John Travolta Marks Daughter Ella's 23rd Birthday With The Sweetest Tribute
By Afouda Bamidele on April 7, 2023 at 1:00 PM EDT
John Travolta is a proud papa bear!
The actor expressed his undying love for his daughter Ella Bleu in the sweet tribute he shared to celebrate her 23rd birthday. The baby girl's day was even more special with the family trip to the happiest place on earth, gifted by her doting Dad.
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When John is not on set fending off bad guys, he spends quality time with his beloved family, especially his children â Ella and Benjamin. The "Grease" actor reminded fans of his family's bond when he uploaded a cute video of Ella spending her birthday at Disney World with him and her 12-year-old brother.
The clip opened with the celebrant at a restaurant, where she was treated to an assortment of colorful cupcakes, which featured candles on top. The fun continued on the streets as the father-daughter duo walked arm-in-arm through the park, enjoying the sights of a lit-up castle and a beautiful fireworks show.
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"Here's a song for your birthday, my dearest Ella! I love you with all my heart!! Your Dad!!" The "Look Who's Talking" actor penned beneath the footage, which was set to the tune of Henry Mancini's remastered version of "Breakfast At Tiffany's."
A look at the comment section unveiled that the hearts of John's fans were with his baby girl, as one claimed that the 23-year-old's late mother, Kelly Preston, "would be proud."
A second netizen asked the 69-year-old celeb to "Accept a cloud of wonderful wishes and air kisses for the beautiful, romantic, gentle Ella!" Musician Tommy Lee also stepped in the comments to quip, "Guess I don't need to say happy bday 'cause you're already in the happiest place on earth! ðĪŠ."
John previously warmed the hearts of his nearly five million followers when he celebrated Ella's debut as a singer in 2021, The Blast reported. The then-21-year-old had announced her musical foray with a minute-long Instagram clip showcasing her playing the piano as she belted out one of the songs from her EP.
While the "Old Dogs" actress received over 400k likes and numerous remarks praising her performance and talent, her Dad's support sealed the deal. The aircraft pilot gushed in the comments, "I'm so proud of you, Ella, it's amazing! You thrilled, Dad!"
John shares the dark-haired beauty and her baby brother with the late Preston, who passed away in July 2020 at age 57 after being diagnosed with breast cancer. The couple was also parents to a son â Jett â before his passing at age 16 in 2009.
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As reported by The Blast, Ella lauded her father as one of her favorite people while commemorating the 2021 Father-Daughter Day. The "Eye for an Eye" star declared in an Instagram post that featured a single snapshot of her and John sitting on a set couch.
While the "Urban Cowboy" actor opted for an all-black ensemble, including a blazer with satin lapels, his daughter paired a plunging v-neck chic pink dress with a black leather jacket and matching sandal heels.
"I love you so much, Ella," John effused in the comments as one person claimed that she was the "perfect blend" of her parents. Another commenter called her a "perfect Angel," and A third added that her family was "amazing."
The atmosphere was slightly different for the Travoltas when Mother's Day rolled around in 2021, as it marked their first year without the family's matriarch. Despite their pain, John and Ella ensured they paid tribute to Preston via social media, with the latter sharing an adorable throwback pic of herself and her mom.
"Mama, thank you for all you have done for us and this world. I miss and love you very much, but your smile, warmth, and love are everlasting," the "Get Lost" star penned under the image.
As for her Dad, the Golden Globes Awards also shared a heart-wrenching post in which he thanked the late "For Love of the Game" actress for blessing him with three children. The cinema film producer finished with an expression of how much he and the kids missed Preston.