Priscilla Presley's Memoir: Unveiling the Truth Behind Lisa Marie's Marriage to Michael Jackson
Priscilla Presley has shared insights into her daughter Lisa Marie's short-lived marriage to Michael Jackson in her memoir, Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis. Priscilla criticized Michael as a manipulative individual who married Lisa Marie for the Presley family name rather than genuine love. She expressed her dismay when Lisa Marie informed her of the marriage in 1994, believing that Michael sought to benefit from the Presley dynasty's reputation.
According to Priscilla, Michael pursued Lisa Marie during his child abuse scandal to improve his public image. She described Michael as manipulative and suggested that he had ulterior motives in his relationship with Lisa Marie. Priscilla found her interactions with Michael to be strange, as he avoided her and preferred the company of children over adults at family gatherings.
Lisa Marie revealed to Priscilla that Michael wanted to have a child, but Priscilla advised her to take more time to understand him before starting a family. Priscilla also asked uncomfortable questions about the nature of Lisa Marie's relationship with Michael, reflecting her concerns about their marriage. When Lisa Marie filed for divorce less than two years later, Priscilla felt a sense of relief, believing that Elvis would have shared the sentiment.
Following his split from Lisa Marie, Michael had children with his second wife, Debbie Rowe, while Lisa Marie had children with her first husband, Danny Keough, and fourth husband, Michael Lockwood. Tragically, both Michael and Lisa Marie passed away prematurely, leaving behind a complex legacy. Priscilla's memoir provides a glimpse into the personal dynamics and challenges faced by her family during this tumultuous period.