John Travolta is celebrating a big moment in his family. The actor honored his son Benâs 15th birthday with a touching Instagram post, sharing how quickly his youngest child is growing up. Travolta posted a photo of Ben standing on a snowy mountainside during their recent trip to Norway and wrote, âHappy Birthday my dear Ben! I canât believe how quickly youâve grown up! I love you!âÂ
The comments section quickly filled with love from friends and fans. Actor Jeremy Renner wished Ben a happy birthday, while one fan wrote, âHappy Birthday sweet Ben! Youâre looking just like your Dad!â Others celebrated the father-son bond and shared how much they enjoy seeing Travoltaâs family moments online.
Earlier this month, Travolta gave followers another glimpse into their time in Norway when he posted a video of Ben hiking up a snowy mountain. The clip, set to Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrellâs âAinât No Mountain High Enough,â showed Ben bundled up in a white coat as he climbed toward the scenic summit. Travolta captioned the video, âAinât no mountain high enough for my son Ben. Love from Norway,â and daughter Ella Bleu Travolta jumped into the comments with heart emojis for her younger brother.
Travoltaâs close bond with his children
Travolta shares Ben and Ella, 25, with his late wife, Kelly Preston, whose passing in 2020 brought the family even closer. Since then, the actor has been open about cherishing moments with his children and supporting one another through lifeâs highs and lows. The three recently rang in the new year together, posing against a snowy backdrop in a family photo Travolta shared with fans, per People.
The actor has spoken candidly about navigating parenthood through grief and the deep conversations heâs had with his children about loss and resilience. According to Page Six, in a 2021 interview, Travolta reflected on an honest talk he had with Ben about lifeâs unpredictability after expressing fear about losing another parent. Travolta explained that he encouraged Ben to embrace truth, reminding him that while life is never guaranteed, they could focus on making every day meaningful.
Honoring his late son Jett and keeping his memory alive
Travoltaâs birthday tribute to Ben comes not long after he honored his eldest son, Jett, on what would have been his 33rd birthday. In April, the actor shared a throwback photo of himself and Jett, writing, âHappy birthday Jett â I miss you so much. Love you forever.â Jett passed away at age 16 in 2009, and Travolta, along with Preston before her passing, made it a tradition to celebrate his birthday each year.
Kelly Preston also honored Jett through her work and advocacy, often speaking about his autism and expressing her love for individuals with special needs, per E! News. Travolta has shared that he and Preston learned to navigate their grief together, and although the journey was challenging, he continues to honor Jettâs memory with love and openness.
From celebrating Benâs birthday to honoring Jettâs memory and remembering Kelly, Travolta continues to show that family remains at the heart of his life.
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