In a heartfelt interview with ET's Kevin Frazier at the 75th Primetime Emmys on Sunday at L.A. Live's Peacock Theater, Priscilla Presley opened up about the heartbreaking loss of her daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, last January.
Priscilla shared her feelings on her granddaughter Riley Keough's role in Daisy Jones & The Six, expressing pride in her acting skills. "Well, first of all, she's always been talented, that did not surprise me, but I thought she did an amazing job truly. Obviously, we all think that she's truly an actress; she's gonna hit it," Priscilla commented.
Reflecting on Riley's musical talents, Priscilla acknowledged the emergence of the "music gene" during her performance. "I'm so proud of her. But you know, she's always been creative, even when she was younger,"
Priscilla also shared her experience watching the film Priscilla, which depicts her life. "It was like I was in that film. I was there, obviously, but I mean watching it, it brought back everything," she said.
Addressing the rumors about her relationship with Riley, Priscilla clarified, "Oh my gosh, the rumors that went out this past year have been unreal. Riley invited me tonight; she goes, 'You know what, let's get together and show the world we love each other, we care for each other, and we know we're there for each other.' But you know, this is what happens with the press, and that's what's so sad, that's truly sad."
The conversation turned somber as Priscilla discussed her late daughter, Lisa Marie. "Listen, I think about her all day, all night. I miss my daughter very, very much, and it was a shock to all of us. But mostly for a mother, You know, the thoughts of my daughter, I know she wasn't that happy. I know that when her son died, that was really when she just didn't want to be here."
The Daisy Jones & The Six star took to Instagram on Friday, sharing a childhood photo with her mom, Lisa Marie, at a restaurant. Followers offered condolences, expressing love and memories of Lisa Marie.
Elvis and Priscilla Presley's only child passed away on Jan. 12, 2023, after going into cardiac arrest at the age of 54.
The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, originally scheduled for last September but postponed due to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, took place at L.A. Live's Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Hosted by Anthony Anderson, the ceremony aired live on Monday, Jan. 15 at 5 p.m. PT, 8 p.m. ET on Fox and streamed on Tuesday, Jan. 16 on Hulu. For comprehensive Emmys coverage and the full winners' list, keep checking ETonline.com.