Presley Family Drama: Shocking Lawsuit Claims Riley Keough Is John Travolta's Son's Mother

The Presley dynasty faces new controversy as a former business partner of Priscilla Presley makes a bombshell allegation.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:05pm

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An abstract, minimalist illustration featuring bold, jagged shapes in high-contrast red and white, conceptually representing the drama and complexity of the Presley family tree.The Presley family's enduring legacy is tested by a shocking lawsuit that threatens to unravel their storied history.Memphis Today

A surprising lawsuit has emerged, claiming that Riley Keough, the actress and granddaughter of Elvis Presley, is the biological mother of John Travolta's son Benjamin. This shocking revelation has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, with Priscilla Presley and her legal team strongly refuting the allegation. The claim originated from Brigitte Kruse, a former business partner of Priscilla, who alleges that Riley donated her eggs to Travolta and his late wife Kelly Preston in exchange for a vintage Jaguar and a monetary sum.

Why it matters

The Presley family has long been a subject of fascination, with their lives and tragedies capturing public attention. This latest controversy adds to the ongoing drama surrounding the dynasty, raising questions about the family's privacy and the lengths some will go to cause harm to their reputation.

The details

Priscilla Presley, Riley's grandmother and the iconic wife of Elvis, has strongly refuted the allegation, releasing a statement to TMZ expressing her dismay at the plaintiffs' unethical tactics. The claim originated from Brigitte Kruse, a former business partner of Priscilla, who has been embroiled in a legal battle with her for over a year. Brigitte alleged that Michael Lockwood, Priscilla's ex-son-in-law, had shared this information with her.

  • The lawsuit was filed in April 2026.
  • Priscilla Presley released a statement refuting the claim shortly after the lawsuit was filed.

The players

Riley Keough

The talented actress and granddaughter of Elvis Presley, who is at the center of the shocking lawsuit.

Priscilla Presley

The iconic wife of Elvis Presley and Riley's grandmother, who has strongly refuted the allegation against her family.

Brigitte Kruse

A former business partner of Priscilla Presley, who has filed the lawsuit claiming Riley Keough is the biological mother of John Travolta's son.

Michael Lockwood

Priscilla Presley's ex-son-in-law, who allegedly shared the information about Riley Keough with Brigitte Kruse.

John Travolta

The actor who, along with his late wife Kelly Preston, is at the center of the alleged egg donation controversy.

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What they’re saying

“We are dismayed at the extreme lengths to which some would go to cause harm to the Presley family's reputation.”

— Priscilla Presley

What’s next

The Presley family and their legal team are expected to continue fighting the lawsuit, with Priscilla Presley vowing to protect the family's reputation.

The takeaway

This latest controversy surrounding the Presley family highlights the ongoing fascination with their lives and the lengths some will go to uncover and exploit their personal matters, even through unethical means.