A SECRET PREGNANCY, FAMILY DRAMA, ELVIS’S ALLEGED HIDDEN CHILDREN, AND THE UNTOLD HOLLYWOOD STORIES THAT LEFT EVERYONE STUNNED
Behind the glamour of Hollywood, the legendary Presley name, and the lasting shadow of Elvis Presley, Priscilla Presley’s life was unfolding in ways few people ever imagined.
In Chapter 8 of Softly As I Leave You, Priscilla opens the door to one of the most fascinating periods of her life—a chapter filled with unexpected joy, shocking family controversies, emotional milestones, and unbelievable Hollywood moments.
While starring on the hit television series Dallas, Priscilla began a relationship with Marco Garibaldi. What started as a romance quickly became something much deeper. Within months, Marco had moved into her home, and the couple would remain together for an astonishing 22 years. Yet despite spending over two decades together, Priscilla offers remarkably little explanation about what ultimately caused the relationship to end, leaving readers with more questions than answers.
Then came a life-changing surprise.
After Lisa Marie Presley moved out on her own at age 18, Priscilla discovered she was pregnant. The news filled her with excitement. Unlike her first pregnancy, which unfolded under the intense scrutiny of the world’s media while she was married to Elvis Presley, this experience felt liberating and peaceful.
But there was one person whose reaction mattered most—Lisa Marie.
Priscilla feared her daughter might feel threatened by the arrival of a new sibling. Instead, Lisa shocked her by embracing the news enthusiastically. Yet one concern lingered in Lisa’s mind. Would her mother marry again? Would she stop being a Presley?
Priscilla reassured her daughter that she had no plans to change her famous last name.
In March 1987, Priscilla welcomed her son, Navarone, into the world. Determined to experience motherhood differently this time, she chose a natural birth and devoted herself completely to raising her son while balancing a demanding Hollywood career.
But the real bombshell was still to come.
As Lisa Marie settled into married life with musician Danny Keough, a mysterious woman named Deborah Presley suddenly emerged, making an explosive claim: she insisted she was Elvis Presley’s secret daughter.
According to Deborah, her mother had revealed years after Elvis’s death that the King of Rock and Roll was her biological father. Deborah became so convinced that she legally changed her surname to Presley and launched a legal battle seeking part of Elvis’s fortune.
The courts rejected her claims.
Yet Deborah continued presenting herself as Elvis’s daughter, repeatedly attempting to connect with Lisa Marie and even appearing during Lisa’s final days. The situation deeply disturbed Priscilla, who remained skeptical of every alleged child that surfaced after Elvis’s death.
Priscilla’s reasoning was simple. Despite Elvis’s reputation with women, she believed he was extremely careful and terrified of fathering children outside of his family. More importantly, she insisted that if Elvis had fathered another child, he would have acknowledged and supported that child.
As the chapter progresses, the drama shifts from family controversy to Hollywood comedy.
Priscilla’s career took a surprising turn when she landed a starring role in The Naked Gun alongside comedy legend Leslie Nielsen. What followed were years filled with hilarious behind-the-scenes moments, practical jokes, and unforgettable memories.
One of the most amusing stories involved Nielsen introducing himself with a hidden whoopee cushion prank, leaving Priscilla completely stunned. She quickly discovered that working with him meant constantly fighting back laughter during filming.
The chapter also reveals an ironic twist involving actor Robert Goulet—a performer Elvis famously disliked so much that he would reportedly shoot television sets whenever Goulet appeared on screen.
Imagine the irony: Elvis’s former wife sharing scenes with one of his least favorite entertainers.
And then there was Anna Nicole Smith.
Priscilla paints a fascinating picture of the larger-than-life model and actress, describing bizarre moments on set that left cast and crew speechless. Looking back, Priscilla expresses sadness for Anna, believing her attention-seeking behavior may have reflected deeper struggles hidden beneath the surface.
By the chapter’s conclusion, readers are left with a remarkable portrait of a woman navigating motherhood, celebrity, controversy, heartbreak, and laughter—all while carrying the weight of one of the most famous names in entertainment history.
And perhaps the biggest question remains unanswered: How many secrets surrounding Elvis Presley may still be waiting to be uncovered?
