Ella Travolta couldn’t let her father John Travolta‘s birthday go by without a sweet tribute. The actor’s daughter took to social media to share a wedding photo of her and her dad. The sweet tribute also included some kind words for the Pulp Fiction star, who celebrated his 71st birthday nearly five years after the death of his beloved wife, actress Kelly Preston. Since that time, the Travolta family has seemingly grown even closer.
While Ella Travolta didn’t get around to honoring her dad with an Instagram post on his actual birthday, she did share a belated message for him. The 24-year-old took to social media to post a throwback photo of her and John Travolta at a wedding.
In the picture, Ella is a small child. She wears a pink tutu, and her dark hair is styled in loose curls. She is happily staring up at her father, who leans down to pick her up with a smile on her face. John is wearing a dark suit in the snap, along with a white collared shirt and a silver tie. In the background of the picture, rows of white chairs and other wedding guests can be seen.
“Happy birthday to the kindest, most loving, special person I know. I love you so much,” Ella captioned the snap, adding three heart emojis to show her love.
Ella Travolta Shares Wedding Photo Throwback In Honor of John Travolta’s Birthday
It’s clear that Ella doesn’t often post on her Instagram account. Not far under the post was last year’s birthday tribute to her father. In the photo, she also opted for a throwback to her childhood as she and John made pouty faces while sitting beside each other. In that tribute, she revealed that her dad “is always bringing light and beauty” into the world.
Ella Travolta has been through a lot with her father. She and John Travolta have endured unspeakable tragedies together through the years. In 2009, her older brother, Jett, shockingly died at the age of 16. Then in 2020, John’s longtime wife, actress Kelly Preston, passed away after a battle with breast cancer. She was just 57 at the time (via People Magazine). The family, including John and Kelly’s youngest son, Benjamin, 14, has honored Preston’s legacy since her death.
Ella Travolta’s shared wedding photo proves her close connection to John Travolta. The two appear to have a very close bond, and fans can’t seem to get enough of their sweet relationship.
