Kelly Preston
Preston talks with Navy family members at the USO holiday party at Rockwell Hall Gym on Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Va, December 3, 2005.
Born	Kelly Kamalelehua Palzis October 13, 1962 (1962-10-13) (age 45) Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Occupation	model (1976-1983) actress (1983-present)
Spouse(s)	Kevin Gage (1986-1988) John Travolta (1991 - Present)
Awards won Golden Raspberry Awards Worst Screen Couple 2000 Battlefield Earth

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Biography

Early life

Preston was born as Kelly Kamalelehua Palzis in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her mother, Linda Carlson,^[1] was an administrator of a mental health center, and her father, who worked for an agricultural firm, drowned when Preston was three years old.^[2] Her adoptive father was Peter Palzis, a personnel director, and her stepfather was Lee Carlson.^[3][4] She spent time living in Iraq and Australia as a result of her biological father's work when she was a child. While living in Australia, she attended Pembroke School in Adelaide. She later attended Punahou School and studied drama and theater at the University of Southern California.^[5] Honolulu as seen from the International Space Station Honolulu is the largest city and the capital of the U.S. state of Hawai‘i. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... Farming, ploughing rice paddy, in food, feed, fiber and other desired products by cultivation of certain plants and the raising of domesticated animals (livestock). ... Pembroke School is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational, day and boarding school, located at Kensington Park, a suburb 5 kilometres east of the CBD of Adelaide, South Australia. ... For other uses, see Adelaide (disambiguation). ... The school was originally called Oahu College, and the main gate at the corner of Wilder and Punahou Street reflects this. ... The Trojan Shrine, better known as Tommy Trojan located in the center of University of Southern California campus. ...

Career

At sixteen, she was discovered by a fashion photographer who helped her get work in commercials and other small parts, which eventually developed into a successful movie career. She is a spokesperson for Neutrogena and appears in print and television ads. She played the girlfriend of her husband's character "Terl" in the 2000 film Battlefield Earth,^[6] and received "Worst Supporting Actress" at the 21st Golden Raspberry Awards for her role in the film.^[7] From the earliest days of the medium, television has been used as a vehicle for advertising in some countries. ... Neutrogena is an American brand of products that includes facial products, hair care products, and products for the skin, including those that treat acne and moisturize the skin. ... The year 2000 in film involved some significant events. ... Battlefield Earth: A Saga of the Year 3000 is an American film adaptation of the novel Battlefield Earth by L. Ron Hubbard, released May 12, 2000. ...

She was featured in the chart-topping Maroon 5 music video, "She Will Be Loved" in 2004. The video features a love triangle and romantic scenes between Preston and Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine. In 2008 she was cast in a television pilot for a potential show called Suburban Shootout.^[8] She previously had a recurring role on Medium.^[8] Maroon 5 is a soul-influenced American band originating from Los Angeles, California. ... A music video is a short film or video that accompanies a complete piece of music, most commonly a song. ... She Will Be Loved is the third single from Maroon 5s debut album, Songs About Jane. ... Adam Noah Levine (born March 18, 1979) is an American singer. ... A television pilot is a test episode of an intended television series. ... Medium is an American drama television series about a woman (played by Patricia Arquette) who acts as a research medium for the Phoenix, Arizona, district attorneys office. ...

Personal life

Her former boyfriends include George Clooney and Charlie Sheen ^[9] After living with Sheen for one year (Although they never married, Charlie Sheen presented Kelly with a 2.5 karat pink diamond engagement ring when he proposed to her in 1989 ^[10]), she ended the relationship in 1990 shortly after an incident in which Sheen accidentally shot her in the arm^[11]. She married Kevin Gage from 1986 to 1988.^[12] She married John Travolta on September 12, 1991. They have a son, Jett Travolta (b. April 13, 1992), and a daughter, Ella Blue Travolta (b. April 3, 2000). Travolta married her twice. Their first wedding (September 5, 1991) was performed by a French Scientologist minister, but it was later declared legally invalid. They married again within the month. Both Travolta and Preston are Scientologists, and Preston appeared in the film Battlefield Earth (produced by Travolta, based on the novel by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard). George Timothy Clooney (born May 6, 1961) is an Academy Award- and Golden Globe award-winning American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. ... Charles Irwin Sheen (born September 3, 1965) is a Golden Globe Award-winning and Emmy-nominated American actor. ... John Joseph Travolta (born February 18, 1954) is an Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe Award-winning American actor, dancer, and singer, best known for his leading roles in films such as Saturday Night Fever, Grease and Pulp Fiction. ... is the 255th day of the year (256th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar. ... is the 103rd day of the year (104th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 93rd day of the year (94th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... Doctrine Practices Concepts People Public outreach Organization Controversy Scientology is a body of beliefs and related practices created by American pulp fiction author L. Ron Hubbard in 1952 as an outgrowth of his earlier self-help system, Dianetics. ... In most Protestant churches, a minister is a member of the ordained clergy who leads a congregation or participates in a role in a parachurch ministry; such a person may also be called a Pastor, Preacher, Bishop, Chaplain or Elder. ... A Scientologist is a believer in Scientology. ... Battlefield Earth: A Saga of the Year 3000 is an American film adaptation of the novel Battlefield Earth by L. Ron Hubbard, released May 12, 2000. ... In the entertainment industry, a producer is generally in charge of, or helps to coordinate, the financial, legal, administrative, technological, and artistic aspects of a production. ... Lafayette Ronald Hubbard (March 13, 1911 – January 24, 1986) was the founder of the Church of Scientology, as well as the author of Dianetics and the body of works comprising Scientology doctrine. ...

