Time has quietly done its thing — and suddenly John Travolta is standing next to a son who looks almost eye to eye with him.
In a new Instagram photo shared on February 7, 2026, Travolta posed with his two youngest children, and it was impossible not to notice the dramatic change. His 15-year-old son Ben Travolta now appears just a few inches shorter than his famous father, a visual that stopped fans mid-scroll.
The image shows the trio standing outdoors in front of what looks like an ornate archway. Ben stood on one side of his dad, smiling confidently, while his older sister Ella Bleu Travolta flanked the other. Travolta leaned in slightly, arms around his kids, trying to fit everyone into the frame — a subtle move that only highlighted how much Ben has grown.
“My beautiful babies in my belated Christmas card 2025,” Travolta wrote in the caption, adding a warm message wishing everyone well. Simple words, but the image did most of the talking.
While Ben’s exact height hasn’t been publicly confirmed, the comparison says plenty. Travolta himself is listed at six foot five, already well above average, and Ben now looks only a couple of inches behind. Given his genetics, that growth shouldn’t shock anyone. Ben’s late mother, Kelly Preston, stood five foot six, also taller than average, making a major growth spurt almost inevitable.
And the story may not be finished. At 15, Ben could still be growing, meaning the day he overtakes his father in height might not be far off.
For longtime fans, the contrast is striking. Back in February 2019, Travolta shared footage from the Super Bowl showing himself and Ben chatting briefly with a TV reporter. At the time, Ben barely reached his father’s chest, answering questions shyly and sticking close by his side. The difference between then and now feels dramatic.
Travolta has never hidden his pride. In December 2025, he marked Ben’s 15th birthday with an emotional Instagram post, sharing a photo of his son standing on a rock against a wintery landscape. “Happy Birthday my dear Ben! I can’t believe how quickly you’ve grown up! I love you!” he wrote — a line that now feels even more fitting.
The family may keep their lives mostly private, but moments like this make it clear: Ben Travolta is no longer the little boy fans remember. He’s growing up fast — and visibly right before everyone’s eyes.
