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Inside Priscilla Presley's life after Elvis, including whether she remarried, and what she's said about their relationship over the years
Inside Priscilla Presley's life after Elvis, including whether she remarried, and what she's said about their relationship over the years
Ayomikun Adekaiyero,Eve CrosbieSep 7, 2023, 04:15 IST
Singer Elvis Presley and his bride Priscilla Ann Beaulieu, pose for a photograph following their wedding at the Aladdin Hotel on May 1, 1967.Bettmann/Getty Images
Priscilla Presley's relationship with Elvis Presley is the focus of Sofia Coppola's new film "Priscilla."
The pair got married in 1967 but separated in 1972.
The pair met in 1959 at a party in Germany while he was serving in the army. Priscilla was only 14 at the time, while Elvis was 24. Despite the age gap, the pair began dating and eventually got married in 1967.
However, after both parties had affairs, they separated in 1972 and finalized their divorce a year later. According to People, Priscilla got $1.7 million plus $8,000 a month until 1983 in the divorce settlement.
Here's what to know about Priscilla's life after their separation.
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In 1972, Priscilla Presley had an affair with a karate instructor while she was married to Elvis Presley.
Mike Stone and Priscilla Presley in 1975.Frank Edwards / Fotos International / Getty Images
In 1973, Priscilla gave her first tell-all interview after the divorce.
Lisa Marie Presley, Priscilla Presley and Elvis Presley in 1970.GAB Archive/Redferns
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In 1976, Priscilla almost became a Kardashian after dating Robert Kardashian for a year.
Priscilla is also rumored to have had short romances with a hairdresser, a financier, a British TV executive, a restaurant owner, Julio Iglesias, and Richard Gere.Ron Galella / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images
Elvis died in 1977, leaving his estate to his father.
Elvis Presley smiles during a press conference inside his private railroad car at Los Angeles Union Station, California, on April 20, 1960.HPM/AP
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In 1978, Priscilla gives her first interview after Elvis' death and says she wants to pursue acting.
Priscilla Presley and Lisa Marie Presley in 1981.Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images
In 1978, Priscilla also spoke about her new relationship with actor Michael Edwards.
Priscilla and Mike Edwards in 1978.Ron Galella / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images
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Vernon Presley died in 1979, putting Priscilla in charge of Elvis' estate.
Priscilla Presley on May 4, 1982, at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee.Ron Galella/Getty Images
In 1984, Priscilla began dating Marco Garibaldi, who was her longest-lasting relationship.
Priscilla Presley and her boyfriend Marco Garibaldi attend the "The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear" premiere on June 13, 1991.Ron Galella, Ltd. / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images
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In 1985, Priscilla released her tell-all memoir, "Elvis and Me." It has sold more than 4 million copies.
Cailee Spaeny as Priscilla Presley in "Priscilla."A24
The same year, Priscilla also opened up about intimate aspects of her and Elvis' life together, the most famous being her sit down with Barbara Walters.
Priscilla Presley in 1985.Harry Langdon / Getty Images
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In 1987, Priscilla had her second child with Garibaldi.
Lisa Marie with Riley, Benjamin, and her half-brother Navarone Garibaldi in 2002.CHRIS DELMAS/AFP via Getty Images
In 1988, Priscilla began her film-producing career.
Lisa Marie Presley and Priscilla Presley in 2005.Michael Tullberg/Getty Images
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In 2012, Priscilla said Elvis wasn't a hands-on father, leaving her to be the disciplinarian.
Priscilla Presley, Lisa Marie Presley & Elvis Presley.Magma Agency/WireImage
On the 40th anniversary of Elvis' death in 2017, Priscilla said that Elvis is still "so much a part of our lives."
Priscilla in 2023 and in 1967 with her former husband, Elvis.Bettmann / Contributor / Getty Images / Stefania D'Alessandro / WireImage
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In 2021, Priscilla opened up about how codependent she became during her marriage to Elvis.
Priscilla Presley in November 2022.TOMMASO BODDI/AFP/Getty Images
In 2022, Priscilla supported Baz Luhrmann's biopic about her husband's life and career
Priscilla Presley attends the photocall for "Elvis" during the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival.Lionel Hahn/Getty Images
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Priscilla and Elvis' only daughter, Lisa Marie, died earlier this year.
Priscilla Presley speaks at the public memorial for her daughter, Lisa Marie Presley.Jason Kempin/Getty Images
Lisa Marie's death resulted in a legal dispute between Priscilla and her granddaughter Riley Keough over the control of Graceland.
Priscilla Presley and Riley Keough on May 7, 2016, in Hollywood, California.Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic/Getty Images
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A year after "Elvis," Priscilla became the subject of her own film, "Priscilla," which is an adaptation of her memoir.
Sofia Coppola, Cailee Spaeny, Jacob Elordi, and Priscilla Presley at the 2023 Venice International Film Festival.Marilla Sicilia / Archivio Marilla Sicilia/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images