Priscilla Presley has long been open about her role as both a mother and a guardian of the Presley name. In her upcoming memoir, the 80-year-old shares honest reflections on her daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, and her high-profile marriage to Michael Jackson. The relationship shocked the world in the mid-1990s, and Priscilla admits she struggled with it from the start.
According to The Sun, which published an excerpt of the book, Priscilla confessed she was “appalled” when Lisa Marie married Jackson in 1994. The union lasted only two years, yet it drew constant headlines and speculation. For Priscilla, the concern was not just about her daughter’s happiness but also about Jackson’s true intentions.
Priscilla Presley’s Candid Confession
In Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis, Priscilla describes how she directly questioned Lisa Marie Presley about the marriage. She wanted to know if the relationship was physical, admitting that she had doubts. Lisa Marie confirmed that it was, but Priscilla remained uneasy.
Priscilla explained that she believed Jackson targeted the Presley family rather than simply falling for Lisa Marie. “I knew in my bones that Michael wasn’t marrying Lisa Marie; he was marrying the Presley dynasty,” she wrote. She added that Jackson projected innocence in public, but behind the scenes, she thought he was manipulative. Priscilla even imagined Elvis Presley “sighing with relief” when the marriage ended in divorce.
Lisa Marie Presley’s Side Of The Story
Lisa Marie Presley offered her own perspective in her memoir, which was released after her death. She recalled that Jackson confessed his love and told her he wanted to marry and start a family. Although hesitant at first, she admitted she soon believed she was in love as well.
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She also revealed that Jackson was a virgin when they began dating, which shocked her. Their romance quickly became physical because Jackson insisted on it. Lisa Marie said she gave in, thinking their bond would last. Although the marriage was brief, it left an unforgettable mark on her life and the Presley story.