Priscilla Presley needs no introduction. She was once famously married to the King of Rock and Roll – Elvis Presley. Though they divorced before his death, Presley remained on good terms with her ex and even served as executor of his estate. She was instrumental in turning the estate into a very profitable organization. She also played a pivotal role in making his Graceland mansion a major tourist attraction. Find out more about Presley here, including her net worth, son and more.
Priscilla Presley Bio (Age)
Priscilla Ann Presley (née Wagner, later Beaulieu) was born on 24 thdated May 1945 in Brooklyn, New York. Her father’s name was James Wagner while her mother’s name was Anna Lilian Iversen. Her father died when she was only six months old and her mother remarried an Air Force officer named Paul Beaulieu. This second marriage produced her sister named Michelle Hovey. Because of the nature of her adoptive father’s job, Priscilla Presley had the life of a regular army brat. She spent her formative years in various cities such as Connecticut, New Mexico, Maine and Del Valle, Texas. Air Force duties eventually prompted the entire family to relocate to the German city of Wiesbaden. In Germany, Presley would meet the man who would change her life forever.
Man
Priscilla Presley first met her future husband in September 1959 in Germany. By this time, Elvis was already a popular musician, but was stationed in Germany for conscription. At first glance, it was a love affair for the couple, but they had to take things slow as she was only 14 years old. They started seeing each other but had to do it within the limits allowed by their parents. Elvis eventually returned to the States in 1960 and Priscilla joined him in 1962. The couple continued their relationship, eventually tying the knot on stDay of May 1967. There were insinuations that Elvis was pressured into marrying her, but she dismissed such. Whatever it is, the couple were married for six years and divorced in 1973. The breakdown of their marriage was caused by Elvis’s busy schedule, which meant they spent a lot of time apart. They have also been a subject of cheating and infidelity on both sides.
Son
Priscilla Presley has two children. Their first child is a daughter – Lisa Marie Presley with her former husband Elvis. Lisa Marie inherited her parents’ artistic genes and is both a musician and an actress. She has released three albums To Whom It May Concern (2003), Now What (2005) and Storm & Grace (2012). She also had a colorful love life, marrying and divorcing four times. Her ex-husbands include actor Nicholas Cage and King of Pop Michael Jackson. Regarding her second child, Priscilla Presley had a 22-year relationship with American entrepreneur Marco Garibaldi. This relationship produced a son named Navarone Garibaldi. Navarone is a musician and frontman of the band Them Guns.
Wealth (income and earnings)
Priscilla Presley has an estimated net worth of $150 million. She accumulated her fortune through hard work. It must be noted that in the 1960’s, when Presley got married, society frowned upon women who had jobs. The women were expected to stay home and play house while the men brought home the bacon. As a result, although Presley wanted a career in modeling or dancing, she was unable to do either of those things. Her situation was further complicated by the fact that her husband didn’t like the idea of her work. After her divorce, Presley finally had the freedom to do whatever she wanted. She founded a successful fashion boutique called Bis & Beau.
She also began acting, making her Hollywood debut in a 1983 episode of The Fall Guy. Presley then landed memorable roles inthe Naked Gun films, as well as the soap opera – Dallas. Ironically, Presley was the one who saved his fortune from bankruptcy, even though her ex-husband never wanted her to work. When Elvis passed away in 1977, his father initially served as executor of his estate before Presley assumed power. She discovered that taxes and other expenses had almost swallowed Graceland Mansion and hired a team to transform the mansion into a major tourist attraction. Priscilla Presley also took on responsibilities for licensing, music releases, television and video projects, and merchandising, and was able to turn the estate into a $100 million trust.See Also: Vivian Liberto – Bio, Ethnicity, Johnny Cash’s First Wife Facts
More facts about Elvis Presley’s wife
• There is a square named after her in Egersund, Norway. Her maternal grandfather was Norwegian.
• She took part in the sixth season of Dancing with the Stars. Her partner was professional dancer Louis Van Amstel.
• Presley has an honorary doctorate. from the renowned Rhodes College.
• She has revealed that she and the king never had sex until they got married. However, this fact has been disputed by some.
• The New York native is a member of the controversial Church of Scientology.
• Presley is also a producer and has films like Breakfast with Einstein .
