Lisa Marie Presley the only child of music legend Elvis Presley, lived a life which was deeply impactful. As a singer and song writer she was able to make her way through life, and with that became a mother. Recent insights reveal much of her protective nature towards her kids as well as a few unique views into what she wanted.
Lisa Marie's Relationship with her Daughter
Riley Keough who co-authored "From Here to the Great Unknown" along with her mother shared a lot of unseen parts of their family. Lisa Marie did all she could to protect her children from negative press which resulted in them having some lack of knowledge of public controversies involving her.
Riley's Lack of Awareness
Riley Keough admitted on the podcast "Call Her Daddy" to not having been aware of any claims made against Michael Jackson whom Lisa Marie was married to at a time during her childhood. The daughter even confessed to never inquiring about her time.
Growing up in a Celebrity Family
Riley made note of not being more surprised when her mother was with Jackson since being around the celebrity world was already a normal occurrence to her family. However there were many areas she had blind spots to as well due to choices made by Lisa Marie and those who helped to raise her. This also speaks to the methods in which many families work on keeping children safe by giving minimal information regarding heavy subject matter.
Parent and Family Roles
Lisa Marie made a habit of never letting her kids experience any arguments or tension in a relationship. Instead they created a very specific version of family. Her approach caused those in her life such as her daughter to feel heartbroken at the end of each relationship she pursued because she wasn't clear with details of the cause for those breakups.
Lisa Marie's Romantic Relationships
Her book, which was co-authored by her daughter has revealed intimate information that wasn’t made previously available before. This included information on how her connection with Micheal Jackson was established with deep passion.
Relationship with Michael Jackson
Lisa Marie's memoir has revealed to fans Michael had expressed love and intent to have children and she mentioned the feeling being mutual at that time in her life. She also revealed that Micheal was a virgin at the start of the relationship with her. The way she remembered it she noted that she felt he was someone remarkable that she hadn't seen other than her own father.
Defending Micheal
Lisa Marie did note within the writing to not witness the actions that were claimed of Michael and that in turn was one of the reasons that she knew he wasn't that person. This has created a different view on her perception of her time with him to see him more in a loving manner.
Lisa Marie's Rebellious Nature
Lisa Marie had a time in her life where she was rebellious which is similar to some of what Riley endured at different points in her own youth. It’s seen in multiple generations which also creates relatability.
Arrest as a Teen
Riley described a specific moment where her rebellious youth was present when she was arrested while at an unexpected house party that was listed as being up for sale. That arrest meant that she needed to make the call to her mom to be picked up from jail which then was a moment that defined her journey.
Protecting her Daughter from Details
Despite Lisa Marie’s history when raising her own children she was protective to try and shield them from these types of encounters while wanting to help them learn their own life lessons. Lisa Marie was very upset with the news but was also trying to figure how she could help guide her children through their experiences while she had to work though hers.
The Bond with her Son and Family
Lisa Marie and Riley decided to get matching tattoos of their brother’s name and show their connection for each other’s lives by showcasing the Tattoo designs in similar locations to where they remembered the ink on him. The significance was made clear to always represent their love and connection.
Ben Keough's Death
After his tragic suicide Lisa Marie was said to bring him home to continue to take care of him to have all that time that was taken away back. The tattoo with her daughter also created an interesting note that she was still protecting and providing care even in the hardest times.
Honoring her Memory
Riley acknowledged the two-year passing of her mother’s death with a touching tribute to remember her mother on social media. These type of intimate moments were what many viewers took from how the relationship seemed and helped to piece together who she was and how she operated as a loving mom and celebrity.
Lisa Marie's legacy
Lisa Marie Presley lived a life that went through fame and controversy but she chose to live it on her own terms and try to balance every element of it by focusing on family first. The insights have shown many different parts to her journey as an artist, mother, and friend to many.
Key Takeaways
- Lisa Marie tried to give her kids a safe space which sometimes was done by leaving out particular details about her personal life with family and relationships.
- Her time with Micheal Jackson and views on that have created an new take on a misunderstood and previously controversial area of her life.
- The dynamic she had with her daughter has shown an understanding in a unique light of similarities and unique personalities.
- The focus she had on the importance of her family was obvious to see and came across in all actions related to her life and death.
- She has always had an impact on pop culture through her personal choices, which were all meant to protect those she valued and loved the most.