Priscilla Thompson

Priscilla Presley, an iconic figure in her own right, has been overshadowed by her association with Elvis Presley. Born Priscilla Beaulieu, she first met the legendary musician at a party when she was just 14 years old and he was on a tour of duty for the United States Army in Germany. The two instantly connected, but their age difference and other factors made their relationship quite tumultuous. They eventually got married in 1967, but divorced six years later. Despite the challenges they faced, Priscilla has always maintained that Elvis was a loving husband and father to their daughter Lisa Marie Presley. After Elvis dominated the 2022 awards season, Priscilla took center stage in Sofia Coppola's biopic, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival in September 2022. The film is based on Priscilla's 1985 memoir, 'Elvis and Me', and focuses on their relationship from her perspective. It explores the highs and lows of their love story, from their first encounter to Elvis' dream-world estate at Graceland. Sofia Coppola was drawn to Priscilla's memoir because she could relate to Priscilla's experience of growing up in the shadow of a public figure. She also wanted to portray a different side of the Elvis and Priscilla story, one that delved deeper into their personal lives and emotions. The film stars Cailee Spaeny as young Priscilla Presley and Jacob Elordi as Elvis Presley.