Priscilla Presley and Elvis Presley

Priscilla Presley and Elvis Presley remain closely connected in entertainment history, but their careers developed in very different ways. Elvis became an international music and film icon, while Priscilla built her own career as an actress, businesswoman, author, and steward of the Presley legacy. They married in 1967 and welcomed their only child, Lisa Marie Presley, in 1968 before divorcing in 1973. Priscilla later played an important role in developing Graceland into a major public attraction.

Priscilla Presley and Elvis Presley Quick Bio

Category	Priscilla Presley	Elvis Presley
Full Name	Priscilla Ann Wagner / Priscilla Presley	Elvis Aaron Presley
Date of Birth	May 24, 1945	January 8, 1935
Age	81 years old in 2026	Died at 42 in 1977
Net Worth	Estimated around $10–$50 million, depending on the source and valuation	Estimated around $5 million at the time of his death; later estate values are substantially different
Birth Place	Brooklyn, New York City, USA	Tupelo, Mississippi, USA
Nationality	American	American
Nickname	Cilla, Pris; often known simply as Priscilla Presley	The King, The King of Rock ’n’ Roll
Profession	Actress, businesswoman, author, producer	Singer, actor, musician, soldier
Famous For	Marriage to Elvis Presley, acting career, business work and helping develop Graceland into a public attraction	Becoming one of the most influential figures in rock ’n’ roll, hit records, films and legendary live performances
Parents	James Wagner and Ann Beaulieu; raised by her mother and stepfather Paul Beaulieu	Vernon Presley and Gladys Presley
Siblings	Half-siblings in the Beaulieu family	Twin brother Jesse Garon Presley, who was stillborn; Elvis grew up as an only child
Marital Status	Previously married	Previously married
Spouse	Elvis Presley, 1967–1973	Priscilla Presley, 1967–1973
Children	Lisa Marie Presley and Navarone Garibaldi	Lisa Marie Presley
Family Legacy	Mother of Lisa Marie Presley and grandmother of Riley Keough and other grandchildren	Father of Lisa Marie Presley and grandfather of Riley Keough through Lisa Marie
Height	About 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)	About 5 ft 11 in–6 ft (1.80–1.83 m)
Weight	Estimated around 55–60 kg	Varied considerably throughout his life; estimates commonly range from about 77–118 kg depending on the period
Hair Color	Naturally brown/dark brown; famously styled very dark	Naturally brown; famously wore his hair very dark/black
Eye Color	Blue	Blue
Education	Attended schools in West Germany and later completed high school in Memphis	Graduated from L. C. Humes High School in Memphis in 1953
Hobbies & Interests	Fashion, beauty, horses, animals, travel, acting and family life	Music, gospel, martial arts, cars, horses, movies and family
Instagram	@priscillapresley	No personal Instagram; official Elvis-related accounts exist
Career Began	Acting career developed in the 1970s; later became involved in Presley business interests	Professional recording career began in the 1950s
Major Acting Work	Dallas and The Naked Gun film series	Jailhouse Rock, Viva Las Vegas, Blue Hawaii and numerous other films
Music Career	Not primarily a recording artist	Major international recording and performing career
Business Career	Helped develop and manage Presley-related business interests and Graceland	Built major wealth through music, films, performances and related business ventures
Graceland Connection	Played a major role in transforming Graceland into a museum and tourist attraction after Elvis’s death	Purchased Graceland in 1957 and lived there for many years
Marriage Year	Married Elvis on May 1, 1967	Married Priscilla on May 1, 1967
Divorce Year	Divorce finalized in 1973	Divorce finalized in 1973
Only Child Together	Lisa Marie Presley, born February 1, 1968	Lisa Marie Presley, born February 1, 1968
Career Recognition	Recognized for acting, business work and preserving the Presley legacy	Widely known as the “King of Rock ’n’ Roll” and one of the defining performers of 20th-century popular music
Legacy	Closely associated with Elvis’s legacy while maintaining an independent career	Enduring musical and cultural legacy that continues decades after his death
Death	—	August 16, 1977, Memphis, Tennessee