Priscilla Presley says Elvis 'would be proud' of Riley Keough after reunion at the Emmys
Elvis Presley's former wife Priscilla shared a heartwarming message with their granddaughter Riley Keough as the actress came up short on her first Emmy nomination.
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Priscilla Presley was gushing with pride at the 75th Emmy Awards on Sunday as she reunited with her granddaughter, Riley Keough, in the public eye for the first time since their family feud.
The duo donned coordinating outfits as they anxiously awaited to hear if the 34-year-old would be taking home the hardware for Lead Actress in a Limited Anthology Series or Movie for her role in Daisy Jones and The Six.
The trophy ultimately went to Ali Wong for her role in Beef, making history as the first Asian-American to win the award, but Priscilla insisted Riley’s legendary grandfather would still have been proud of her regardless.
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, shortly after the awards ceremony in downtown Los Angeles, the 78-year-old gushed: I Loved being with my beautiful granddaughter at the Emmys last night.
“What a talented young woman. I know Elvis would have been very proud!”
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I Loved being with my beautiful granddaughter at the Emmy’s last night. What a talented young woman. I know Elvis would have been very proud! ♥️ pic.twitter.com/cxkkoWVUuZ
— Priscilla Presley (@Cilla_Presley) January 17, 2024
Riley seemingly wasn’t too taken aback at not winning the award, as she shared a prediction on Instagram before strutting the red carpet.
Alongside a candid clip of the singer and Sam Claflin rehearsing, she wrote: “I have so much love for everyone in this band and on this show.
“Everyone on this show worked harder than I’ve ever witnessed on any project actually for years. You’re all winners to me.
“I feel so blessed to have spent time with all of you and when I lose tonight, I lose for you.”
Riley is the eldest daughter of Priscilla and Elvis’ only child, Lisa Marie Presley, who tragically died on January 12 last year.
Priscilla and Riley’s united appearance at the Emmys seemingly marked the end of their feud over Lisa Marie’s estate as the 54-year-old had ownership of many of Elvis’ personal effects and memorabilia as well as the iconic Graceland property.
The duo strutted the red carpet in coordinating all-black Chanel ensembles, as the Hollywood star channeled her inner Daisy Jones with a sheer dress layered over a geometric patterned skirt.
The 78-year-old opted for a more modest display with a floor-length skirt, still with geometric patterns embroidered into the thick fabric, along with a sleek silk blouse.