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John Travolta has been embroiled in a controversy over a legal filing which alleges that his youngest son, Benjamin, was conceived using an egg donated by Riley Keough, the daughter of Lisa Marie Presley.
According to the reports, a lawsuit filed by former business associates of Priscilla Presley's son, Navarone Garcia, asserted that Travolta and his late wife, Kelly Preston, once considered using Lisa Marie Presley’s eggs for conception. But, Riley Keough ultimately donated hers instead, which led to the birth of their son, Benjamin.
Over the years, John Travolta has built a prosperous fortune through his acting career spanning decades. His breakout films like Saturday Night Fever and Grease launched Travolta to stardom.
His recent controversy has sparked a sudden interest in his wealth. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Travolta’s net worth is estimated to be at $250 million.
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Exploring more details on John Travolta’s fortune
John Travolta was born in February 1954 in Englewood, New Jersey to Salvatore Travolta and Helen Travolta. He is the youngest of the six children. His father was a football player who later became tire salesman and partner in a tire company, Travolta Tire Exchange.
His mother was an actress and a dancer who supported his professional career by enrolling him in drama school. He dropped out of Dwight Morrow High School at the age of sixteen to pursue acting.
John Travolta started his career by starring in commercials. He came to public attention when he was cast in the sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter during the 1970s. His role as Vinnie Barbarino made him a teen idol, catapulting him to fame.
His fortune stems from his blockbuster films like Grease, Pulp Fiction, Face/Off, Saturday Night Fever and Hairspray. He reportedly drew high salaries from these films which contribute to his overall wealth.
His role as Tony Moreno in Saturday Night Fever earned him his first Oscar nomination. Then, Grease which was released in 1978 became a box-office hit, further solidifying his status as a superstar. The story centers on Sandy Olsson, an Australian transfer student, and Danny Zuko, the cool leader of the T-Birds gang.
While talking about Travolta’s financial success from Grease, Entertainment journalist, Nikki Finke told Resident:
“Travolta’s steady royalties from 'Grease' highlight the importance of strategic contract negotiations. Securing long-term financial benefits from timeless projects is a smart move that continues to pay off decades later.”
According to the Resident, on average, John Travolta earns $3.5 million per movie. He has consistently proven his talent throughout his films with his ability to adapt to different genres.
In addition to being an actor, John Travolta is involved in music and production. He has released nine albums and numerous singles in his singing career. He performed on the highly successful soundtrack albums for films he starred in, such as Grease and Hairspray.
He has also served as a producer and executive for a number of films and television series including – Battlefield Earth, Criminal Activities, She’s So Lovely, Gotti and more. He won a Primetime Emmy Award as a producer for the first season of the anthology series The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story.
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John Travolta has also made real estate investments. It includes his flagship estate is in Ocala, Florida, at Jumbolair Aviation & Horse Farm which serves as a private runway for his jets. He also owned a Brentwood, Los Angeles mansion. It was purchased in the late 1990s and sold for $18 million in 2020 after being bought for around $3.5 million.
He also generates a significant fortune from his business ventures and aviation. He founded Midnight Sun Pictures in the 1980s. It produced films like the Look Who's Talking trilogy and Trading Paint. He is reportedly a licensed pilot and owns multiple jets like the Boeing 707, 747, Gulfstreams, and Falcon. He's the "Official Ambassador of Aviation" for the Living Legends of Aviation.
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