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During an appearance to promote his new film Old Dogs on Ellen, John Travolta teared up when talking about the tragic passing of his son, Jett, and how proud he is of daughter Ella, who appears in the film and on the talk show with him today.

"I just want to take one moment to thank each and every one of you throughout this country, through out the world for all your support and all your love for our family," Travolta told Ellen. "Thank you very much."

And when talking about what it was like to work with Ella, 9, who makes her acting debut in his new film, he needed a tissue. You are so proud of her, aren't you?" Ellen asked. "I'm holding back the tears...," Travolta responded, accepting a Kleenex from the host.

John and Ella's new film, Old Dogs, premieres in theaters November 25th.

Photo credit: Michael Rozman