Lisa Marie Presley's Daughter Opens Up About Using Surrogacy to Welcome a Child During Health Struggles

Riley Keough Welcomes Child Through Surrogacy

Riley Keough, daughter of Lisa Marie Presley, has announced that she and her husband, Ben Smith-Peterson, have welcomed a child through surrogacy. Keough made the decision to not carry the child herself due to her ongoing battle with Lyme disease. The 34-year-old actress and model explained that while she could potentially carry children, her body's struggles with autoimmune issues led her to choose surrogacy instead.

Keough Reveals Daughter's Birth and Surrogacy

Riley Keough, the daughter of Lisa Marie Presley and granddaughter of Elvis Presley, recently revealed that she had welcomed a daughter last year. The news was kept private until Keough gave an emotional eulogy at her mother's funeral in January. Fans were also unaware of the nature of her daughter's birth. Keough expressed admiration for women who selflessly help others through surrogacy.

Challenges Faced by Keough Due to Lyme Disease

Riley Keough, known for her role in the TV series "The Girlfriend Experience," faced challenges while working on the production of "Daisy Jones & The Six" due to her Lyme disease diagnosis. Her co-star, Sam Claflin, described her ability to continue working as "miraculous."

Decision to Use Surrogate and Daughter's Name

In a recent interview, the actress from "Daisy Jones and the Six" discussed her decision to use a surrogate to have her child due to health reasons related to her autoimmune condition. She also revealed that her daughter's name, Tupelo, is a tribute to her late grandfather and the King of Rock n' Roll.

Tupelo, Mississippi and the Name Choice

Riley, the granddaughter of Elvis Presley, mentioned that Tupelo, Mississippi, where Elvis was born, is a lesser-known place compared to Memphis. She expressed her appreciation for this, as it allows her family to honor Elvis without the overwhelming association with a more famous city like Memphis.

Setback in Naming Daughter Elvis

Actress Riley Keough reveals that she had planned to name her daughter Elvis, but her plan was somewhat disrupted after the release of Baz Luhrmann's movie "Elvis" in May 2022. Keough admits that the movie mentioning Elvis' birthplace made her reconsider the name choice. However, she ultimately decided to stick with the name despite the movie's release.

Legal Dispute and Settlement

Riley Keough's mother, Lisa Marie Presley, passed away on January 12 at the age of 54. She was buried at her father's Graceland mansion in Memphis, Tennessee, alongside her brother Benjamin Keough, who died by suicide in 2020. Following this, Riley's grandmother, Priscilla Presley, filed court documents challenging an amendment to Lisa Marie's will and seeking control of the family's trust.

Riley and Priscilla, whose last names are not mentioned, have reportedly reached a settlement in their undisclosed legal dispute. The details of the settlement were not made public, but a source close to the situation revealed that Riley wanted to avoid any drama with her grandmother and was satisfied with the outcome.

Settlement Reached Over Mother's Estate

Riley, the granddaughter of Elvis Presley, has settled a dispute over her mother's estate. She is now relieved and wants to focus on creating memories with her own daughter. Additionally, it has been reported that she has agreed to pay a significant amount to gain control over Lisa Marie Presley's trust.