Kelly Preston’s death after a courageous two-year battle with cancer brought a heartbreaking end to her marriage with John Travolta, a union that could have been the subject of a best-selling memoir. Now, Travolta dedicates his time and energy to raising their children on their Florida estate and is not ready to let love into his heart yet.

John Travolta and Kelly Preston first met on-screen, as is common with many Hollywood romances. Their initial encounter took place during the screen test for the 1989 comedy “The Experts,” setting the stage for one of Hollywood’s most desired romances. At the time, Preston was married to “SpaceCamp” star Kevin Cage, but she later admitted that she was not happy in her marriage.

After a brief marriage of two years, Preston and Cage divorced in 1985. Preston then had a few high-profile relationships, including short stints with George Clooney and Charlie Sheen, before settling down with John Travolta, the man she would spend the rest of her life with.

Preston described her relationship with Travolta as “kinda” love at first sight. After ending her relationship with Sheen in 1990, Travolta quickly pursued her romantically. He proposed to Preston on New Year’s Eve with a six-carat yellow-and-white diamond ring. The proposal surprised her, and according to reports, Preston screamed in delight when Travolta asked her to marry him.

Those close to them could see the evident delight on their faces due to the happiness their relationship brought them. A member of Travolta’s family was quoted saying, “I’ve never seen Johnny happier.” Preston’s mother acknowledged her daughter’s history of dating troubled young men but noted that her relationship with Travolta was different, praising him for being kind, loving, and generous.

The proposal in Switzerland was followed by a surprise wedding at the Hotel de Crillon in Paris and a second ceremony in Daytona Beach, Florida. Preston was already two months pregnant with their first child, Jett, who was born in 1992.

The couple seemed to have a happy marriage and remained infatuated with each other. Preston often bragged about her husband and the love they shared, revealing that open communication and effort were the secrets to their long-lasting marriage. She emphasized the importance of keeping the marriage fun and putting effort into it.

In 2000, they welcomed their second child, Ella Bleu, and their love for each other grew even stronger. They enjoyed their adoring relationship and raising their lovely children together. They made a point to celebrate special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries with heartfelt speeches and touching gestures.

In 2002, Travolta surprised Preston with a delicious cake for her 40th birthday at the One World, One Child Benefit Concert. Preston reciprocated by expressing her gratitude for their 28th wedding anniversary on Instagram, praising Travolta as the most wonderful man and expressing her love and trust in him.

Sadly, their happiness was interrupted by tragedy in 2009 when their son Jett, who suffered from Kawasaki syndrome, passed away after a seizure during a family vacation in the Bahamas. The loss left Travolta and Preston devastated, and they paid tribute to Jett by sharing touching memories of their time together.

In 2010, the couple welcomed their third child, Benjamin, who brought renewed joy and purpose to their lives. Travolta believed Benjamin was the “glue” that held the family together after Jett’s death.

In 2020, Travolta faced another devastating loss when Preston passed away after a two-year battle with breast cancer. Preston chose to keep her fight with cancer private, supported by her immediate family and closest friends. Travolta shared the heartbreaking news with his followers, expressing that Preston’s love would live on in their hearts forever.

Travolta continues to grieve his wife’s loss while raising their children. He acknowledges that grieving is a personal experience and believes that the only way to heal is to go through the process oneself. He focuses on being there for his children, particularly helping his son Benjamin mature and fulfill Preston’s dream of seeing their children grow up.

Travolta and his daughter Ella recently went viral for recreating his iconic “Grease” dance for a Super Bowl commercial. Dancing with Ella serves as a way to pay tribute to Preston and share enjoyable moments with fans.

Now, Travolta lives in Ocala, Florida, on the Jumbolair Aviation Estate with his children. He continues to bring up his children in their comfortable home, which includes a spacious area for dancing. Travolta is figuring out what comes next for him, focusing on enjoying life and exploring music and dance. Although he is still healing, Travolta remains committed to his family and selective about his professional roles.