The new Sofia Copp0lla-directed film Priscilla tells the story of Priscilla Presley, the only woman Elvis Presley ever married. The new biopic covers the ups and down of her life with the legendary singer, from their first meeting in Germany to their divorce.
Priscilla came from humble beginnings. Her father was in the Air Force, so Priscilla family moved around to be stationed near him. When she met Elvis in 1959, she was in high school in Germany, where her father was stationed, according to the Military Times. At the time, Priscilla was 14; Elvis was 24.
Of course, that first encounter eventually led to a life of luxury as the wife of the King of Rock and Roll. In fact, at the time of Elvis’ death in 1977, his net worth was $5 million—equivalent to $20 million today, according to Celebrity Net Worth. But what about Priscilla’s net worth in 2023? Here’s everything you need to know:
Elvis gave Priscilla a 3.5 carat diamond ring when they got engaged.
Elvis proposed to Priscilla in 1966 after his manager pressured him to make a decision on whether he wanted to marry her before word spread that he was dating a much younger woman, per Vogue.
Elvis and Priscilla Presley on their wedding day.
Their wedding cake alone cost $29,000 in today’s money.
The couple didn’t screw around with their wedding: It was small, intimate, and in Las Vegas, according to WWD. But there’s been a lot of buzz around their cake, which cost $3,200 in 1967. When you adjust for inflation, that would be about $29,000 today, per WWD.
Priscilla and Elvis Presley cutting their wedding cake.
Elvis and Priscilla Presley on their wedding day.
Priscilla received a substantial divorce settlement.
While Priscilla and Elvis had one child together—daughter Lisa Marie Presley—their marriage didn’t last.
Elvis and Priscilla with baby Lisa Marie.
The couple divorced in 1973 after five years of marriage, according to Biography. At the time, Priscilla was given a one-time sum of $725,000, along with spousal support, child support, 5 percent of Elvis’ royalties, and half the money from the sale of their house, Biography reports.
Priscilla and Elvis prepare to board their private jet following their wedding in Las Vegas.
Elvis and Priscilla’s marriage certificate.
Priscilla has produced and acted in lots of movies.
After her divorce, Priscilla delved into a creative career of her own. She acted in the Naked Gun movies, Dallas, Spin City, and Touched by an Angel, among other projects, according to IMDb. She also started producing movies, largely around Elvis’ life story. (Worth noting: She’s listed as an executive producer on Priscilla.)
She makes perfume.
Priscilla has a perfume line that includes products with names like Moments, Experiences, and Roses And More.
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Priscilla owns millions worth of real estate.
After her divorce from Elvis, Priscilla moved into a 7,000 square foot home in Beverly Hills, which she sold it in 2020 for $13 million, per Celebrity Net Worth. She also bought a $5 million penthouse in Century City, CA, in 2021, Celebrity Net Worth reports.
Who inherited her daughter Lisa Marie Presley’s estate?
After Lisa Marie Presley died in January 2023, settling her estate was reportedly complicated due to an adjustment to Lisa Marie’s will in 2016, CNN reports. At that time, Lisa Marie removed her mother and former business manager, Barry Siegel, as co-trustees, and replaced them with her two eldest children, Benjamin and Riley Keough, per the publication. After Benjamin died in 2020, Riley became the sole trustee.
(L-R) Harper Lockwood, Lisa Marie Presley, Priscilla Presley, Riley Keough, and Finley Lockwood attend the Handprint Ceremony honoring Three Generations of Presleys at TCL Chinese Theatre on June 21, 2022 in Hollywood, California.
Priscilla speaks at the public memorial for daughter Lisa Marie at Graceland on January 22, 2023.
Priscilla briefly attempted to block Riley from being the sole heir of Lisa Marie’s estate due to some issues she had with the adjusted 2016 will, but the Presley family ultimately settled the situation out of court, according to CNN. Details of the settlement agreement were not discussed in court, and attorneys for the family said they plan to file a motion to seal the settlement agreement. “The families are happy,” Priscilla’s attorney, Ronson J. Shamoun, told reporters outside court, per CNN. “Everyone is happy, unified, together, and excited for the future.”
How much is the Presley estate worth now in 2023?
It’s not entirely clear, but there are some estimates. Elvis’ former home, Graceland, earns around $10 million a year, and the estate is worth up to $500 million, according to Rolling Stone.
What is Priscilla Presley’s total net worth?
Priscilla’s net worth is currently $50 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Korin Miller is a freelance writer specializing in general wellness, sexual health and relationships, and lifestyle trends, with work appearing in Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Self, Glamour, and more. She has a master’s degree from American University, lives by the beach, and hopes to own a teacup pig and taco truck one day.
