John Travolta Tears Up on Ellen

Us Magazine - November 11, 2009 2:05 PM PST
Story photo: John Travolta Tears Up on EllenMichael RozmanUs Magazine

John Travolta says he is grateful for all of the support he has received since his son Jett died at age 16 following a seizure this past January.

"I just want to take one moment to thank each and every one of you throughout this country, through out the world for all your support and all your love for our family," he says on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Wednesday. "Thank you very much."

See touching photos of John Travolta with his late son, Jett

His 9-year-old daughter Ella -- who makes her film debut with her dad in their upcoming comedy Old Dogs (out Nov. 25) --- also appears with him for her first talk show interview.

"You are so proud of her, aren't you?" DeGeneres asks Travolta, 45, of his daughter.

"I'm holding back the tears..." he says as DeGeneres hands him a tissue.

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Travolta also reveals his new hobby: tennis

"I play everyday," he says. "I play at midnight, kind of vampire-style."

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Who does he play with? His housing staff.

"The house manager and the house maintenance person," he says. "At midnight, we go to the local tennis court."

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  • Kimberlynn V
    keepingitreal- as a Christian myself, I can see your view point, but I also know God loves us all and we are not to judge. Just continue to pray for them. I don't understand why people would follow a religion by a science fiction writer either, but people do things I don't understand daily, lol...Also, this is the second time I've seen them print his age wrong, I don
    report abuseposted November 22, 2009 9:14 PM PST
  • Lesa Ice
    dear keepingitreal WHAT?????????????????????????????????????????????? All life (even You) need respect and not so negative garbage why would you be so small minded?? why? I will keep you in my prayers to soften your heart and pray for your mind to be healed from bitterness that you will not be so narrowed mided give the Travolta same respect as a southern babtist would recieve.There human to
    report abuseposted November 21, 2009 5:43 AM PST
  • Lesa Ice
    dear keepingitreal WHAT?????????????????????????????????????????????? All life (even You) need respect and not so negative garbage why would you be so small minded?? why? I will keep you in my prayers to soften your heart and pray for your mind to be healed from bitterness that you will not be so narrowed mided give the Travolta same respect as a southern babtist would recieve.There human to
    report abuseposted November 21, 2009 5:42 AM PST
  • Lesa Ice
    dear keepingitreal WHAT?????????????????????????????????????????????? All life (even You) need respect and not so negative garbage why would you be so small minded?? why? I will keep you in my prayers to soften your heart and pray for your mind to be healed from bitterness that you will not be so narrowed mided give the Travolta same respect as a southern babtist would recieve.There human to
    report abuseposted November 21, 2009 5:42 AM PST
  • BABYGIRL
    God Bless John Travolta and his family. John KEEP up the good work. I hope THAT there will be a reunion of WELCOME KOTTER it will be great to see all the cast of WELCOME KOTTER. WHOO HOO!!!!!
    report abuseposted November 18, 2009 8:36 PM PST
  • pine nut
    i love john with his bald pate' just like yul brenner and telly savalis....leave the hair pieces off we love u naked
    report abuseposted November 14, 2009 8:52 PM PST
  • pine nut
    so give ella a baby brother or sister that would be the best for all involved...wonder why they never told anyone he was autistic...its nothing to be ashamed of...
    report abuseposted November 14, 2009 8:51 PM PST
  • MS M
    I just totally love John! His tragic loss and heartrenching pain was felt and shared by all his fans, it just about broke my heart! I am glad to see them coming along getting stronger day by day. John,Kelly and Ella we pray God above grant you peace and continued comfort. I JUST TOTALLY LOVE, LOVE, LOVE JOHN!
    report abuseposted November 12, 2009 6:46 AM PST
  • keepingitreal
    John Travolta is not 45, he is 55, Kelly is 47. Hopefully he is not lying about his age now. I had really hoped and prayed that they would leave Scientology and find God. They seem to be really good people and I want better for them than that cult. I cannot believe anyone with half a brain would buy what L. Ron Hubbard was selling.
    report abuseposted November 11, 2009 4:13 PM PST
  • Leslie W
    God Bless you and your family.
    report abuseposted November 11, 2009 3:01 PM PST
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