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Riley Keough
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Danielle Riley Keough, known professionally as Riley Keough, is an American actress, model, and producer. Born on May 29, 1989, she is the eldest grandchild of the legendary musician Elvis Presley and the daughter of singer-songwriter Lisa Marie Presley and musician Danny Keough. Keough's career spans multiple facets of the entertainment industry, from modeling and acting to producing and directing.
May 29, 1989
Birth
Riley Keough was born on May 29, 1989, at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, California. She is the eldest child of Lisa Marie Presley and Danny Keough, and the eldest grandchild of Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley.
1994
Parents' Divorce and Mother's Subsequent Marriages
When Riley was five, her parents divorced. Her mother later married Michael Jackson briefly from 1994 to 1996, and then married actor Nicolas Cage for a short period. Riley spent her childhood alternating between her father's homes in Los Angeles and Hawaii, and her mother's homes in Los Angeles and Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee.
2004-2008
Modeling Career
Riley Keough began her career as a model at the age of 15, appearing in the Autumn/Winter 2004 ready-to-wear show for Dolce & Gabbana. She also appeared on the cover of 'Vogue' with her mother and grandmother.
2010
Film Debut in 'The Runaways'
Keough made her film debut in the musical biopic 'The Runaways,' portraying Marie Currie, the sister of the band's lead singer Cherie Currie. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival to favorable reviews.
2016
Breakthrough Role in 'The Girlfriend Experience'
Riley Keough had her breakthrough role as a law student-turned-escort in the first season of the anthology series 'The Girlfriend Experience,' based on the film of the same name by Steven Soderbergh. Her performance earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress.
2015
Marriage to Ben Smith-Petersen
Riley Keough married Australian stuntman Ben Smith-Petersen in Napa, California, after meeting him while filming 'Mad Max: Fury Road.'
2020
Brother's Passing and Continued Acting Career
Riley's brother, Benjamin Storm Keough, passed away in July 2020. Despite personal challenges, Keough continued her acting career, starring in films like 'Zola' and the series 'The Terminal List.'
2022
Co-Directing 'War Pony' and Becoming a Mother
Keough co-directed the drama 'War Pony' with Gina Gammell, which won the Caméra d'Or at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival. In the same year, it was confirmed that she and her husband, Ben Smith-Petersen, had a baby girl named Tupelo Storm.
2023
Leading Role in 'Daisy Jones & the Six' and Managing Family Estate
Riley Keough starred in the Amazon Prime series 'Daisy Jones & the Six,' earning nominations for a Golden Globe and a Primetime Emmy Award. Following her mother Lisa Marie Presley's death, Keough became the sole trustee of Promenade Trust, which controls her mother’s estate and the Graceland property.
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