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New Birth Dances Way into Travolta Family with a Hint of Super Heroism
By Dec 30, 2007, 19:30 CHICAGO (December 30, 2007) -- The world famous Travolta entertainment family announces the welcoming of a new addition. Jesse James Justice Bebo Travolta was born December 27, 2007 to Marie and Rikki Lee Travolta. About the Parents Rikki Lee Travolta, nephew of Oscar-nominated actor John Travolta, is currently the spokesperson for nationwide home improvement giant Empire Today – headquartered in Chicago, with offices in over 50 major markets in the U.S. and Canada. As documented by Broadway World News; along with Donny Osmond and Patrick Cassidy, Rikki Lee Travolta is one of the Top Three ranked theatrical headliners in the world of the musical "Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." Film credits include "Twilight Serenade", "Diminished Capacity", "Ed TV", "Camelot: Excalibur" and "Patch Adams." Rikki Lee Travolta is the only other member of the Travolta family aside from John Travolta to star as Danny Zuko in the musical "Grease" and was the first celebrity guest star in "Tony n' Tina's Wedding." His music resume includes the albums "Broadway Live" and "Hero's Lullaby"; and he is the author of the best selling 2002 novel "My Fractured Life." Rikki Lee Travolta is regularly seen on the HGTV series "Curb Appeal" and the PBS series "For Your Home". Marie, a Chicago based hairstylist, working numerous Hair shows around the U.S., is currently pursing legal studies and states that while she feels their children are her greatest accomplishment to date, Rikki Lee is her "Happily Ever After." The couple met when both were reluctant substitutes for friends in a bowling league. The two continued to attend the bowling league as the only opportunity to interact with each other, and eventually began dating. Together they formed a combined, loving family of four beautiful children: Valentino, Michaela, Gianna, and Cody. Jesse James is the first biological child of the couple together, bringing the offspring to five. About the name Jesse James Justice Bebo Travolta Jesse James is a two word first name, like Rikki Lee. Virtually every literary work written by Rikki Lee Travolta features a central character named Jesse, including the best selling novel "My Fractured Life." James is the name of both Marie and Rikki Lee's maternal grandfathers. Justice is a name paying tribute to Marie’s legal studies and Rikki Lee's fascination with all things superhero (Truth, Justice, and the American Way). Bebo is a translation of the word Hero. Rikki Lee Travolta also played gunman Jesse James in the stage version of "Jesse and the Bandit Queen." » Sign up for Movie Vine Newsletter updates! » Email this article to a friend ...................................................................... © Copyright 2004-2008 by MovieVine.com OWNER/FOUNDER Wendy Shepherd - StudioMatrix.com Privacy Policy |
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