John Travolta's Wife Kelly Preston Pregnant At Age 47

RadarOnline ^ | May 19, 2010

[inflorida]

John Travolta and Kelly Preston are expecting another baby! The mom-to-be, gorgeous at 47, is three months pregnant according to Star Magazine.

The actor chimed in on his website confirming the happy news;

"It's impossible to keep a secret...especially one as wonderful as this.

We want to be the first to share this great news with everyone that we are expecting a new addition to out family.

Love, John, Kelly and Ella"

Travolta, 56, and Preston have weathered a lot of tragedy in the past couple of years. Their sixteen year old son Jett, who was autistic, died of a seizure in early 2009 while the family was on vacation at their home in the Bahamas.

[inflorida]

I know this comes from a gossip site but I thought the story was interesting considering her age and the tragedies they've encountered during the past year.

[mlocher]

Good luck and God’s blessings to the couple. I for one, however, would not want a teenager in my home when I am in my 60s.

[dalebert]

its been on fox news...i think its great.

[funfan]

Interesting- I think 47 is a bit old to have kids they just have so much darn energy it could be a bit daunting although
I am sure she will have plenty of help so go for it Kelly :)
Babies are a blessing

[Sarah Barracuda]

Wonderful news. After the tragedies that have happened to this family they deserve some happiness. All the best!

[inflorida]

I agree but I would be shocked if the child turned out completely healthy unless he/she came from a donor egg.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

Cue Grease soundtrack!

[highlander_UW]

While I couldn't care less about these two people, I do know that Travolta lost a kid recently, and as a parent I can imagine how devastating that can be. I wish the best of luck to them.

[max americana]

I was just watching Stephen King’s Christine and she was in it.

[Doe Eyes]

I was just watching Stephen King’s Christine and she was in it.

She was really good in Twins.

[VaRepublican]

Hmmmmm, I'm gonna disagree. It is great for them if this is what they want but why do I think a guy with an airplane as an extension to his existing mansion might raise his child weird. Hey I'm just asking, go old people!!!!

[Ann Archy]

God BLESSED them!!

[KoRn]

Isn’t it risky to get pregnant at such an age? My wife, who is in healthcare and specializes in all things OBGYN says that after 35 years of age, it starts getting unsafe.

[funfan]

I saw a show the other night that had woman who were 60
getting fertility treatments-I find that a bit much. I do love babies though. My sister had fertility treatments her kid is 12 now but man she had to give hersself shots everyday no way would I do that I hate shots

[inflorida]

It’s always unsafe to an extent as there are never any guarantees but age 35 is used as the standard for AMA (Advanced Maternal Age) because at that point the risks from getting an amnio are the same as the risk of having a child with Down Syndrome. From what I’ve read, the real risks of pregnancy don’t get really bad until about age 42 and then it skyrockets.

[Shyla]

Oh puleeeze.

[timeflies]

I agree they are blessed. We had our only son when I was almost 38. I never had a problem. My only regret is he is an only child.

[jonascord]

As I understand it, autism and Downs Syndrome possibilities increase dramatically. But, that’s OK. Hollywood ego eliminates that. Besides, doesn’t Scientology have a cure?

[Navy Patriot]

Happy news, God bless and good luck Travolta's.

[MHGinTN]

At his age, his sperm is not a good bet for ‘normal’ either.