On August 6, 2024, Riley Keough’s daughter, Tupelo, the great-granddaughter of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, celebrates her second birthday. Riley, a successful actress and model, married Ben Smith-Petersen in 2015, and the couple’s personal life remained relatively private until the birth of their daughter in 2022. Tupelo’s arrival was kept a secret from the public, making her debut to the world in 2023 during a memorial service for her late grandmother, Lisa Marie Presley. The unveiling of Tupelo’s birth brought a wave of curiosity and excitement for fans of the Presley family, with her name paying tribute to her great-grandfather, Elvis Presley.
Tupelo’s name is significant as it reflects the roots of the Presley legacy. Elvis Presley, known as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, in 1935. This small town holds a special place in the Presley family’s heart, as it was the starting point of Elvis’s extraordinary journey to global fame. By naming their daughter Tupelo, Riley Keough and her husband Ben Smith-Petersen gave their child a connection to her great-grandfather’s legacy, symbolizing a new chapter in the family’s rich history.
As the Presley family continues to leave its mark on music, film, and culture, Tupelo represents the next generation of this iconic lineage. Riley, who has built her own career in Hollywood with roles in films like Mad Max: Fury Road, now balances her professional life with motherhood. Tupelo’s birth and the preservation of the Presley family name show how the history of Elvis, Priscilla, and Lisa Marie Presley continues to live on, influencing the lives of future generations. As Tupelo grows, she will undoubtedly be a part of this remarkable family legacy, intertwined with the incredible journey that began in Tupelo, Mississippi.