Veteran actor John Travolta recently marked a significant milestone by making his official directorial debut at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. His film, Propeller One-Way Night Coach, is an adaptation of his own children's book published in 1997. What makes this project especially meaningful is the involvement of his daughter, Ella Travolta, who stars in the film. In a recent interview, Travolta opened up about the unique experience of directing his daughter on set.
John Travolta on His Pride for Daughter Ella Travolta
Ella Travolta appeared in her father's directorial feature. During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Travolta was asked about his daughter, and his pride was evident. When a clip from the film featuring Ella was shown, Travolta could not help but smile and comment, saying, "A star is born, right?"
In addition to this personal achievement, Travolta was recently honored with one of the highest accolades of the Cannes Film Festival: an Honorary Palme d'Or. This recognition celebrates his diverse body of work and enduring impact on cinema.
Ella Travolta on Working with Her Father
Speaking to PEOPLE, Ella Travolta shared her experience of working with her father on the film. She stated, "I knew it was such a special night for my whole family that I sort of made sure to put myself in the moment and really take it all in. And it felt very calm, actually, and very just beautiful and very emotional."
This heartfelt collaboration between father and daughter adds a deeply personal layer to Travolta's directorial debut, making it a memorable chapter in both their careers.
