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Riley Keough

Riley Keough is an American actress, producer, and model.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Riley Keough is an American actress and producer, best known as the eldest granddaughter of Elvis Presley. She has built a career in film and television, with notable roles in 'Mad Max: Fury Road' and 'Daisy Jones & The Six'.

Early life

Riley Keough was born Danielle Riley Keough on May 29, 1989, in Santa Monica, California. She is the daughter of Lisa Marie Presley and Danny Keough, making her the eldest grandchild of Elvis Presley.

Career

Keough made her film debut in 2010's 'The Runaways' and later appeared in 'Mad Max: Fury Road', 'American Honey', and 'The Girlfriend Experience'. She starred in the 2023 series 'Daisy Jones & The Six', earning widespread recognition.

Legacy and personal life

Keough married stuntman Ben Smith-Petersen in 2015 and has one child. After her mother Lisa Marie Presley's death in 2023, she became sole owner of Graceland, the iconic Presley estate.

In short

  • Riley Keough is the eldest granddaughter of Elvis Presley.
  • She is an actress known for 'Mad Max: Fury Road' and 'Daisy Jones & The Six'.
  • She became sole owner of Graceland after her mother's death in 2023.
  • She married stuntman Ben Smith-Petersen in 2015.

Quick questions

Who is Riley Keough?
Riley Keough is an American actress, producer, and model, and the eldest granddaughter of Elvis Presley.
How old is Riley Keough?
Riley Keough was born on May 29, 1989, making her 37 years old as of 2026.
Is Riley Keough related to Elvis?
Yes. She is Elvis Presley’s eldest grandchild.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riley_Keough
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, family relationships, and ownership of Graceland.
  2. Golden Globes — https://goldenglobes.com/person/riley-keough/
    Supports: Birth date, parents, grandparents, and acting roles including 'Mad Max: Fury Road' and 'The Girlfriend Experience'.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2142336/
    Supports: Marriage to Ben Smith-Petersen, one child, birthplace, and film credits.
  4. People — https://www.people.com/tag/riley-keough/
    Supports: General biography and film debut in 'The Runaways'.
  5. Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/actors/a44593814/riley-keough
    Supports: Family background and Elvis Presley relation.
  6. Simple English Wikipedia — https://www.simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riley_Keough
    Supports: Brother Benjamin Storm Keough's death by suicide in July 2020.