Kelly Preston was born on October 13, 1962, in the stunning city of Honolulu, Hawaii. She began her illustrious career in the entertainment industry, captivating audiences with her role as Marnie Mason in Ivan Reitman's Twins, alongside Hollywood legends Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito.
Preston's impressive filmography showcases her remarkable versatility, with notable performances in Cameron Crowe's Jerry Maguire, Alexander Payne's Citizen Ruth, and Sam Raimi's For Love of the Game. Her ability to bring characters to life on the big screen continued to earn her widespread recognition.
In the early stages of her career, Kelly had the privilege of working with renowned director John Frankenheimer on the Elmore Leonard film, 52 Pick-Up, alongside the talented Roy Scheider and Ann-Margret. Throughout her career, she had the opportunity to share the screen with some of Hollywood's most notable stars, including Kevin Spacey in Casino Jack, Quentin Tarantino, George Clooney, and Harvey Keitel in Robert Rodriguez's From Dusk Till Dawn, Kevin Bacon in Death Sentence, Meg Ryan and Matthew Broderick in Addicted to Love, Debra Winger, Zooey Deschanel, and Hank Azaria in Eulogy, Mike Myers in The Cat in the Hat, and Rod Steiger and Julie Harris in the Academy Award-nominated short, Little Surprises.
Kelly was not only a talented actress but also a dedicated philanthropist, actively involved in education, drug reform, and various charitable organizations. Her tireless efforts were recognized with numerous awards, a testament to her commitment to making a positive impact.
On September 12, 1991, Kelly married the iconic actor John Travolta, and they had three beautiful children together. Tragically, Kelly lost her battle with breast cancer on July 12, 2020, at the age of 57, in Ocala, Florida.
