From Susan Walters to Cailee Spaeny: A look at Priscilla Presley's on-screen depictions
Elvis Presley for his legendary performances, but his romance with Priscilla Presley has captured people's imaginations. With the latest release of Sofia Coppola's «Priscilla» on 3rd November, her life has come back into the spotlight.
This film, based on Priscilla's 1985 memoir «Elvis and Me,» stars Jacob Elordi as Elvis and Cailee Spaeny as the titular character.
As we explore the actresses who have portrayed Priscilla Presley on screen, it's clear that her story continues to fascinate audiences.
Cailee Spaeny in 'Priscilla' (2023)
Cailee Spaeny is the most recent actress to step into the role of Priscilla Presley. At the world premiere of «Priscilla» during the Venice Film Festival in September, Spaeny shared her experience of watching the movie alongside the real-life woman she portrayed. She said, «I think the thing that was most touching to me, also terrifying [was] to be watching the movie with Priscilla Presley right next to me.
But at the end, I think she felt really moved by it. She looked at me and she said, 'That was a great performance,’ and that was the first time hearing that, which was — it’s just been absolutely surreal.”
Olivia DeJonge in 'Elvis' (2022)
In Baz Luhrmann’s 2022 Elvis biopic, Olivia DeJonge played Priscilla opposite Austin Butler's acclaimed performance as Elvis. Priscilla herself praised the film, saying, „I'm sitting there watching this movie and going 'god I wish he could see this.
