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John Travolta and Kelly Preston ‘On Brink of Divorce’

Posted by Adam

Friday September 18, 2009

John TravoltaJohn Travolta‘s marriage to wife Kelly Preston is reportedly on the rocks.

Friends of the couple say John and Kelly are so battered by their son Jett‘s death, they could be headed for divorce.

According to American tabloid the Globe, the couple is fighting to save their marriage — but struggling.

In August, it was claimed that Travolta’s friends were worried the actor, consumed with grief, was eating himself into an early grave.

“He’s been seeking comfort in food since Jett died, and now he’s s out of shape, his friends and family fear he could be eating himself into an early grave,” a source close to Travolta told American tabloid the National Enquirer. “The heavier he gets, the more strain he puts on his heart, lungs and joints.

“It can lead to deadly high blood pressure — and it could put him at risk for diabetes and all those other ailments obese people can get.

“Kelly’s worried sick about John and the lack of care he’s given himself.

“She’s trying her best to get him outside himself and his own grief.

“The healing process has been incredibly hard for the whole family.

“Kelly’s trying to set an example for John that while their sorrow may never fully fade away, they still have a lot to live for.”

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  • larry borders

    Hey John
    I know depression is the worse illness out there and eating alot will get you diabetes I know for a fact.I am now struggling with it and Im not getting younger,Im about your age.I know loosing a family member is tough on the family but Im sure I could not describe how it feels to loose a child.I just wanted to express my feelings on what I felt after reading this article.My son and I really never conected untill about 4 years ago.He and now spend as much time together as possible riding motor cycles.But I do have a daughter that I now feel I dont spend the time with.I know you have a great wife and family so dont forget that lost a family member also and Im sure they dont want loose you.Im not the best letter writer but I hope this can show you your not the only one and I know your son would not want you to give up.So hey get your but down to the gym and loose some of that extra wait and take your wife out and have a good time.You need to be around some good people and laugh alot.Pull out your Vinnie Bobbareno face get it going.I hope this will help. sincerly Larry Borders.

  • Shellie

    Dear John,

    The loss of your son Jett has to be the worse thing that can happen to any parent. I can’t say I realize how bad it has to be, I don’t, since I never have gone through it. Everyone has to get through it, in their own way. Eating yourself into oblivion does it, drinking does it and so do drugs. But, is that the right way. I as one person only, don’t think so.

    I know he was your only son and that you loved him more then life. All the stories that we read about you eating yourself to death and/or your marriage being on the rocks, well they may or may not be true. Everyone is so played up when they are a celebrity, especially one so love and respected as you.

    I would hate to see you throw everything away, and the old saying that everyone will use is that “Jett wouldn’t want you to”. Well, in fact, he really wouldn’t, even as young as he was.

    You have a little girl, what about her? Is she not as important as your son? And, Kelly, such a beautiful wife. While we as outsiders know little of your real lives, we can not help but hope and pray that you can pull it together for them. Or will you sacrifice them for the loss of Jett? Are they harsh words? They are not meant to be, but the realization is, that they are here and the son that you loved so much, is not. The tragedy that shattered your family can be one that will bring you closer together, once your grieving period is over.

    I know as parents we are suppose to love and protect our children, but we can’t be with them 24/7. It would have been unhealthy when the young are suppose to start getting a little more independent.

    I want the old John Travolta back, the Vinnie Barbarino and our favorite characters in “Grease” and “Satiurday Night Fever”. Maybe, it will never be the same, but it can be close to it. If you believe in any type of higher power, then do we put our faith in them, to help us get through these terrible loses, pain and suffering?

    God bless you and your family here on earth and in Heaven.

  • Kim Endres

    John, I’m so sorry that you are still so upset about the loss of Jett, I know how you feel, I lost a daughter 21 yrs ago and yes it was very hard but at the time I was pregnant with my son so I knew I had to take care of myself, just like you do now for Ella, she needs you. You need to take walks with her and swim with her and Kelly also, you are a family and you all need each other, it hasn’t even been a year yet, since Jett passed, but do you really think that Jett would be happy if you were acting this way, I don’t know the real truth about you and Kelly and I hope it’s just a rumor, Yes you 2 have been through the worst thing a couple can go through but it seems like you are very supportive for one and other, and if that’s true then keep it that way. For you, Kelly, and Ella too.
    Smile John you are a beautiful person all your fans knoe it and so does your family.
    All my love Kimmi

