The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Show Riley Keough On Love, Loss, & Continuing Lisa Marie Presley & Elvis Presley's Story & Legacy
Dec 9, 2024
Riley Keough, an Emmy-nominated actress and author of "From Here to the Great Unknown," discusses her deep connection to her late mother, Lisa Marie Presley, and grandfather, Elvis Presley. She opens up about navigating fame and grief, sharing how she processed her mother’s tapes while exploring their family legacy. The conversation covers the complexities of love and loss, the importance of open dialogues about death, and the challenges of crafting a personal narrative amid public scrutiny. Riley emphasizes the significance of genuine connections during difficult times.
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Elvis Stories
- Riley Keough's mom would share stories about Elvis, especially in Memphis, highlighting specific locations.
- She emphasized Elvis's love and the impact of his loss, but rarely discussed her grief openly until Riley was older.
Graceland Visits
- Keough and her brother stayed at Graceland in their 20s, sometimes getting stuck upstairs during tours due to fans.
- Security would bring them McDonald's while they waited for the tours to finish.
90's Paparazzi
- Lisa Marie protected her kids from Hollywood's chaos, but the 90s were intense.
- Paparazzi were relentless, even climbing trees, during the Michael Jackson era.
