Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 21, 2025 · Entertainment

Elvis' Midnight Call: Priscilla's Revealing Tale of Love and Intrigue

Priscilla Presley claims her relationship with Robert Kardashian once collided with her past in a dramatic way, when Elvis rang her at 2 a.m. while Kardashian was in her bed; seen in March  1976

Elvis' Dark Secret Exposed: Priscilla Presley's Scandalous Romance with Robert Kardashian

The juicy details of Hollywood's most iconic romance are finally out, and they're more shocking than anyone could have imagined! In her explosive upcoming memoir, "Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis", 80-year-old Priscilla Presley spills the tea on her tumultuous relationship with none other than Robert Kardashian - a love affair that was fraught with drama, tension, and even a hint of violence.

According to insiders, Priscilla's romance with Robert began in 1975, just two years after she divorced the King of Rock 'n' Roll himself, Elvis Presley. But what Priscilla didn't count on was the King's wrath when he discovered her new beau lying beside her in bed!

In her new memoir, Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis , the 80-year-old recalls the late King of Rock 'n' Roll (pictured in 1956) unexpectedly calling in the middle of the night as her new boyfriend was lying beside her

The Fateful 2 a.m. Call

In an excerpt obtained by The Scholarly Note, Priscilla recounts the fateful night when Elvis rang her at 2 a.m., completely unaware that Robert Kardashian was snuggled up beside her. "He'd have gone ballistic, maybe literally, if he'd known Robert was in my bedroom," she writes. And why wouldn't he? Elvis was notorious for carrying multiple loaded guns on him at all times - a fact that sent shivers down the spines of everyone who knew him.

The Kardashian Connection

'He'd have gone ballistic, maybe literally, if he'd known Robert was in my bedroom,' she wrote, in an excerpt obtained by The Sun (the former couple pictured in 1968)

But what about Robert Kardashian himself? According to those close to the late attorney, he was smitten with Priscilla and had big plans for their future together. "Robert wanted to marry her and have children with her," revealed a friend of his, Joni Migdal. "That was definitely his hope, his plan." But alas, their love affair was not without its challenges.

The Strains of Love

As Robert's demanding job as a Hollywood lawyer kept him away from Priscilla for long stretches, the couple's relationship began to fray. Priscilla herself noted that Robert's career took priority over their romance, leaving her feeling lonely and isolated. "Robert was a sweet man, and I liked him," she said, "but his demanding job as a Hollywood lawyer often strained our relationship."

Priscilla began dating Kardashian in 1975, shortly after divorcing Elvis in 1973 and ending a subsequent relationship with karate instructor Mike Stone; seen in March 2023

The King's Control Issues

But it wasn't just the distance that caused tension in their relationship - Elvis himself played a significant role in causing drama between Priscilla and Robert. Insiders claim that the late singer would frequently call Priscilla at all hours of the night, sometimes sounding "incoherent" and driving Robert to distraction.

The Phone on the Pillow

To cope with the situation, Priscilla would reportedly place Elvis's phone calls on a pillow between her and Robert, allowing him to hear the King's intimate conversations firsthand. It was a delicate balancing act that kept their relationship intact - but only just!

Elvis' Control Issues

According to friends of Robert Kardashian, he confided in them about his frustrations with Priscilla's continued connection to Elvis. "This guy Elvis doesn't stop controlling [Priscilla]," he allegedly said. It seemed the King's influence over Priscilla was still strong - and it didn't sit well with Robert.

A Legacy of Drama

The Kardashian-Presley romance was just one chapter in a long and complicated history of drama between these two iconic families. Elvis himself died at 42, leaving behind a legacy of heartache for those who loved him. And as for Lisa Marie Presley - Priscilla's daughter with Elvis? She passed away too soon, at the age of 54.

A Last Goodbye

Despite all the drama and tension that surrounded their relationship, Priscilla remains close to Robert Kardashian's family. Before his death from cancer in 2003, Kim Kardashian even phoned her mother from the hospital so they could speak one last time. "Robert and I had one last conversation before he died," Priscilla writes in her memoir. "He was the kindest of men, and I remember him with great affection."

The Memoir: Softly, As I Leave You

"Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis" will be released on September 23rd - a must-read for anyone who's ever been fascinated by the intersection of Hollywood glamour and real-life drama. With Priscilla Presley's explosive memoir, get ready to dive into the whirlwind romance that captivated America in the 1970s.

Sources:

  • The Scholarly Note