Showbiz is full of ‘legacies’ – that is, people who come from a long line of actors, musicians, directors, producers, and entertainers.
For example, there’s Billie Lourd, who is the daughter of the late Star Wars’ Carrie Fisher (who herself was the daughter of Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds). Then, there’s mother-daughter duo Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson. And how can we forget the entire Skarsgard family?
But there aren’t many last names that are as internationally-recognised as ‘Presley’. The King of Pop was gone too soon, but not before passing on his legacy to his daughter Lisa Marie.
On the 13th January 2023, Lisa Marie has passed away at age 54, leaving behind three children.
Who Was Lisa Marie Presley?
Lisa Marie Presley was a singer, songwriter, and philanthropist. Despite her musical achievements, she is still most known for being the only child of the ‘King of Rock and Roll’ Elvis Presley and actress Priscilla Presley. Elvis died when Lisa Marie was just nine years old, but Lisa Marie didn’t inherit the estate until she turned 25. She was Owner and Chairman of the Board of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. until she sold most of the estate in 2005.
What Was Lisa Marie Presley’s Celebrity History?
Presley didn’t release her own music until 2003. Her debut album was called To Whom It May Concern and it reached #5 on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart. After that, she released two more albums: Now What in 2005k, and the critically-acclaimed Storm & Grace in 2012.
Who Did Lisa Marie Presley Date?
Besides her famous heritage, Lisa Marie Presley also made headlines for her love life. From 1988 to 1994, Presley was married to musician Danny Keough with whom she had two children. They remained close friends throughout Presley’s other marriages, and Keough even acted as best man in Presley’s fourth wedding to producer Michael Lockwood.
Just 20 days after finalising her divorce from Keough, Presley married her most famous spouse – ‘Prince of Pop’ Michael Jackson. They were only married for two years, but during that time, Presley supported Jackson through as the first wave of public accusations of child molestation came to light.
In 2000, Presley was engaged to musician John Oszajca, but she ended their relationship after meeting actor Nicolas Cage. She later married Cage in 2002, only to divorce him in 2004.
Who Was Lisa Marie Presley Married To?
Lisa Marie Presley married Michael Lockwood in 2006. Two years later, Lockwood became a first-time parent upon the birth of fraternal twins Harper and Finley. Presley filed for divorce in 2016 due to ‘irreconcilable differences’ and because she felt that Lockwood was using her financially. They finalised the divorce around May 2021.
Lisa Marie Presley’s Children
Riley Keough
Full name: Danielle Riley Keough
Birthday: May 29, 1989 (33)
Father: Danny Keough
Presley’s eldest is the most famous of the bunch. Riley Keough is an actress and model. You’ve probably seen her in films like Magic Mike or The Runaways. Keough’s biggest role was as Capable in Mad Max: Fury Road. She also guest-starred on Riverdale for one episode.
During her mum’s memorial service in late January, it was revealed that Riley and her husband, Ben Smith-Petersen, secretly welcomed their first daughter at the end of 2022.
“I hope I can love my daughter the way you loved me, the way you loved my brother and my sisters,” Ben read at the service, on behalf of his wife.
“Thank you for giving me strength, my heart, my empathy, my courage, my sense of humour, my manners, my temper, my wildness, my tenacity. I’m a product of your heart, my sisters are a product of your heart, my brother is a product of your heart.”
Ben Keough
Full name: Benjamin Storm Keough
Birthday: October 21, 1992 (died aged 27)
Father: Danny Keough
Compared to his older sister, Ben Keough was a lot more low-key. He had a couple of acting credits, but nothing major. One thing people have noticed, however, is how much Benjamin looked like Elvis. Lisa Marie agreed, saying that people often stopped her son for photos because of the uncanny resemblance.
Ben tragically passed away in July 2020 aged 27, leaving Lisa Marie “completely heartbroken, inconsolable and beyond devastated”.
Finley & Harper Lockwood
Full names: Finley Aaron Love Lockwood & Harper Vivienne Ann Lockwood
Birthday: October 7, 2008 (14 years old)
Father: Michael Lockwood
The most recent addition to the Presley family came in twos. Fraternal twins Finley and Harper were born in 2008 and have been frequently snapped alongside their mother at events.
Keeping Elvis’ Spirit Alive
Few industry families will ever match the legacy of Elvis Presley! Thankfully, Lisa Marie worked hard to keep that legacy alive and well. While none of her children will ever carry their grandfather’s famous last name, that’s okay – they’re too busy blazing their own paths.
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