LOS ANGELES, June 19, 2009
Preston Takes First Role Since Son's Death
46-Year-Old Actress, Whose Son Died From A Seizure, Plays The Mother Of Miley Cyrus' Character In Disney's "The Last Song"
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Kelly Preston poses for photos at a fundraiser for Narconon International in Honolulu on May 24, 2007. (AP Photo/Lucy Pemoni, File)
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Disney says Preston will co-star in its coming-of-age drama "The Last Song," which began filming this week in Savannah, Ga. The 46-year-old actress plays the mother of Miley Cyrus' character, a rebellious teen forced to spend the summer with her estranged father, played by Greg Kinnear.
Preston and husband John Travolta have kept low profiles since their 16-year-old son, Jett, died following a seizure in January. John Travolta did not participate in the promotion for his latest film, "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3."
Preston and Travolta can next be seen on screen in the November release "Old Dogs" with Robin Williams and Matt Dillon.
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