Priscilla Presley (full name Priscilla Ann Beaulieu Presley, née Wagner) is an American actress, screenwriter, producer, and entrepreneur. Priscilla was the only official wife of the king of rock and roll Elvis Presley.
After the divorce from Elvis Presley, Priscilla did not officially marry again, although she had plenty of fans. After the death of the king of rock and roll, she created a museum dedicated to the singer. She also released a book of memories and starred in several documentary projects about the personal life and work of Elvis.
Priscilla's life is connected with another of the most famous singers - the king of pop music Michael Jackson. For some time she was his mother-in-law.
Since 1978, Priscilla's creative biography has been associated with cinema. She starred in feature films and documentaries, and also took part in television projects. She is best known for her roles in the films: "The Naked Gun", "Dallas", "Stuntmen", "Austin Powers: An International Man of Mystery", "Tales from the Crypt", "Merloes Place".
Biography facts
The girl was born in America in the spring of 1945. She does not remember her real father. He served in the United States Air Force and died when Priscilla was just a few months old. Only during her school years did she find out who her real father was, accidentally discovering a photograph of him in the family archive.
Four years later, my mother remarried to Paul Beaulieu. He was a Marine. In 1949 he joined the United States Air Force, trained to be a pilot, and retired in 1976 as Special Assistant Commander. In the same year, the family moved to California, where Paul began working as a contractor.
The adoptive father gave Priscilla a middle name and his last name. She has since become Priscilla Ann Beaulieu. She has five half-sisters and brothers.
The family, due to the service of the father, was forced to constantly move from place to place. When Priscilla was fourteen years old, they settled in Germany, in the town of Wiesbaden. By coincidence, it was at this time and in this city that Elvis Presley was serving.
The girl met him in one of the clubs. Elvis was ten years older than Priscilla, but this did not become an obstacle to their friendship. Priscilla's father was unhappy with her acquaintance with the young man and constantly monitored their meetings.
After the end of the service, Elvis left for the United States, but continued to correspond with Priscilla. They met in 1963, when the parents still allowed the girl to go to Elvis. At that time, Priscilla was only seventeen years old. In Memphis, where the Presley estate was located, she graduated from the Immaculate Conception Cathedral School.
Creative career
Priscilla began acting in films after her divorce from Elvis. First she tried herself as a model, then came to television, where she participated in several entertainment programs and shows.
The death of her ex-husband was a real blow to her. She decided to devote herself entirely to working in the cinema in order to somehow distract herself from memories and difficult thoughts.
Priscilla's most notable work was the role in the TV series "Dallas", which was released on screens for thirteen years.
In the parody comedy series The Naked Gun, Priscilla played alongside the famous actor Leslie Nielsen.
The actress has often appeared on the television screen in documentaries and programs dedicated to the work of Elvis Presley. In 2018, Priscilla became a co-producer of a new documentary about the life of the king of rock 'n' roll, where she spoke not only about living together, but also about how relatives fought Elvis' addiction to potent drugs.
Personal life
Elvis Presley and Priscilla Beaulieu were married in 1967. A year later, the couple had a daughter, Lisa-Marie. Family life was initially successful, but the birth of a daughter was the cause of the first quarrels. Priscilla was not going to become a housewife and deal only with her family. She also dreamed of a stellar career and wanted to perform on stage.
Gradually, the relationship between husband and wife began to deteriorate. In October 1973, the couple officially divorced. After the divorce, Priscilla left her husband's surname - Presley.
In 1984, Priscilla lived in a civil marriage with Marco Garibaldi. Their relationship lasted until 2006. In 1987, the couple had a son, Navarone.
