John Travolta shared an adorable peek into his private life in his family mansion in Ocala, Florida featuring none other than his son Benjamin "Ben" and their family pet . Back in 2022, the Travolta family adopted a dog named Peanut after she was brought to the Academy Awards that March by John's close friend Jamie Lee Curtis , when the 70-year-old actor was the presenter for Best Actor with his Pulp Fiction co-stars . Since then, Peanut has become a beloved member of the household, particularly for 13-year-old Ben, and John showcased their close bond in a touching photo shared on Instagram Stories.
In honor of International Dog Day, the actor posted a candid snap of his son asleep on the couch with Peanut cuddled up beside him , and wrote on it: "Happy International Dog Day, Peanut!" Jamie brought Peanut (then named Mac & Cheese) to the Oscars for a tribute honoring the late Betty White and her love of animals, requesting audiences to donate to animal shelters and adopt to keep her legacy alive. Soon after the ceremony, though, John and Ben fell in love with Mac & Cheese and adopted her for themselves, giving her the name Peanut and making her a part of the family. MORE: John Travolta gives tour of jaw-dropping private jet with daughter Ella in rare footage Jamie shared the story on Instagram at the time with a photo of John, Ben, and Peanut, writing: "A MAGICAL ending to the story from last night.
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