Introduction
At 84, Ann-Margret Finally Tells the Truth About Elvis Presley: A Final Love Letter to the King
After a lifetime of stardom, elegance, and quiet dignity, Ann-Margret is finally ready to open up about the most talked-about chapter of her past — her intense and heartfelt relationship with Elvis Presley. Now 84, the legendary actress and performer offers a rare, honest look into a connection that has long fascinated fans and remained cloaked in mystery.
Their romance blossomed in 1964 on the set of Viva Las Vegas, where their on-screen chemistry quickly mirrored a passionate off-screen affair. Both were at the height of their fame — Elvis, already a global icon, and Ann-Margret, dubbed the “female Elvis” for her magnetic charisma, talent, and raw energy. They shared more than fame: a love of music, a fiery sense of humor, and the burden of living under constant public scrutiny.
But as Ann-Margret now reflects, their love, though real and powerful, was ultimately unsustainable. Elvis’s long-standing relationship with Priscilla Beaulieu — who would later become his wife — loomed heavily over them. Despite this, Ann-Margret never spoke ill of him. Out of deep respect and affection, she remained silent even after his death in 1977.
Now, she reveals tender memories: private dances filled with laughter, emotional conversations, and a bond rooted in mutual understanding. Elvis, she shares, continued to send her flowers — shaped like a guitar — whenever she opened a show in Las Vegas, long after their relationship had ended. She kept them all.
Ann-Margret speaks not with bitterness, but with grace and gratitude. Her words are not scandalous revelations, but a final love letter — to a man she loved deeply, to a moment in time that shaped her forever, and to the King she never forgot.