasy film series 'Twilight' was a big deal at the time, and Ella wasn't afraid to admit that she had quite a crush on the Jacob Black actor. However, she didn't want Lautner to know that. Of course, John being an embarrassing father, he let it slip that his daughter had been researching all about him before they met. It left Ella feeling incredibly red-faced, and she still hasn't forgotten that moment to this day.

Ella's in a good place right now, but it's been a hard journey reaching this point

With the world at her feet, Ella Travolta definitely has a lot to be happy about. She's still young, with plenty of career opportunities available to her. Plus, if things don't work out, she'll always have her dad – and his money – to help her get back on her feet. However, just because the future is bright for this young star, that doesn't undermine how difficult it's been getting here.

She's faced grief that would take the wind out of anyone, all while dealing with accusations against her father that threatened to tear her family apart. The fact that Ella and John are doing so well is incredible when you consider the circumstances. Whether things will stay that way, though, depends on whether anything new comes to light moving forward.

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