Filmography

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Williams and inspired by the U.S. Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama. ... // 3 December - Roger Moore steps down from the role of James Bond after twelve years and seven films. ... 52 Pick-up is a ficticious card game which serves as a practical joke. ... Amazon Women on the Moon is a 1987 film written by comedy duo Michael Barrie and Jim Mulholland. ... // May 9 - Actor Tom Cruise marries actress Mimi Rogers. ... // Michael Jacksons first film was Moonwalker Rain Man, starring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise Who Framed Roger Rabbit, starring Bob Hoskins Coming to America, starring Eddie Murphy Big, starring Tom Hanks Twins, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito Crocodile Dundee II Die Hard, starring Bruce Willis The Naked Gun... // Michael Jacksons first film was Moonwalker Rain Man, starring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise Who Framed Roger Rabbit, starring Bob Hoskins Coming to America, starring Eddie Murphy Big, starring Tom Hanks Twins, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito Crocodile Dundee II Die Hard, starring Bruce Willis The Naked Gun... When Jeff and his friend rescue a young beautiful woman (Kelly Preston) from an apparently abusive boyfriend, the trouble starts. ... Twins is a 1988 comedy film directed by Ivan Reitman about unlikely twins (played by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito) that were separated at birth. ... // Actress Kim Basinger and her brother Mick purchase Braselton, Georgia for $20 million. ... Pursued by the mob, Luck was his only weapon Taglines Run is a 1991 film. ... The year 1991 in film involved some significant events. ... Only You is a 1992 film starring Andrew McCarthy, Kelly Preston, and Helen Hunt. ... The year 1992 in film involved many significant films. ... The year 1994 in film involved some significant events. ... The year 1995 in film involved some significant events. ... Waiting to Exhale is a 1995 romance film starring Whitney Houston and Angela Bassett and directed by Forest Whitaker. ... Citizen Ruth is a 1996 film that tells a story of a poor, irresponsible, and pregnant woman who unexpectedly attracts attention from those involved in the debate about the morality and legality of abortion. ... 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Ron Hubbard, released May 12, 2000. ... The year 2000 in film involved some significant events. ... For the 1968 science-fiction film and novel, see 2001: A Space Odyssey The year 2001 in film involved some significant events. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... The year 2003 in film involved some significant events. ... What a Girl Wants is a 2003 film starring Amanda Bynes, Colin Firth, Kelly Preston and Oliver James. ... Dr. Seuss The Cat in the Hat is a 2003 live-action film, based on the 1957 book, produced by Universal Studios, DreamWorks Pictures, and Imagine Entertainment. ... Eulogy is a 2004 comedy film directed by Michael Clancy. ... The year 2004 in film involved some significant events. ... Sky High is a 2005 superhero film from Walt Disney Pictures. ... The year 2005 in film involved some significant events. ... Broken Bridges is a 2006 film starring Toby Keith and Kelly Preston. ... The year 2006 in film involved some significant events. ... Death Sentence is a 2007 film loosely based on the 1975 novel by Brian Garfield. ... 2007 has been referred to, by film and media critics, as the year of the threequels, a nickname referring to both the 2004 summer movie season and several film franchises which premiered or had installments released in 2004, which appear again this year: Spider-Man 3, Shrek the Third, Ocean... Medium is an American drama television series about a woman (played by Patricia Arquette) who acts as a research medium for the Phoenix, Arizona, district attorneys office. ...

References

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