Riley Keough was extraordinarily moved by Austin Butler‘s portrayal of her grandfather — but with all the tension between her and her grandmother Priscilla Presley, it looks like she won’t have the ability to help him as a lot as she would possibly wish to…
On Tuesday’s episode of Live with Kelly and Ryan, the 33-year-old actress praised Austin’s skill to embody her late grandfather Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann‘s epic biopic Elvis:
“I think he was outstanding and incredible. I couldn’t have imagined anyone being able to pull off what he did in terms of embodying my grandfather. It was really shocking and emotional. It totally blew me away.”
She went on to say the efficiency was so near her coronary heart that she spent every week crying after she noticed the movie:
“I was in tears for a week because of the film, but also because of his performance.”
Riley was so impressed over the 31-year-old actor’s talent she stated she texted him to congratulate him earlier than she’d even met him. How candy! And so far as his Oscars nomination goes, when requested if she believes he’ll win greatest actor, she stated merely:
“Fingers crossed!”
Ch-ch-check out the total interview (under):
Whether Austin takes house a win or not, it might appear Riley received’t be there to help him in individual. According to sources for The Sun, Priscilla has taken the lead and she or he’ll be attending with the solid and crew of Elvis. We’re now listening to that because of the Daisy Jones & The Six star’s feud along with her grandmother, she’s not going to be strolling down the crimson carpet.
Related: Riley ‘Upset’ & ‘Disappointed’ Over Priscilla’s Actions
As , the rift that’s “causing much behind-the-scenes drama” is because of Priscilla contesting her late daughter Lisa Marie Presley‘s will giving everything to Riley and her late brother Benjamin Keough. The 77-year-old did this after she found out she’d been eliminated as a trustee of the property. Since then, Priscilla and Riley reportedly haven’t been on talking phrases.
A good friend of Elvis’ ex instructed the outlet this week:
“Priscilla is leading the team at the Oscars. She has been there the whole process of this film and wants to see it out on the biggest night in Hollywood. Of course, Lisa Marie would have been with her mother for this momentous night, but many are pushing for Riley to be there. That is causing problems and upset.”
The supply then went on to say Riley and Priscilla strolling the carpet collectively is “out of the question”:
“Riley wants her mom represented there but at this moment walking down the carpet together is out of the question. Friends of the pair have made efforts to diffuse the tension and unite in honor of the film and Elvis, but that is not happening currently. Riley’s emotions are already very up and down dealing with the loss of her mother and fight with her grandmother as well as dealing with PR promotion and raising her baby.”
All appears to be nicely between Austin and Elvis’ granddaughter, although:
“There is no drama between Austin and Riley at all. She was utterly blown away by his performance and touched by the way he represented her family.”
Well, we’ve now heard that straight from the horse’s mouth! And Austin’s opinion on the matter? He doesn’t need in the midst of their spat:
“He also doesn’t want to be embroiled in any clashes between the family. His outlook is about unity and celebration of the Presley family.”
The insider stated Riley has been invited to occasions earlier than and after the Oscars, so there’s an excellent probability she and Priscilla may find yourself in the identical room, however they’d almost certainly attempt to steer clear of one another to maintain the peace.
Yeesh. Doesn’t seem like this feud is calming down anytime quickly. Reactions, Perezcious readers?
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