See John Travolta and Late Kelly Preston’s Daughter Ella Grow Up Over the Years [Photos]

June 2002

John and Kelly shared a sweet smooch during a Qantas Airlines press conference in June 2002, but it was Ella who stole the show. The youngster wore a stylish white dress and looked so adorable as she rested in her mom’s arms.

She’s even followed in her parents’ famous footsteps, making her acting debut as Emily in 2009’s Old Dogs. Per IMDb, she’s since appeared in The Poison Rose in 2019, and she also has an upcoming role in Get Lost.

February 2005

Ella sported a super cute pink ensemble while stepping out with her mom and dad at the Los Angeles premiere of Be Cool in February 2005.

November 2009

Ella strutted her stuff in a white and black dress for the premiere of Old Dogs in November 2009. At one point, the couple planted a kiss on each of Ella’s cheeks.

June 2013

The father-daughter duo was all smiles during the film screening of Killing Season in June 2013. By this time, Ella was growing into a stunning teen.

May 2018

Ella supported her mother and father at the 71st Cannes Film Festival, where she hit the red carpet in a lavish gown.

Tragically, Ella lost her mother when Kelly died at age 57 in July 2020. John announced the news at the time, revealing the Jerry Maguire actress “lost her two-year battle with breast cancer” in a lengthy post on Instagram.

“She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many,” he penned. “My family and I will forever be grateful to her doctors and nurses at MD Anderson Cancer Center, all the medical centers that have helped, as well as her many friends and loved ones who have been by her side. Kelly’s love and life will always be remembered.”

Shortly after Kelly’s death, the insider told Closer that Ella was “helping” her dad “as much as [possible].” Even though she was trying her best to stay “strong,” the Twins alum’s death was “insurmountable” as she was the family’s “rock, heart and soul.”

“Ella and Kelly were best friends and inseparable. And of course, Benjamin worshipped his mom,” the source notes. “They can’t imagine life without her.”

April 2021

The blue-eyed beauty showed off her new gorgeous hairdo on Instagram in April 2021. “I haven’t had bangs since I was about 9 … so here we go again … I guess!” she captioned a selfie. “At least for a little while.”

July 2021

Ella landed her first major film role, and her dad, John, was so thrilled he had to share a photo of her in costume with his Instagram followers. “Here’s my daughter Ella starring in a live action re-imagining of Alice in Wonderland! Called Get Lost. I’m a very proud dad!” he gushed next to a photo of gorgeous Ella in a blue dress. 

April 2024

Ella joined her dad on the red carpet for the 30th anniversary of Pulp Fiction.

“Obviously, I spent my whole life hearing about it and seeing clips of it, but then when I saw it, it’s a perfect movie,” Ella told Entertainment Tonight of seeing the iconic film for the first time. “It’s the definition of a perfect movie. It’s inspiring for someone who is aspiring to be an actress.”