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United States Riley Keough has established herself as a versatile actress and producer, notably starring in acclaimed films and television series and co-directing a Caméra d'Or-winning film.
Riley Keough is the brand's new ambassador, modeling in Chanel's spring 2024 campaign. She has also performed at Chanel's Spring-Summer 2025 Ready to Wear show, performing Prince's 'When Doves Cry' on a swing in a birdcage.
Keough has engaged with the Tribeca Festival through a mentorship program, sharing her creative process with aspiring female filmmakers.
Riley Keough was signed as the 'Summer 2013 ambassador' for the Australian fashion brand.
Keough appeared in director So Yong Kim's short film 'Spark and Light,' which was commissioned by the fashion brand Miu Miu.
Danielle Riley Keough was born on May 29, 1989, in Santa Monica, California, to musicians Lisa Marie Presley and Danny Keough. She is the eldest grandchild of Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley. Keough’s early life involved moving between her mother’s Los Angeles home, her father’s more modest residences in Hawaii and Los Angeles, and the Graceland Estate in Memphis, Tennessee. This diverse upbringing exposed her to varied environments. Keough began her professional career at age 15 in modeling, making runway appearances for prestigious brands such as Dolce & Gabbana and Dior. She also graced the cover of “Vogue” with her mother and grandmother, establishing her presence in the fashion industry from a young age.
Keough transitioned to acting in 2010, making her film debut as Marie Currie in “The Runaways.” This marked a turning point in her career, leading to roles in independent films like “The Good Doctor” (2011) and “Magic Mike” (2012). Her career gained further momentum with her role as Capable in the critically acclaimed “Mad Max: Fury Road” (2015). In 2016, she achieved a breakthrough with her performance in the first season of the anthology series “The Girlfriend Experience,” which earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film. The same year, her work in Andrea Arnold’s “American Honey” garnered an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Supporting Female, solidifying her reputation for strong dramatic performances.
Beyond acting, Keough has expanded her involvement in the film industry as a producer and director. In 2017, she co-founded the production company Felix Culpa with Gina Gammell. Their collaborative efforts culminated in the co-direction and production of the film “War Pony” (2022), which won the Caméra d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, recognizing it as the best debut feature film. Keough also served as an executive producer for “Sasquatch Sunset” (2024) and produced “Manodrome” (2023). In 2023, she starred in the Amazon Prime Video miniseries “Daisy Jones & The Six,” earning nominations for a Golden Globe and a Primetime Emmy Award. Following her mother’s passing in 2023, Riley Keough became the sole owner of Graceland, preserving her family’s legacy.
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