Priscilla Presley has shared her thoughts on the new biopic named after her and revealed that she did not have a sexual relationship with the late Elvis Presley when she was 14.
The ex-wife of the famous rock n roll singer revealed this during the Venice film festival and expressed how difficult it was to watch the film.
“Priscilla” is based on the 1985 autobiography titled “Elvis and Me,” which details Priscilla’s relationship with the late singer.
Read on to learn more.
Priscilla Presley Says She Didn’t Have Sex With Elvis At Age 14
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While at the 80th Venice International Film Festival, Priscilla insisted that she “never had sex” with Elvis at the age of 14, as implied in Sofia Coppola’s new biopic. Priscilla attended the Photocall and press conference, where she talked about meeting Elvis at age 14 and befriending him instantly.
At the time, her parents found it difficult to understand why the star, who was ten years older, was romantically interested in their daughter. However, Priscilla explained that she was only young in years and much “older in life.” He later defended the musician, stating that they did not have sex until they were both ready.
Per Hollywood Reporter, Priscilla said, “Although I am 14 years old, I am older in life than in years. And that’s the attraction. People think, ‘Oh, that’s sex, that’s it.’ Not at all. I never had sex with him.”
This comes after Priscilla previously stated in a 1985 memoir that she married as a virgin. Priscilla claimed the rock star wanted to wait until the wedding to have sex with her for the first time.
It was ‘Difficult’ for Him to Watch the Movie
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Priscilla Presley opened up about “Priscilla” after watching the premiere of the 2023 biopic at the Venice Film Festival. He revealed that it was difficult to watch the film because it reminded him so much of his time with Elvis.
follow THR, Priscilla explained, “It’s hard to watch a movie about you and your life and love.” The film traces the story of the businessman and his romantic life with Elvis as a teenager.
Directed by Sofia Coppola, it focuses on the 1985 autobiography created by Priscilla, in which she details their time together. The film will be released in October.
Priscilla Presley Talks About Her Teenage Years With Elvis
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During the press conference, Priscilla recalled the memories she shared with her ex-husband when they were teenagers. Now 78, she remembers being a shoulder to cry on for late musicians at such a young age, especially when she lost her mother. He also stated that this was one of the things that brought them closer to each other.
Priscilla recalled, “Elvis would pour his heart out to me. His hope, his fear, losing his mother. And I was the one sitting there to listen and comfort him.” He states that they are more connected “in mind and thought” than anything else, forming the basis for the relationship.
In the midst of her challenge, Priscilla noted that Elvis had a good personality. The star respects how young she is and maintains boundaries when interacting with her. “He is very kind, very gentle, very loving. But he also respected that I was only 14 years old,” said Priscilla.
Other Stars Present At The Venice Film Festival
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Priscilla looked dashing in a black and floral combination for the film festival. The businessman posed with “Priscilla” stars Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi, who portrayed himself and Elvis, respectively. Both were able to attend the event following the SAG-AFTRA Interim agreement obtained for the film, as noted by Deadline.
This allowed the stars to be present despite the ongoing strike. At the festival, Elordi wore a classic gray blazer and pants with Orange sunglasses, while Spaeny completed the ensemble in an off-the-shoulder white dress and pink heels. Other stars who graced the event included Sadie Sink, Coppola, and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Sink wore simple blue jeans, a graphic tee, a white tote bag and black loafers, while Gyllenhaal stunned in a white shirt and black trousers.
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