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Preston to Open Up About Jett

Wants to help other women with grief through her story

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 9, 2009 8:50 AM CDT

(Newser) – Kelly Preston will speak publicly for the first time about the death of her son, Jett Travolta, at an event in October, People reports. “If she can empower one other woman who feels like they can’t get out of bed, or get through the day, whatever the loss, it'll be worthwhile sharing her story,” says California first lady Maria Shriver, host of the Governor’s Conference for Women.

Elizabeth Edwards, who also lost a son, will join Preston on the “Grief & Resilience” panel. “She has been thinking about this for a couple of months,” Shriver says of Preston, and “decided if she was only going to speak once, it would be here. She wants the conversation to be about more than just her.” Meghan McCain, Caroline Kennedy, and Kate Gosselin are among other conference participants.

John Travolta poses with his daughter Ella Bleu, wife Kelly Preston, and son Jett in an undated family photo.
John Travolta poses with his daughter Ella Bleu, wife Kelly Preston, and son Jett in an undated family photo.   (AP Photo/Rogers & Cowan)
The family of actor John Travolta, daughter Ella Bleu, wife Kelly Preston, and son Jett, pose in an undated family photo.
The family of actor John Travolta, daughter Ella Bleu, wife Kelly Preston, and son Jett, pose in an undated family photo.   (AP Photo/Rogers & Cowan)
Actress Kelly Preston is shown with her son Jett Travolta in an undated family photo.
Actress Kelly Preston is shown with her son Jett Travolta in an undated family photo.   (AP Photo/Rogers & Cowan)
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COMMENTS
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kokuaguy
Jul 9, 2009 6:07 AM CDT
You don't think Caroline Kennedy knows a little something about grief?
Mad
Jul 9, 2009 5:58 AM CDT
Sounds like a beautiful if touching conversation, one I might wish to hear, right up to when they mentioned the other attendees (Meghan McCain, Caroline Kennedy, and Kate Gosselin). WTF?
DeniseVB
Jul 9, 2009 5:18 AM CDT
I'd love to go to that conference, what amazing women will be attending !

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