After the passing of her mother, Lisa Marie Presley, Riley Keough braved the red carpet for the first time. The 33-year-old actress and her husband, Ben Smith-Petersen, attended the ” Daisy Jones & The Six ” premiere in Los Angeles on Thursday night.
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Riley Rocked Her Plunging Dress Effortlessly
Keough wore a black Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown with a deep V neckline, a corset-style lace-up back, and a shimmering skirt decorated with glass fringe and bugle beads for the “1970s glam” event, and she looked stunning.
The Theme Of The Premiere Was 70’s Glam
The TCL Chinese Theatre was jam-packed with guests who adhered to the ’70s glam dress code, and Keough and her co-stars were supported by an Oscar-winning producing team that included Reese Witherspoon.
Why She Didn’t Attend The Other Events
The actress decided not to attend an event for her upcoming show last week because of her mother’s passing and a dispute with her grandmother, Priscilla Presley.
Promoting Her Latest Project
Riley didn’t attend the event but made her TikTok debut by promoting the show and sharing a hilarious post with Sam Claflin.
Her First Red Carpet Appearance Since Her Mom’s Passing
Keough hasn’t appeared on a red carpet since her mother’s tragic passing last month, but Thursday’s premiere was not the first time she has spoken out about Lisa Marie or the eagerly awaited Prime Video series.
Riley Reveals Who Influenced Her Role
The 33-year-old actress and her co-star, Sam Claflin, sat down with ET’s Nischelle Turner ahead of the show’s premiere to talk about the show and how Keough’s lineage of rock royalty as the granddaughter of Elvis Presley influenced her lead role as Daisy Jones.
An Amazing Experience
On Taping Into Her Musical Abilities
Keough said of tapping into her musical ability for the show.
Riley And Claflin’s Role In The Movie
Riley and Claflin play Daisy Jones and Billy Dunne, the gifted, charismatic, and volatile lead singers of a rock band in 1970s California who soar to fame and then abruptly and uncharacteristically call it quits in the series, which is based on the bestselling book by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
Why She Played The Role
Keough claimed that Daisy Jones & The Six was more about developing her relationship with playing music than carrying on her family’s musical tradition.
Acting Is Her Thing
She remarked about making the show.
Riley Loves Being An Actress
She’s Been Around Music
Her First Time Getting Into Music
She’s A New Mom
Last month, Page Six verified that Keough and Smith-Petersen had secretly given birth to a girl.
During Lisa Marie’s memorial service at Graceland, the stunt performer made a subtle reference to the shocking revelation while reading a letter written by his spouse.
Her Tribute To Her Mother
Lisa Marie Passed Away At 54
Elvis and Priscilla’s sole child, Lisa Marie, passed away on January 12 at 54 following a cardiac arrest.
Her Brother Committed Suicide
Along with Riley, Lisa Marie was the mother of Benjamin Keough, who committed suicide in July 2020 at the age of 27, and twin daughters Finley and Harper Lockwood, who are 14 years old.
Riley Tattoo’s Her Brother’s Name
Riley’s “Benjamin Storm” collarbone tattoo—a memorial to her deceased brother—was prominently displayed while she was dressed for the “Daisy Jones” premiere.
