‘I never try to force or convince anyone to switch to a plant-based diet. I believe that (as with any other lifestyle choice) the decision should always be left up to you. But I definitely always always share the benefits I’ve experienced from adhering to a plant-based lifestyle, as well as encouraging friends and family to try the food so they can see for themselves – often they like the vegan versions just as much or even more than the regular ones,’ says Ella.
Ella loves to bake
In her spare time, Ella loves spending time in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes. In July 2023, she even started her own cooking-inspired Instagram account, ellableubakes.
On it, she shares her favourite recipes and explores cafes and restaurants around the world that specialise in plant-based dishes and baked goods.
Ella put her baking skills to the test by recreating the coconut Bandt cake that Tom Cruise is known to give his celebrity friends for the holidays. The result? She wowed both her father and brother Benjamin.
‘It’s adorable, oh my god,’ John Travolta said in an Instagram video. Her brother, Benjamin, couldn’t agree more, showing off his nearly empty plate as he scraped out the last bits.
Ella’s favourite recipe is a ‘delicious’ vegan banana bread.
‘It’s my speciality,’ she told People during the photo shoot and added that she also likes to drink matcha with dairy-free milk in the morning.
When Ella goes out to eat, one of her favourite places is PLANTA, an innovative plant-based restaurant that draws inspiration from cuisines around the world.
Those who have followed Ella over the years may have noticed how much she has changed in appearance. Unfortunately, some websites and tabloids were unkind to her when she was younger, often commenting on her appearance and even calling her ‘chubby’.
The world certainly doesn’t need to pay much attention to the looks of young women, but when you grow up in Hollywood and are the daughter of one of the world’s biggest actors, it’s almost inevitable – no matter how tragic that reality may be.
Photos of young Ella, who was around 12 or 13 years old, unfortunately sparked cruel comments online. Some speculated that she was pregnant, while others described her as ‘a bit large,’ Amomama reports.
Despite such attention, Ella has undergone an amazing transformation and now seems to be thriving. Thanks to her new plant-based diet and lifestyle, she radiates confidence and health, proving that true beauty shines from within.
Being the child of an incredibly famous and successful actor is undoubtedly very hard. But Ella always felt the support of her parents. Sadly, Ella was only 20 years old when she faced the heartbreaking loss of her mother, who passed away in July 2020 after a two-year battle with breast cancer.
Fortunately, Ella found strong support in the form of her father, who is also her mentor in many ways.
They share a close friendship, travelling frequently and spending time together. In 2024, they travelled to Europe and attended the Paris Olympics, including the final of the tennis match between Novak Djokovic and rising star Carlos Alcaraz.
Earlier this year, the father and daughter duo were spotted together celebrating the 30th anniversary of Pulp Fiction at the TCM Classic Film Festival in Los Angeles.
Travolta’s Ella Bleu proves that a plant-based lifestyle isn’t just a diet, it’s a lifestyle with a purpose.
Through her experiments in the kitchen and sharing the benefits of veganism, she inspires others to make choices for health, the planet and even their taste buds.
Ella continues to thrive and share her journey, being a shining example of how small changes can have a big impact. Would you try a plant-based dish inspired by Ella? Share your thoughts! 🌱