Riley Keough is making sure her mother's memory and legacy live forever. Now one of the most sough-after actresses of her generation, Riley Keough is taking on the big weight of being the sole heiress of Graceland, becoming an Emmy-nominated actress, and a mother.
Lisa Marie Presley's death rocked the whole entertainment industry, spurring a legal battle between Keough and Priscilla Presley, her grandmother. But after the legalities and lawsuits have died down, Keough is now basking on the fame that she had long deserved while also talking about the last moments of her mother.
Riley Keough Talks About Last Dinner With Mother
In a new issue of Vanity Fair, Riley Keough recalled the last moment she saw her mother before passing away.
According to the "Daisy Jones & The Six" actress, the last time she saw her mother was during the post-Golden Globes party last January 2023, celebrating the success of Baz Lauhrmann's "Elvis." This was the last time that Lisa Marie was spotted alive.
She was deeply moved when Austin Butler took home the award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama. Lisa Marie Presley died on Jan. 12, 2023, two days after the Golden Globes.
"We had dinner," Keough remembered. "That was the last time I saw her. I remember thinking about how beautiful she looked, and that was my strongest memory of the dinner."
Lisa Marie Presley, in a stunning twist of fate, died of similar nature as his father, due to a bowel obstruction, BBC reported. Apparently, the obstruction was the result of adhesions that was caused by a weight-loss surgery she had years ago.
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Riley Keough Remembers Her Mother
Speaking in detail about her mother, Riley Keough described her to be "so unapologetically herself in every circumstance, and so strong."
"The life she had was not easy, and the treachery she endured and the lack of real love and real friends.... She definitely had some great friends and relationships in her life, but I don't think she really ever had.... People were just coming for her since she was born-wanting something from her and not being totally authentic," she furthered.
According to Keough, Lisa Marie had to develop a "very thick skin" as she was a "very powerful presence" but is also an "extremely" loving and loyal person.
"a fierce woman, and a really wonderful mother. I think that would be my summary because I'm her daughter. She was the best mom," she went on to say.
