Hollywood actor John Travolta became one of the most talked-about guests at the Cannes Film Festival. He arrived in Cannes accompanied by his 26-year-old daughter, Ella Bleu, to present his directorial debut — the film “Propeller. Night Flight One Way.”

At the same time, Travolta, who rarely appears at public events, impressed audiences not only with his return to the red carpet after a long break but also with a striking change in his appearance.

On the red carpet, the 72-year-old actor appeared in an unusual look: a classic suit with a waistcoat, a white shirt with a tie, and as the key accent of the outfit — a light beret and glasses. Another detail that drew particular attention was a neatly groomed dark beard, which made the star difficult to recognize at first glance, even for longtime fans.

 

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The actor’s refreshed appearance immediately sparked a wave of discussion online. Users noted that he appeared noticeably slimmer and speculated that he may have undergone cosmetic procedures, including a facelift or blepharoplasty.

One of the highlights of the evening was not only the screening of Travolta’s film, which he directed based on his own children’s book written back in 1997.

 

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The biggest surprise came just before the screening. The festival’s artistic director, Thierry Frémaux, presented him with an honorary Palme d’Or.

“What a surprise! I can’t believe it — I truly did not expect this,” the actor said emotionally in French from the stage.

 

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The film’s premiere on the Apple TV platform is scheduled for May 29.

The Pulp Fiction star John Travolta is renowned not only for his on-screen roles but also for another remarkable talent. A certified pilot and aviation enthusiast, Travolta even built his home alongside a private runway. Now, he has decided to put the property on the market. The house, featuring five bedrooms and five bathrooms, was constructed in the 1990s within the exclusive Jumbolair Aviation Estates community. Its asking price is $10 million.

The mansion includes a contemporary lounge with panoramic windows offering breathtaking views of aircraft, an outdoor swimming pool, a fully equipped gym, and a garage large enough for 16 cars.

Back in 2004, John’s wife, Kelly Preston, shared details about creating their “dream home” in an interview with Architectural Digest:

«John always dreamed of having planes right in his backyard, of being able to taxi up to the house so that when he felt like dining out, he could simply walk out the door, climb into a plane, and take off,» Preston said.

Kelly passed away in 2020 after a battle with breast cancer — a devastating loss for John.

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