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SHOCKING REVEAL: Riley Keough Finally Breaks Silence on Presley Family “Upheaval” and the Future of Graceland
When a legendary family like the Presleys faces turmoil, the world watches closely. Recently, Riley Keough — daughter, heir, and now trustee of Lisa Marie Presley’s estate — opened up about the chaos following her mother’s sudden passing. Her story is not just about wealth, but also about grief, responsibility, and holding on to love through turbulent times.
Riley described the days after Lisa Marie’s death as feeling like “the carpet had been ripped out and the floor had melted” — a powerful image of shock and loss. Amid that, she was appointed sole trustee, a role carrying both emotional and financial weight as Graceland and Elvis Presley Enterprises hung in the balance.
Yes, there was conflict. Riley admitted there was “a bit of upheaval.” But she also confirmed things are stabilizing and expressed sadness over media portrayals of her grandmother, Priscilla Presley. At the end of the day, Riley said, all that matters is honoring Lisa Marie’s wishes.
The legal battle centered on a 2016 amendment to the will that removed Priscilla as co-trustee and instead named Riley and her late brother Benjamin. After months of strain, an agreement was reached: Riley paid Priscilla $1 million plus $400,000 for legal fees. Despite courtroom tension, the Presley women stood side by side at Lisa Marie’s Graceland memorial, proving that family bonds remain strong.
Beyond legal drama, Riley shared glimpses of her personal life: the joy of welcoming a daughter via surrogacy, her happy marriage to Ben Smith-Petersen, and cherished Thanksgiving memories at Graceland with traditional Southern dishes. These moments balance the weight of her family’s legacy with her own identity as a mother, wife, and artist.
Her career speaks for itself — from an Emmy-nominated role in Daisy Jones & The Six to directing War Pony. Riley is carving her own legacy, proving she is more than just Elvis’s granddaughter.
She also revealed her private struggle with Lyme disease and reflected on resilience after back-to-back losses — her brother in 2020, her mother in 2023. “I had a choice to give up or have the courage to work through it,” she said. And she chose strength.