Back in the days of her childhood, Lisa Marie Presley would often retreat to her bedroom at Graceland, where she'd sing along to her favorite 45s on a tiny record player. “My dad would catch me,” she fondly remembered. “I think he got a real kick out of it. He’d even put me up on the coffee table in front of everyone and make me sing.” These heartwarming moments with her father, Elvis Presley, are just a glimpse into the treasures Lisa Marie has left behind in her posthumous memoir, set to release on October 15.
Lisa Marie’s daughter, actress Riley Keough, took the reins to polish the manuscript after her mother’s sudden passing at the age of 54 last January. “Few people truly knew who my mom really was,” Riley reflects. The memoir promises to offer readers a deeper understanding of the woman behind the headlines, capturing the essence of her life in a way only Lisa Marie could articulate.
A close family friend exclusively revealed to Closer that Lisa Marie had been meticulously crafting her memoir for years. “It was about 90 percent finished when Riley, at 34, stepped in to complete it,” the friend disclosed. Lisa Marie’s unwavering commitment to authenticity shines through the pages, as she aimed to share her life without holding anything back.
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From her birth in 1968, Lisa Marie's life was a tapestry of both enchanting tales and challenging realities. The opulence of her upbringing, marked by extravagant gifts like diamond rings and fur coats, and even spontaneous flights to Utah for her first snow experience, often felt like a fairy tale. But beneath the glamour lay a more complex story, one filled with secrets Lisa Marie chose to keep hidden for years. Her memoir serves as a platform to defend her father's legacy from those who sought to tarnish it after his passing in 1977.
Defending the King
“They scared the hell out of me when I was a kid,” Lisa Marie confessed about the infamous "Memphis Mafia," Elvis' entourage. “I remember seeing the Playboys, the drugs, the women — I watched it all, and I watched them. I know the real story behind all of them.” Lisa Marie firmly believed that these individuals played a role in her father's untimely death. “These idiots were so disgusting — they helped him go down and were actually worse than he was,” she passionately argued. Their betrayal of her father, who valued his dignity above all else, left a lasting impact on her.
Complicated Ties
In her memoir, Lisa Marie delves into her intricate relationship with her mother, Priscilla Presley. “They fought a lot, disagreed on many things, but Lisa Marie always loved her,” the family friend shared. Despite the conflicts, Lisa Marie admired the deep love her parents shared. “She writes that her mother and father truly loved each other, that they were the love of each other’s lives. She doesn’t think her mother ever found love like that again,” the friend added, highlighting the emotional depth of her narrative.
Love Me Tender
No aspect of Lisa Marie's life is spared in her memoir, including her marriages to Danny Keough, Michael Jackson, Nicolas Cage, and Michael Lockwood. “I’m whimsical about things. I get caught up in the moment,” Lisa Marie admitted about her pursuit of true love. Her marriage to Danny, a musician she met in 1985 at the Church of Scientology Celebrity Center, seemed to offer her a glimpse of happiness. They tied the knot when Lisa Marie was 20 and welcomed children, Riley in 1989 and Benjamin in 1992. However, she believed her fame strained their relationship. “He was overshadowed, buried alive by my mere existence, and he resented it,” she explained, yet they remained close friends.
Her marriage to Michael Jackson, lasting from 1994 to 1996, also features prominently in the memoir. Lisa Marie revealed that Michael desired to have a child with her. “I got out of that one,” she joked, yet admitted she thought she could save him. “She really did love him,” her friend noted, emphasizing the sincerity of her feelings.
Always on My Mind
Writing about the tragic loss of her son Benjamin in 2020 was undoubtedly the most painful chapter for Lisa Marie. “I already battle with and beat myself up tirelessly and chronically, blaming myself every single day,” she candidly wrote. “Others will judge and blame you too, even secretly or behind your back, which is even more cruel and painful on top of everything else.” Reliving such heartbreak was arduous, but it was also therapeutic for Lisa Marie, helping her process her grief.
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Though Lisa Marie often shied away from the spotlight, she felt compelled to tell her story her own way. “I don’t like talking about myself,” she admitted, but recognized the importance of reclaiming her narrative from years of speculation and tabloid coverage. “I didn’t ask for all the attention, so I have a phobia against it. But at the same time, I would never take back any part of who I am or where I came from. I’m honored and proud of my family and my dad.”
