Family Features: John Travolta and His Daughter Turn Heads at Academy Museum Gala 2024 – Check Out the Pictures

John Travolta recently attended the Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala in California with his oldest child, Ella Bleu Travolta. Their appearance sparked online discussions as people debated whether Ella resembles her late mother, Kelly Preston, or her father, John Travolta. The event, held on October 19, 2024, drew significant attention from netizens.

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

John Travolta attended the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, California, where he and his daughter, Ella Bleu Travolta, posed together on the red carpet. Ella linked her arm through her father’s as they smiled for the cameras during the event.

After their appearance on social media, many viewers noted Ella’s strong resemblance to her father, John Travolta. One commenter described her as “his twin,” while another said, “All I see is her dad, lol. Like his mini me.”

While some comments praised Ella’s resemblance to her father, with one person noting, “She has her dad’s eyes,” others felt she looked more like her late mother, Kelly Preston. One commenter expressed, “I see her mom in her.❤️ Blessings to them. He seems to be a great father.”

Another commenter remarked, “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.” Similarly, someone else highlighted Ella’s striking resemblance to her mother, stating, “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: Instagram/extratv

For those with a different perspective, one commenter stated, “She is the spitting image of her mom!” In response, another Facebook user remarked, “I think she is a perfect mix of them both. She is stunning.”

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

Shifting the focus from the comparisons, one netizen praised John Travolta, saying, “He is such a good man, and a good father❤️👏🙌⭐️.”

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

When John and Ella made an appearance at the 2024 Paris Olympics on August 3, they attracted significant attention as they entered the Bercy Arena. The Emmy Award winner and his daughter were there to support Team USA’s gymnasts. Their rare public appearance prompted fans to comment, with many noting their striking resemblance to each other.

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 noted, “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.”

Others praised Ella’s appearance, with one fan exclaiming, “Wow 😮 she is beautiful 😍.” Longtime fans of John, reminiscing about his role in the 1978 classic “Grease,” pointed out similarities between him and his daughter that echoed his younger days.

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

However, some fans noted a resemblance to Uma Thurman’s character from “Pulp Fiction,” in which John co-starred. One observer suggested, “She looks like she can star in ‘Pulp Fiction.’”

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

Ella’s outfit featured a sleeveless black cropped top that highlighted her toned midriff, paired with high-waisted trousers. She completed the look with a black beret, a stylish bob haircut, and strappy heels. To accessorize, she wore a pendant necklace, a bracelet, and carried a sling bag, perfectly complementing her father’s ensemble.

John and Ella settled into the VIP section alongside other celebrities, including Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav. They enthusiastically cheered for US gymnast Simone Biles during the Artistic Gymnastics Women’s Vault Finals, showing their support for Team USA.

Ella debuted her new bob haircut in April 2024 on Instagram, showcasing how her dark brown locks were styled to perfectly frame her face. The photo, taken by large windows with an outdoor view in the background, highlighted her fresh look and received a lot of attention from her followers.

In the Instagram post debuting her new hairstyle, Ella wore a long-sleeved black crop top, with her face turned to the side to highlight her chic above-the-shoulder bob. She playfully captioned the post, “Fresh cut grass,” giving fans a fun glimpse of her new look.