John Travolta recently made a rare appearance with his oldest child at a star-studded event in California. Like a previous outing, the pair attracted many comments that tried to determine which parent she resembled the most.

On October 19, 2024, John Travolta had netizens talking when he stepped out with his oldest child, Ella Bleu Travolta, at The Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala. Their photos left people divided on whether Ella looked more like her late mother, Kelly Preston, or her father.

Ella Bleu and John Travolta at The Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala on October 19, 2024, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images

Ella Bleu and John Travolta at The Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala on October 19, 2024, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images

John was among the celebrities attending the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, California. He and Ella posed side-by-side for red carpet photos, with the latter linking her arm through her father’s as they smiled for the cameras.

Ella Bleu and John Travolta at The Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala on October 19, 2024, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Facebook/Entertainment Tonight

Ella Bleu and John Travolta at The Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala on October 19, 2024, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Facebook/Entertainment Tonight

After seeing the father-daughter duo on social media, some people thought Ella bore a strong resemblance to her famous father, with one person stating“SHe is his twin [sic]. His beautiful daughter❤️.” Another commenter, after watching a video of the two, remarked“All I see is her dad, lol. Like his mini me [sic].”

Agreeing with the comparison, someone added“She’s beautiful! She has her Dads eyes! [sic]” Yet, others felt the young woman resembled her late mother, Kelly, with one person saying“I see her mom in her❤️ Blessings to them. He seems to be a great father.”

Ella Bleu and John Travolta at The Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala on October 19, 2024, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Instagram/extratv

Ella Bleu and John Travolta at The Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala on October 19, 2024, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Instagram/extratv

Another netizen shared“The older she gets, the more she looks like Kelly Preston. What a beautiful young woman. You’ve done well, John. You must be so proud of her.” Someone else noted“Ella’s resemblance to her mom Kelly is striking, she’s gorgeous!”

Ella Bleu and John Travolta at The Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala on October 19, 2024, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images

Ella Bleu and John Travolta at The Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala on October 19, 2024, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images

For those who saw things differently, one person said“She is the spitting image of her mom !” Another Facebook user responded to this, noting, “I think she is a perfect mix of them both. She is stunning.”

Agreeing with the previous comment, someone else added“i used to think her dad but i totally see them both now that shes older.. [sic]” Another person chimed in“The beauty of her mom and blue-eyed like her father’s, the perfect mixture of both.”

Kelly Preston at the "Gotti" New York premiere on June 14, 2018, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Kelly Preston at the “Gotti” New York premiere on June 14, 2018, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Shifting the focus away from the comparisons, one netizen commented on John, stating“He is such a good man, and good father❤️👏🙌⭐️.”

When John and Ella made an appearance at the 2024 Paris Olympics on August 3, fans couldn’t help but comment. The Emmy Award winner and his daughter drew attention as they walked into the Bercy Arena.

The pair attended to support Team USA’s gymnasts. Their rare public appearance sparked reactions from fans, many of whom noted the striking resemblance between them.

John Travolta and Ella Bleu Travolta arriving at the gymnastics finals of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on August 3, 2024, in Paris, France | Source: Getty Images

John Travolta and Ella Bleu Travolta arriving at the gymnastics finals of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on August 3, 2024, in Paris, France | Source: Getty Images

One observer commented“She looks just like him,” while another remarked“Look at his beautiful daughter, who is his doppelganger.” A third fan added“She took his whole face!” Another chimed in“She’s his twin.”

John Travolta and Ella Bleu Travolta are seen arriving at the gymnastics finals of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on August 3, 2024, in Paris, France. | Source:  Getty Images

John Travolta and Ella Bleu Travolta are seen arriving at the gymnastics finals of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on August 3, 2024, in Paris, France. | Source: Getty Images

Others complimented Ella, with one fan saying“Wow 😮 she is beautiful 😍.” John’s longtime fans, remembering his role in the 1978 classic “Grease,” noted similarities between him and his daughter from his younger days.

Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta as they appear in the Paramount film 'Grease', 1978. | Source: Getty Images

Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta as they appear in the Paramount film ‘Grease’, 1978. | Source: Getty Images

“She’s John in Grease ❤️,” one fan fondly observed, while another added“She is his twin from his younger days. Just watched Grease; never realized how handsome he was.”

John Travolta and Ella Bleu Travolta at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games at Bercy Arena on August 03, 2024, in Paris, France. | Source: Instagram/justjared

John Travolta and Ella Bleu Travolta at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games at Bercy Arena on August 03, 2024, in Paris, France. | Source: Instagram/justjared

But, other fans also saw a resemblance to Uma Thurman’s character from “Pulp Fiction,” in which John co-starred. “She looks like she can star in “Pulp Fiction,” one observer suggested.

Uma Thurman and John Travolta dancing during a scene in the film "Pulp Fiction"  in 1994 | Source: Getty Images

Uma Thurman and John Travolta dancing during a scene in the film “Pulp Fiction” in 1994 | Source: Getty Images

Similar to their appearance at the Academy Museum Gala, the duo wore matching black outfits. The “Face-Off” actor sported a dark blazer, matching T-shirt, blue jeans, rectangular sunglasses, and a gold chain. He completed the look with black dress shoes. His daughter complemented his look with her matching two-piece ensemble.

John Travolta and Ella Bleu Travolta at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games at Bercy Arena on August 03, 2024, in Paris, France. | Source: Getty Images

John Travolta and Ella Bleu Travolta at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games at Bercy Arena on August 03, 2024, in Paris, France. | Source: Getty Images

Ella’s outfit included a sleeveless black cropped top, showing off her toned midriff, paired with high-waisted trousers. She finished the look with a black beret, a bob haircut, and strappy heels. John’s daughter accessorized with a pendant necklace, a bracelet, and a sling bag.

The pair settled into the VIP section with other celebrities, including Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav. They enthusiastically cheered for US gymnast Simone Biles during the Artistic Gymnastics Women’s Vault Finals.

David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros. John Travolta and Ella Bleu Travlota at the Artistic Gymnastics Men's Floor Exercise Final at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games at Bercy Arena on August 03, 2024 | Source: Getty Images

David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros. John Travolta and Ella Bleu Travlota at the Artistic Gymnastics Men’s Floor Exercise Final at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games at Bercy Arena on August 03, 2024 | Source: Getty Images

Ella debuted her new bob haircut in April 2024 on Instagram, where she showed how her dark brown locks had been styled to perfectly frame her face. The photo was taken by large windows with the outdoors in the background.

John’s daughter showed off her new hairstyle while wearing a long-sleeved black crop top. Her face was turned to the side, giving fans a clear view of her above-the-shoulder haircut. She playfully captioned the post, “Fresh cut grass.”

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *