Introduction
At 84, Ann-Margret Finally Tells the Truth About Elvis Presley
In the twilight of a dazzling career that spans more than six decades, legendary actress and performer Ann-Margret is finally opening up about a chapter of her life long shrouded in mystery: her relationship with Elvis Presley. At 84, the star reflects with heartfelt honesty and grace on the deep connection she once shared with the King of Rock and Roll—a romance that, for decades, was the subject of both speculation and fascination.
Born Ann-Margret Olsson in Sweden in 1941, she immigrated to the United States as a child and rose from humble beginnings to become one of Hollywood’s most magnetic talents. Her breakthrough came with the 1963 film Bye Bye Birdie, and just a year later, she starred alongside Elvis Presley in Viva Las Vegas. The chemistry between them was undeniable on screen—and just as powerful off it.
Now, Ann-Margret recalls their relationship not with sensationalism, but with tenderness. She remembers their shared laughter, their late-night dances, and the emotional depth of a bond formed between two young stars navigating fame’s relentless spotlight. She speaks of Elvis’s humor, his pain, and the music that always lived inside him. Though their romance was ultimately eclipsed by his commitment to Priscilla Presley and the pressures of his image, their connection remained real and unforgettable.
In a touching detail, she reveals that even after their affair ended, Elvis continued to send her flowers—always in the shape of a guitar—whenever she opened a new show in Las Vegas. It was a silent, enduring tribute from a man she never stopped respecting.
Ann-Margret’s story is not just a reflection on a lost love, but a tribute to the man behind the legend—a final love letter spoken softly with truth, dignity, and enduring affection.