Priscilla Presley is 78 years old as of 2023.
Priscilla Presley is a famous actress. She is the ex-wife of the late Elvis Presley, who died in 1977. After Elvis’s passing, Priscilla became the chairwoman of Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE).
Priscilla also had a successful career in acting. She starred as Jane Spencer in three Naked Gun movies. She also played the character Jenna Wade in the TV series Dallas.
Where is Priscilla Presley from?
Priscilla Presley is from Brooklyn. She was born on May 24, 1945. Her parents are Anna Lillian Iversen and James Wagner. Her dad was a US Navy veteran. When Priscilla was just six months old, her father died. While flying home on leave, her father died in a plane crash.
After the death of Priscilla’s dad, her mom married again. She married Paul Beaulieu. Paul served as an officer in the US Air Force. In 2018, Paul passed away.
How did Priscilla meet Elvis?
Elvis Presley and Priscilla’s paths first crossed during a party at his base in Bad Nauheim, Germany, on September 13, 1959. Elvis was serving in the Army at that time. The legendary singer Elvis reportedly appeared shy and awkward around her that night.
Priscilla's parents weren't thrilled about her late return home from the party and initially wanted her to steer clear of Elvis. However, they continued to see each other. They got married on May 1, 1967, in Las Vegas. The wedding was arranged by Elvis's manager, Tom Parker, for maximum publicity. It was a very brief ceremony.
During their marriage, Elvis and Priscilla both had affairs. With his resurging career after the 1968 comeback, Elvis was often on the road touring and performing in Las Vegas. He had various relationships with other women. Priscilla had an affair with her karate instructor. Elvis and Priscilla decided to separate on February 23, 1972. Their divorce was finalized on October 9, 1973.
Did Priscilla share any kids with Elvis?
Elvis and Priscilla share a daughter. Lisa Marie Presley was her given name. In 1968, on February 1st, Lisa was born. Lisa received all of Elvis' possessions upon his passing. Lisa also achieved success in the music business. She unfortunately died on January 12, 2023.
FAQs
A. Yes, when Elvis first met Priscilla, she was only 14 years old.
A. Priscilla was 22 years old when she gave birth to Lisa.
A. Lisa Marie was 54 years old at the time she died.
