John Travolta is one of the world’s most iconic stars. The face of such popular ’70s movies as Grease and Saturday Night Fever, he remains beloved. Over the years, Travolta has managed to dodge many tabloid controversies and scandals. These days, he’s still considered to be a family-friendly star. However, he is, for some, synonymous with Scientology, the controversial religion espoused by Tom Cruise. Travolta has been involved in the religion for years. And he still relies heavily on Scientology’s teachings and practices, as he’s revealed in several recent interviews.
When did John Travolta become a Scientologist? John Travolta speaks onstage during the premiere of Quiver Distribution’s “The Fanatic” on August 22, 2019 in Hollywood, California. | Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images
Born in New Jersey in 1954, Travolta grew up in a family that embraced the power of arts and culture. Many of his five siblings also acted or performed in some capacity.
When did John Travolta become a Scientologist? John Travolta speaks onstage during the premiere of Quiver Distribution’s “The Fanatic” on August 22, 2019 in Hollywood, California. | Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images
Born in New Jersey in 1954, Travolta grew up in a family that embraced the power of arts and culture. Many of his five siblings also acted or performed in some capacity.
- 2/3/2023
- by Christina Nunn
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
John Travolta is honoring his late son, Jett Travolta, on what would have been his firstborn's 29th birthday. "Happy birthday my beautiful Jetty," the actor wrote on Instagram on April 13. "I love you." He also posted a black and white throwback photo of the duo. John's daughter, Ella Travolta, shared a snapshot of the siblings from their childhood days, as well. "I love you Jetty," she captioned the image. "Happy Birthday." Jett passed away at the age of 16 after suffering a seizure during a family getaway to Grand Bahama Island in 2009. "We had a very full life, my son and I, 16 years," John said during a 2015 interview with...
- 4/14/2021
- E! Online
John Travolta is celebrating son Benjamin Travolta's milestone birthday. On Monday, Nov. 23, the Face/Off star took to Instagram to share a rare photo of himself with his 10-year-old son in honor of his special day. Along with the sweet picture, showing John hugging Ben, the Oscar nominee wrote, "Happy 10th birthday my wonderful Ben! I love you!" The 66-year-old actor shares two children Benjamin and Ella Bleu Travolta, 20, with his late wife Kelly Preston. Their first child, Jett Travolta, died in 2009 at the age 16 from a seizure during a family vacation. As fans may recall, Kelly passed away in July at the age of 57 after a two-year battle with cancer. In a statement shared by...
- 11/24/2020
- E! Online
John Travolta and Kelly Preston took to Instagram on Saturday to pay tribute to their late son Jett Travolta on what would have been his 27th birthday. Jett, the couple's eldest child, died at age 16 in 2009 while vacationing with his family in the Bahamas. The pair's birthday tribute to him comes a week after Kelly shared an old photo of them with their late son, who was autistic, to mark World Autism Awareness Day. The 56-year-old actress posted on Saturday a photo of Jett and pics of him with his parents, writing, "Happy Birthday Jetty, my sweet love." John, 65, shared a painting of Jett that a fan created. "Happy birthday my son I love you!" he...
- 4/13/2019
- E! Online
Kelly Preston paid tribute to her and husband John Travolta's late son Jett Travolta on Friday, a few days after World Autism Awareness Day. The 56-year-old actress posted on her Instagram page a black and white photo of her and the 65-year-old actor kissing the teen, who was autistic, as he lies in bed, an image the family had shared years ago after his death. Jett, the couple's eldest child, died at age 16 in 2009. "To my sweet love, Jett... you are in our hearts forever," she wrote. "I send love to all of the beautiful autistic children and the wonderful people who love them. May we all shine and grant love and respect to children with special needs #autismawareness...
- 4/6/2019
- E! Online
Stars: John Travolta, Spencer Rocco Lofranco, Kelly Preston, Pruitt Taylor Vince, William DeMeo, Leo Rossi, Chris Kerson, Stacy Keach, Ashley Drew Fisher, Chris Mulkey | Written by Leo Rossi, Lem Dobbs | Directed by Kevin Connolly
John Travolta’s ten-year passion project, titled Gotti, has had a troubled road to production, numerous setbacks from many issues that range from lawsuits brought on – with the infamous casting of Joe Pesci, who was cast and allegedly put on considerable weight for said role, only to be negotiated for a smaller less significant part in the production, leading to a still ongoing lawsuit. The casting of Lindsay Lohan caused a catastrophe with numerous filming days wasted and her eventual firing resulted in further delays. Meanwhile, further issues with directors caused riffs with story and studio, reinforced with the tragic and untimely death of Travolta’s son Jett Travolta, who tragically passed away at the age...
John Travolta’s ten-year passion project, titled Gotti, has had a troubled road to production, numerous setbacks from many issues that range from lawsuits brought on – with the infamous casting of Joe Pesci, who was cast and allegedly put on considerable weight for said role, only to be negotiated for a smaller less significant part in the production, leading to a still ongoing lawsuit. The casting of Lindsay Lohan caused a catastrophe with numerous filming days wasted and her eventual firing resulted in further delays. Meanwhile, further issues with directors caused riffs with story and studio, reinforced with the tragic and untimely death of Travolta’s son Jett Travolta, who tragically passed away at the age...
- 9/28/2018
- by Jak-Luke Sharp
- Nerdly
From the first moment she saw him, Kelly Preston knew that she wanted to marry John Travolta. While recently appearing on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Kelly gushed about her long marriage to John and recalled the first moment they met while filming the 1989 movie The Experts. "Well, I was not that happily married [at the time] let's put it that way. I was really with the wrong person," she said of her previous, two-year marriage to Kevin Gauge. "But this is what I see coming across the lobby: I'm sitting there ready to screen test and I see [John]." Kelly explained that she smitten right away when she saw her now-husband's demeanor. She then tried to re-enact the moment which led host Andy to ask her, "what's the best and worst parts about being married to John Travolta?" A post shared by Kelly Preston (@therealkellypreston) on May 31, 2018 at 10:06am Pdt "There [are] too many best things!
- 6/12/2018
- by Joyann Jeffrey
- Closer Weekly
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