Riley Keough

Riley Keough, born Danielle Riley Keough on May 29, 1989, in Santa Monica, California, is an American actress and model. She is the eldest child of Lisa Marie Presley and musician Danny Keough, and the eldest grandchild of Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley.

Early Life

Riley grew up in a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry. Her early exposure to music and acting came from her famous relatives. She began her career in modeling as a teenager, walking the runway for Dolce & Gabbana and appearing on the cover of Vogue with her mother and grandmother.

Acting Career

Riley made her film debut in 2010, portraying Marie Currie in the musical biopic The Runaways. She continued to build her career with roles in The Good Doctor (2011), Magic Mike (2012), and *Mad Max: Fury Road* (2015). Her breakthrough role came in 2016 with the anthology series The Girlfriend Experience, earning her a Golden Globe nomination.

Notable Works

• American Honey (2016): Riley's performance earned her an Independent Spirit Award nomination.

• It Comes at Night (2017) and Logan Lucky (2017): She continued to gain acclaim in these films.

• The Lodge (2019) and Zola (2020): Further solidified her status as a versatile actress.

• The Terminal List (2022) and Daisy Jones & the Six (2023): Her role in the latter earned her another Golden Globe and a Primetime Emmy nomination.

Personal Life

Riley married Ben Smith-Petersen in 2015, and they have one child together. Following the death of her mother in 2023, Riley became the sole owner of Elvis Presley's estate, Graceland.

Production Work

In addition to acting, Riley co-founded the production company Felix Culpa and co-directed the drama War Pony (2022), which won the Caméra d'Or.

Riley Keough's career continues to evolve, showcasing her talent and versatility across various genres and roles. 

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