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Jenny Kirkham

John Travolta's sweet tribute to daughter on 21st birthday after heartbreaking year

John Travolta paid a sweet and emotional tribute to his daughter on her 21st birthday after a heartbreaking year for the family.

Elle Bleu Travolta will celebrate her milestone birthday today alongside her dad and siblings but the day may be bittersweet.

Last July, John Travolta' s wife Kelly Preston died, leaving the 67-year-old actor devastated.

But this has not stopped him sharing a touching post about his oldest daughter on Instagram.

In the post, which included a stunning picture of the young actress, John said: "Happy 21st birthday to the most beautiful, kind, human being and artist I know.

"Your dad adores you!"

Elle Bleu Travolta is celebrating her 21st birthday (johntravolta/Instagram)

Fans also shared well wishes with Elle and shared their happy birthday messages under his post.

One said: "What a perfect mix of her parents. Beautiful girl.

"Happy birthday."

Another added: "She is such a gorgeous combination of you and Kelly.

"Happy birthday beautiful."

John Travolta's wife Kelly Preston died last year (AFP via Getty Images)

Elle Bleu's mum Kelly died last year after battling breast cancer for two years.

But the family have had plenty to celebrate in recent weeks after John's birthday and a new job for Elle Bleu.

Last month she shared the exciting news on Instagram with a post and was flooded with well wishes.

Ella wrote: “I am very pleased to announce this opportunity that has come to me and I am looking forward to working with Daniela Amavia and Michael Mendelsohn on this exciting new project!”

Her fans couldn’t wait to tell her how thrilled they were for her and wrote: "Bravo Ella," and, "huge congratulations," while others said: "So deserving," and, "wonderful news".

The project is a young adult movie which Deadline likened to "a reimagining of Alice in Wonderland with creatures turned into human characters."

Ella will play Alicia/Alice who goes on a magical trip to Budapest.

The actress, who is incredibly close to her dad, paid a beautiful birthday tribute to him on his recent birthday.

John was celebrating his first birthday without his late wife and Ella made sure to make him feel special on the emotional day.

She posted a snapshot on Instagram with her younger brother, Benjamin, and they were sat with their dad.

Ella wrote: "Happy Birthday to the most incredible man I have ever known. You are not only the best Dad ever, but you are also my best friend.

"Thank you for raising us, helping us and loving us and thank you for all of the good you do every day.

"The world is so lucky to have you and so are we. I love you Daddy.

"I had the best time celebrating your birthday with you yesterday."

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