The romance between Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley has been captured in countless books, documentaries, and films. Their marriage lasted six years, from 1967 to 1973, but their story began much earlier. The two first met in 1959 when Elvis was 24 and Priscilla was only 14. In an interview with Fox 32, Priscilla reflected on their connection, explaining that Elvis was drawn to her primarily because she listened.
“When people ask, ‘How could this happen?’ I always say it wasn’t a physical relationship, especially with me being just 14. What attracted him was that I was a listener,” she said. She recalled their time in Germany, noting, “He was incredibly lonely, having lost his mother, and he trusted me with his deepest thoughts.”
Elvis and Priscilla’s romance began when she was just 14 and he was 24, forming a deep emotional connection early on
During a Venice Film Festival press conference, Priscilla emphasized that Elvis respected her youth. As reported by People, she said, “People assume it was sexual, but it wasn’t. Elvis was gentle and kind, always mindful of my age. Our bond was more about shared thoughts.”
She continued, “It was tough for my parents to grasp why someone like Elvis would be interested in me. But I think it was because I provided him a space to open up, to share his grief and dreams—especially about his mother’s death, which deeply affected him.”
Priscilla described herself as someone who matured quickly, which strengthened their bond. She also revealed that Elvis was surprisingly insecure, especially before performances. “He was always nervous before going on stage in Vegas.
He’d ask, ‘Was I good? Did it go well?’ He was much more anxious than people would expect.” Reflecting on their relationship, she admitted it ended not due to a lack of love but because the demands of his lifestyle were too overwhelming for her to endure.
