Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 25, 2025 · Entertainment

Riley Keough in the Spotlight: Family Drama, New Baby, and Spa Retreat!

The 36-year-old actress was spotted in casual and comfortable attire after visiting a spa in the Westlake area of Los Angeles on Wednesday

RILEY KEOUGH'S PRIVATE LIFE UNDER FIRE: GRANDMOTHER PRISCILLA PRESLEY'S SHOCKING CLAIMS AND FAMILY FEUDS EXPOSED

In a shocking turn of events, Riley Keough's private life has been thrust into the spotlight as her grandmother Priscilla Presley releases a tell-all memoir that reveals a tangled web of family secrets and scandals. The 36-year-old actress, known for her roles in "Daisy Jones & The Six" and "Zola," was spotted looking strained but stylish as she stepped out for a pamper session at a Los Angeles spa on Wednesday.

The makeup-free wonder, who has been keeping a low profile since welcoming her second child with husband Ben Smith-Petersen, wore a royal blue sweatshirt paired with black biker shorts and shearling-lined clogs. Her outing comes just over a week after it was confirmed that she and Smith-Petersen had expanded their family to four with the arrival of their latest addition.

Riley Keough stepped out for a pamper session after quietly welcoming her second child

But Riley's joyous news is tempered by her grandmother Priscilla's explosive memoir, "Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis," which delves into the Presley family's dark past. In the book, Priscilla recounts her tumultuous marriage to the King of Rock 'n' Roll and his alleged infidelities, as well as her affair with karate instructor Mike Stone, who she claims Elvis wanted to eliminate by hiring a hitman.

Priscilla's memoir has sparked a firestorm of controversy, with many questioning her motivations for revealing such sensitive information. But what's even more shocking is the family feud that's been brewing between Priscilla and her grandchildren, particularly Riley.

Just weeks ago, a private letter written by Riley was leaked in which she called out Priscilla for her "hurtful" behavior during her legal battle with former business partners Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko. In the note, Riley expressed sadness that her grandmother took her to court over her late mother Lisa Marie's estate.

Her outing comes a little over a week after it was revealed that she and her husband Ben Smith-Petersen brought home their little one and expanded their family to four. The baby's name and gender has not yet been revealed; pictured January 2024 in Beverly Hills

Lisa Marie died in January 2023 after a small bowel obstruction caused by bariatric surgery, leaving behind a family torn apart by infighting and greed. The letter is part of a larger lawsuit filed against Priscilla, who has been accused of pushing Elvis to his death in 1977 with her aggressive legal actions.

Priscilla's lawyer has slammed the latest claims as "absurd" and "ridiculous," but the damage may already be done. Riley's reputation has been tarnished by her grandmother's revelations, and fans are left wondering if she'll ever find peace within her family.

As for Priscilla's memoir, it's clear that she's not holding back any secrets. In addition to her affair with Mike Stone, she also reveals her reservations about Lisa Marie's past marriage to Michael Jackson, which ended in a messy divorce. The book is a scathing critique of the Presley family's dysfunctional dynamics and raises questions about the true nature of Priscilla's relationship with Elvis.

It also comes amid her grandmother Priscilla Presley , 80, opening up about the late Elvis Presley in her memoir about her life after their separation in 1972 and his death in 1977; pictured from left to right in May 2015: Priscilla Presley, Lisa Marie Presley, Riley Keough

Riley has been vocal about her disdain for her grandmother's behavior, but it remains to be seen if she'll ever reconcile with her. For now, fans can only speculate on the inner workings of the Presley family, where drama and scandal seem to follow like a shadow.

A Family Divided: The Presleys' Turbulent Past

The Presley family has long been plagued by controversy and tragedy. Elvis's tumultuous marriage to Priscilla was marked by infidelity and substance abuse, while Lisa Marie's own marriages were marred by drama and heartbreak. Now, with Riley's latest addition and Priscilla's memoir dominating headlines, it seems the family's problems are far from over.

In Priscilla's newly book, Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis, she detailed her life at Graceland and her divorce from the musician just five years before he died at the age of 42 in his famous estate in Memphis, Tennessee; pictured in May 1967

In a statement obtained by TheScholarlyNote.com, a source close to the Keough-Smith-Petersen family revealed that they're "trying to focus on their own happiness and move forward from all the drama." But with Priscilla's book sparking renewed interest in the Presley family's dark past, it remains to be seen if Riley will ever find peace within her troubled family.

Riley's Family History: A Timeline of Scandals and Tragedies

  • 1972: Priscilla and Elvis separate after five years of marriage.
  • 1977: Elvis dies at the age of 42 in his Memphis home, fueling speculation about the circumstances surrounding his death.
  • 1994: Lisa Marie Presley marries Michael Jackson in a highly publicized ceremony that ends in divorce two years later.
  • 2003: Riley Keough's mother, Lisa Marie, marries Danny Keough, with whom she has four children, including Riley and Ben Smith-Petersen.
  • January 2023: Lisa Marie Presley dies after complications from bariatric surgery at the age of 54.
  • August 2023: Riley and Ben welcome their second child together, sparking renewed interest in the Presley family's drama-filled past.

In her memoir, Priscilla wrote about her strained relationship with Lisa Marie as well as her reservations about her daughter's past marriage with Michael Jackson. Just weeks earlier, a private letter was leaked in which Riley called out her grandmother for her 'hurtful' behavior amid Priscilla's legal battle with her former business partners; pictured in late 2024

As for Priscilla's memoir, it remains to be seen how fans will react to her candid revelations. But one thing is certain: the Presley family's dark past will continue to fascinate audiences for years to come.