Introduction
Behind the Glamour: Mike Stone Breaks His Silence and Exposes Priscilla Presley’s Darkest Secret
At 89 years old, Mike Stone — the controversial former lover of Priscilla Presley — has finally broken his silence, shedding light on one of the most explosive secrets surrounding Elvis Presley’s life. In his recent revelations, Stone challenges the long-standing image of Priscilla as the innocent and passive figure she has portrayed for decades, aligning with many of the claims found in the controversial book Child Bride by Suzanne Finstad.
According to the book, Priscilla wasn’t the quiet girl who accidentally fell into Elvis’s world. Instead, it’s suggested that she actively pursued Curry Grant, a man connected to Elvis, when she was just 14 years old. Grant claimed Priscilla seduced him and used their relationship as a means to craft the perfect persona that would appeal to Elvis: shy, obedient, and sweet — the “Southern belle” ideal.
The same pattern seemed to repeat itself with Mike Stone. A respected karate instructor connected to martial arts legends like Chuck Norris, Mike initially had no interest in pursuing Priscilla. But she pursued him relentlessly — calling his dojo, waiting on hold for long periods, and even insisting on becoming his student despite the long commute. At the time, Priscilla was still married to Elvis, and Mike was married with a pregnant wife. Yet, that did not stop her.
Stone claims Priscilla’s actions went far beyond emotional betrayal. He believes her manipulations and calculated behavior played a role in the emotional decline of Elvis during his final years. She even accused Curry Grant of inappropriate behavior to cut him off from Elvis’s circle, despite evidence showing otherwise. And following Elvis’s death, although she was not included in his will, Priscilla allegedly maneuvered her way into co-executive control of his estate.
Mike Stone paints a picture of a woman who wasn’t a victim, but a calculated pursuer — someone who sought power and control in every relationship she entered. Whether this is truth or interpretation remains up for debate, but Stone’s account — echoed by historical inconsistencies and the Child Bride narrative — casts a long shadow over Priscilla’s carefully curated public image.
Was Priscilla Presley misunderstood? Or was she manipulating her story all along? The question now belongs to the public.