Capital: | € 220 million |
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Age: | 74 |
Born: | May 24, 1945 |
Country of origin: | United States of America |
Source of wealth: | singer |
Last updated: | 2024 |
Short introduction
Priscilla Presley was born in New York on May 24, 1945. She became known as the ex-wife of Elvis Presley and made a career as an actress. She is also a successful entrepreneur.
Early life
Priscilla Ann Wagner was born in New York on May 24, 1945. Shortly after her birth, her father died in a plane crash and her mother married a Canadian Air Force officer a short time later. The family then took the name of this and Priscilla Wagner became Priscilla Beaulieu.
When the stepfather was transferred to Wiesbaden, Priscilla’s family moved to Germany. At the age of 14 she met Elvis Presley there. The mother and stepfather gave Priscilla permission to live in Graceland, Elvis’ villa in Memphis, after he promised to marry Priscilla when she was of age. On May 1, 1967, Elvis and Priscilla married in Las Vegas. Their daughter Lisa Marie was born nine months after the wedding. Divorce followed in 1973.
Career
After the divorce from Elvis, Priscilla Presley opened a boutique in posh Beverly Hills with a friend. Her customers included prominent personalities. She sold her share of the boutique in 1976 to go on trips. After Elvis’s death in 1977, Priscilla took acting classes. She appeared in some commercials. After the death of Elvis ‘father in 1979, Priscilla became a trustee of Elvis’ property. She also took over as President of “Elvis Presley’s Enterprises”. She demonstrated entrepreneurial skill by opening Graceland to fans and building it into a pilgrimage site and museum. As an actress, Priscilla became known for her role as Jenna Wade in the Dallas series. There she was a member of the team for five years. The role as the main actress alongside Leslie Nielsen in the trilogy “The Naked Gun” followed. She also had guest appearances in some series.
She also made a name for herself as a writer. In 1985 she published the book “Elvis and Me”. This was also filmed. For some years now, she has almost completely withdrawn from the public eye.
Career highlights
Priscilla Presley became really famous through her marriage to Elvis. But what is often overlooked is their skills as a businesswoman and entrepreneur. After Elvis’ death, Priscilla showed that she is a clever business woman. There was not much left of her ex-husband’s assets when he died. But she controlled the Elvis legacy and multiplied the remaining fortune through skilful marketing. But she has also shown a lot of skill as an entrepreneur in the accumulation of her own assets. She owns not only real estate, but also several restaurants in Washington, a perfume line that sells well, and a fashion line.
As an actress, her role in the trilogy “The Naked Gun” can be described as a highlight of her career.
Famous quotes
The name Priscilla Presley is mostly mentioned in the same breath as Elvis Presley. But she also says what important role the rock’n’roll king played in her life. “I don’t think I’ll ever find someone I love as much as Elvis. There is no point in comparing him to anyone. Yes, some of the men I was with made a difference, but Elvis was my first love, he will be my last ”.
Amazing facts
Some interesting information about Priscilla Presley:
Priscilla Presley is a member of Scientology. Lisa Marie, the daughter of hers and Elvis, was also a member.
Priscilla lived chaste on “Graceland” for a few years before her marriage to Elvis. She even graduated from high school there.
Priscilla Presley had a relationship with Marco Garibaldi, a Brazilian film producer, for several years. A son, Navaronne, comes from this relationship.