  • Kim Endres

    John, I’m so sorry that you are still so upset about the loss of Jett, I know how you feel, I lost a daughter 21 yrs ago and yes it was very hard but at the time I was pregnant with my son so I knew I had to take care of myself, just like you do now for Ella, she needs you. You need to take walks with her and swim with her and Kelly also, you are a family and you all need each other, it hasn’t even been a year yet, since Jett passed, but do you really think that Jett would be happy if you were acting this way, I don’t know the real truth about you and Kelly and I hope it’s just a rumor, Yes you 2 have been through the worst thing a couple can go through but it seems like you are very supportive for one and other, and if that’s true then keep it that way. For you, Kelly, and Ella too.
    Smile John you are a beautiful person all your fans know it and so does your family.
    All my love Kimmi

  • Randy Warren

    You are a great actor but a greater dad i think but lets stop and look at things from a different place, man i don’t want to have to go here and i am afraid it will sound or come out wrong but here is the big question for yourself and that is what would jett want from you and your wife. I think you are a great person but at times like this you should know people care and love you out here and the love for you from jett still remains. I don’t care what religion you are in just know this ,you still have people who care for you reguardless and want you to have the best. Your movies have given so many happiness.

  • Roenel (South Africa)

    Dear John

    It is so sad to read about your pain. You and Kelly must hang onto each other, she is the mother en vessel that bore your beautiful Jett. A part of him lives through both of you. You must remember that she and Ella-Blue needs you now and Jett would not have wanted it otherwise. Go to Kelly and pull her close to you, find your comfort there because she is part of Jett.

    I lost my son and have been mourning his death for 14 years. It was pure hell. I have come to terms that the only time I will ever see him, is in heaven. I still cry and think of him a lot. But I have come to the realisation that it is “me” time now. I need to heal and be happy again. John, you and Kelly deserve that to. Yes mourn, you have to, go through the different fases of mourning, but make sure you smile and be happy again, that is important.

    There is one thing I know is that my son, Jett and all children like them, have gone to heaven to prepare for us. Their lives with us was never invane. They were leant to us for heavenly reasons.

    John you must now live the way Jett wanted you to. You must now prepare to see him when you are ready to leave this life one day.

    Your daughter must and will still the inspiration to keep you standing and breathing.

    Jett looks fondly upon you there where he is and you must know that he knows you were the best father any child could wish for. You have given him a peace of heaven on earth while he was still here, he is now needed and happy in that same heaven you shared with him.

    May our Heavenly God and Comforter be with you and Kelly and your daughter. May He carry you through this trying time and may you heal in such a way that you know that it was an honour for you to have known Jett in his short life. Jett came to give you something precious in this life. His beautiful smile and his love he gave so unconditionally to his little family.

    You must now take this little foundation that he had left behind for you and build your life so that of what he was, can shine through you and share it with the world. His job he came to do with you all, was a job well done. Treasure that and smile again because we can all see Jett in your smile. And be happy again, Jett wants you to.

    And you will see him again, your seperation is only temporory.

    Strongs Big man, to you, Kelly and Ella-Blue. I pray to see those blue eyes smiling again.

    And I leave all the love and mercy of God with you.

  • http://none Hawaii Resident

    A prayer for you and your family…

    “May God hold you as He now holds Jett. May God also give you the strength you need to sustain your family here on earth. There are reasons beyond our understanding why good people die young…but God knows the “why” and all you need is to trust in Him. Be blessed with good health as God sees you through everything. Live, that people may be inspired to press on even through the darkest hours. May He give you and Kelly peace knowing that Jett too is no longer in jeopardy but in God’s hands he rests. These things I ask for in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

    We are here for a time in this flesh and in this realm. You will meet with those who have left you in time to come. If you believe in who you are, know that YOU ARE.

    Kelly is from here, Hawaii. Hawaiians pull together for each other no matter where we are, even stretched across the face of the earth. We love her, and have grown up with you on television and the big screen. As an icon to many, hold your head up high, cry…as we all have a right to, then smile as the healing process begins. Take care of you and the family. And most of all, REST. Take time to rest.

    Love and Aloha,

    from Hawaii

  • http://google Mara

    sorry about your son i feel really bad for you

  • larry borders

    John dont do it if not for the wife and kids what about the airplanes

  • Susan Monteiro

    Hi John you dont know me but you are my favorite actor and I really care about you so please try to get some help for I think you are just so wonderful, I met you in the book store many years ago in Boston, and you shook my hand, i knew you were always such a very sweet man when I met you. Please stay together and God Bless You and I will pray for you and your family. Take Care Sue from Scituate,Ma

  • Anonymous

    How long has it been since his son died?  Wasn’t there some “suspicion” about the person who was looking after the boy?  And, of course, the rumors of John not being
    “straight.”  We shall see.  Everyone I know remembers that picture of John and the guy on the steps into his plane — kissing.  Every gay man I’ve ever met tells me “for sure” John is gay.  But, why should it matter???