Riley Keough

Riley Keough may come from Hollywood royalty, but she’s carved out her own identity in the film industry. The 32-year-old granddaughter of Elvis Presley, and the daughter of Lisa Marie Presley, has made a name for herself as an actress, model and producer.

Born in Santa Monica, California in 1989, Keough grew up between Los Angeles and Tennessee. She started modeling in her teens, working for Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, and other high-profile brands. In 2010, she made her runway debut for Dolce & Gabbana’s autumn/winter show in Milan.

But Keough’s real passion was acting. She made her film debut in the 2010 indie drama The Runaways, in which she played the role of Marie Currie alongside Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning. The film, based on the true story of the all-girl rock band of the same name, received positive reviews.

Keough’s breakthrough role came a year later in the movie The Good Doctor, where she played the daughter of a wealthy patient who falls for her father’s manipulative doctor. The film, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2011, helped her gain recognition as an emerging actress.

But it was her role in the critically acclaimed indie movie American Honey that really put her on the map. In the 2016 film, directed by Andrea Arnold, Keough played Krystal, the leader of a group of young people selling magazines door-to-door across the Midwest. The film, which was shot with a mostly unknown cast, won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival and was a box office success.

Since then, Keough has appeared in a range of films and TV shows, showcasing her versatility as an actress. She starred in the biopic Elvis & Nixon in 2016, playing the role of Elvis’ former girlfriend, and in the horror thriller The Lodge in 2019. In addition to her work in front of the camera, Keough also serves as a producer on several projects, including the upcoming horror movie The Devil Below.

Keough’s acting skills have not gone unnoticed in the industry. She’s been praised for her talent and her ability to embody complex characters. In a 2019 interview with The Guardian, filmmaker Barry Jenkins, who worked with Keough on the TV series The Girlfriend Experience, said, “Riley is one of my favorite actors. There’s an intensity and a restraint to her performances that I find completely mesmerizing.”

Keough has also been recognized for her beauty and personal style. She’s appeared in numerous fashion magazines and has walked the red carpet in glamorous ensembles. But she’s also made a point to use her platform for social and political activism, often speaking out against issues like gun violence and climate change.

Despite her success, Keough remains grounded and focused on her craft. She’s known for her work ethic and for her dedication to portraying realistic characters. As she told The Guardian, “I want the roles to feel important and real, and not like I’m just playing a stereotype.”

What’s next for Keough? She has several projects in the works, including the highly anticipated Amazon Prime series Daisy Jones & The Six, which is based on the bestselling novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid. With her talent and her star power, it’s clear that Keough will continue to shine in Hollywood for years to come.