Priscilla Presley

Priscilla Ann Wagner was born on May 24, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York. Her biological father died in a plane crash when she was six months old, and her mother later remarried U.S. Air Force officer Paul Beaulieu, whose military career led the family to frequently relocate. In 1959, at age 14, she met Elvis Presley in West Germany during his military service. Their relationship developed, and she later moved to the United States to be with him.

Priscilla Presley married Elvis Presley on May 1, 1967, in Las Vegas, and their daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, was born in 1968. Following her separation and divorce from Elvis in 1973, Priscilla established herself as a businesswoman by co-founding the clothing boutique Bis & Beau in Los Angeles. After Elvis’s death in 1977, she took over as executor of his estate and successfully transformed Graceland into a major tourist attraction, becoming the chairperson and president of Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE). Under her leadership, the trust’s value grew significantly, securing Lisa Marie’s inheritance. She also launched her own fragrance line and bed linens collection, demonstrating diverse business acumen.

Presley also pursued an acting career, making her television debut as co-host of “Those Amazing Animals” in 1980. She later gained prominence for her role as Jenna Wade on the popular television series “Dallas” from 1983 to 1988. Her film career included starring alongside Leslie Nielsen in “The Naked Gun” film series (1988–1994). Beyond her ventures, Presley has been involved in charitable work as the Ambassador of the Dream Foundation since 2003 and has taken on executive producer roles for films like “Finding Graceland” and the animated series “Agent Elvis.”