History of Priscilla Presley in Timeline
Priscilla Presley is an American actress and businesswoman, best known as the ex-wife of Elvis Presley. She co-founded Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE) and transformed Graceland into a major tourist destination. As an actress, she starred in the Naked Gun film series alongside Leslie Nielsen and played Jenna Wade in the television series Dallas.
August 10, 1944: Ann Iversen and James Frederick Wagner Married
On August 10, 1944, Ann Iversen married US Navy pilot James Frederick Wagner, after dating for more than three years. James Wagner is Priscilla Presley's biological father.
May 24, 1945: Priscilla Presley Born
On May 24, 1945, Priscilla Ann Wagner was born in Brooklyn, New York. She later became known as an American businesswoman and actress, and the ex-wife of Elvis Presley.
November 3, 1945: Death of James Frederick Wagner
On November 3, 1945, James Frederick Wagner, Priscilla Presley's biological father, died in a plane crash.
1948: Ann Iversen Married Paul Beaulieu
In 1948, Priscilla's mother, Ann Iversen, married United States Air Force officer Paul Beaulieu, who raised Priscilla as his own daughter.
April 17, 1950: Priscilla's Surname Changed to Beaulieu
On April 17, 1950, Priscilla's surname was legally changed from Wagner to Beaulieu, reflecting her stepfather Paul Beaulieu's name.
1955: Elvis Stamp Image
In 1955, William Speer photographed Elvis, and this black-and-white image was featured on the Elvis forever stamp in 2015.
September 13, 1959: Priscilla Met Elvis Presley
On September 13, 1959, 14-year-old Priscilla met 24-year-old Elvis Presley at a party at his villa in Bad Nauheim, West Germany, during his military service.
March 2, 1960: Elvis's Departure from West Germany
March 2, 1960, marked the departure of Elvis Presley from West Germany, ending his frequent meetings with Priscilla during his military service.
1962: Priscilla Visited Elvis in Los Angeles
In the summer of 1962, Priscilla's parents permitted her to visit Elvis in Los Angeles for two weeks, under the conditions that Elvis paid for a first-class round trip ticket and arranged for her to be chaperoned at all times.
March 1963: Priscilla Moved to Memphis
In mid-March 1963, Priscilla moved to Memphis to live with Elvis's father and stepmother, two months before her 18th birthday, with the agreement that she would eventually marry Elvis.
May 1963: Priscilla Graduated High School
In May 1963, Priscilla graduated from the Immaculate Conception High School, an all-girls Catholic school in Memphis.
1966: Elvis Proposed to Priscilla
Shortly before Christmas in 1966, Elvis proposed to Priscilla, reportedly after being reminded of the RCA "morals clause" by his manager, Colonel Tom Parker.
May 1, 1967: Priscilla and Elvis Married
On May 1, 1967, Priscilla and Elvis Presley married at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas in a short ceremony arranged by Colonel Tom Parker.
1967: Marriage to Elvis Presley
In 1967, Priscilla Beaulieu married Elvis Presley.
February 1, 1968: Lisa Marie Presley Born
On February 1, 1968, Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Priscilla and Elvis, was born exactly nine months after their wedding.
1968: Priscilla's Affair with Dance Instructor
Around 1968, during the filming of Live a Little, Love a Little, Priscilla began taking private dance lessons and had a short affair with her instructor, Mark, as detailed in her autobiography.
1968: Elvis's Career Revival and Marital Challenges
Following Elvis's 1968 television special, his career took off again, leading to constant touring and affairs, while Priscilla stayed home to care for their daughter, causing marital challenges.
February 24, 1972: Priscilla and Elvis Separated
On February 24, 1972, Priscilla and Elvis separated, marking a significant turning point in their relationship.
1972: Priscilla's Affair with Mike Stone
In 1972, Priscilla began taking karate lessons from Mike Stone, a karate instructor she met at one of Elvis's concerts. She soon began an affair with him.
January 8, 1973: Elvis Filed for Divorce
On January 8, 1973, Elvis filed for divorce from Priscilla on his 38th birthday.
October 9, 1973: Priscilla and Elvis's Divorce Finalized
On October 9, 1973, Priscilla and Elvis's divorce was finalized, legally ending their marriage.
1973: Divorce from Elvis Presley
In 1973, Priscilla Presley divorced Elvis Presley.
1973: Priscilla Interview with Ladies' Home Journal
In 1973, Priscilla suggested in an interview with Ladies' Home Journal, that she and Elvis were happy living together, but it wasn't considered appropriate at the time.
1973: Priscilla Opened Bis & Beau Clothing Boutique
In 1973, Priscilla, following her separation from her husband, set up a clothing boutique in Los Angeles called Bis & Beau with her friend and stylist Olivia Bis.
1975: Relationship with Mike Stone Ended
By 1975, Priscilla's romantic relationship with karate instructor Mike Stone had ended.
1976: Closure of Bis & Beau
In 1976, Priscilla's clothing boutique, Bis & Beau, closed its doors.
1977: Death of Elvis Presley
After Elvis's death in 1977, his father Vernon became one of the executors of his estate, held in trust for Lisa Marie.
1978: Relationship with Michael Edwards Began
In 1978, Priscilla began a six-year intermittent live-in relationship with model Michael Edwards.
1979: Priscilla Assumed Role as Executor of Elvis's Estate
Following Vernon Presley's death in 1979, Priscilla assumed the role of executor of Elvis's estate.
1979: Portrayal in Elvis TV movie
In 1979, Priscilla Presley was portrayed by Season Hubley in the TV movie "Elvis", marking the beginning of numerous screen portrayals.
1980: Television Debut
In 1980, Priscilla Presley made her television debut as co-host of Those Amazing Animals.
June 7, 1982: Graceland Opened to the Public
On June 7, 1982, Graceland was opened to the public as a tourist attraction under Priscilla's guidance, successfully revitalizing Elvis's estate.
1983: First Acting Role
In 1983, Priscilla Presley had her first professional acting role on The Fall Guy in the episode titled "Manhunter".
1984: Met Marco Antonio Garcia
In 1984, Priscilla met Brazilian screenwriter Marco Antonio Garcia, who later became her partner for 22 years, after he wrote a script that she read, hoping to produce.
1985: Elvis and Me was released
In 1985 Priscilla's autobiography, Elvis and Me, was released.
1985: Declined Bond Girl Role
In 1985, Priscilla Presley was offered the role of Stacey Sutton in "A View to a Kill" but declined it due to scheduling conflicts.
March 1, 1987: Navarone Garibaldi Born
On March 1, 1987, Priscilla and Marco Antonio Garcia welcomed their son, Navarone Garibaldi.
1988: Fragrance Launch
In 1988, Priscilla Presley launched her first fragrance called Moments.
1988: The Naked Gun Release
In 1988, Priscilla Presley starred in "The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!" as Jane Spencer.
1988: Portrayal in Elvis and Me
In 1988, Susan Walters portrayed Priscilla Presley in the TV miniseries "Elvis and Me".
1988: Departure from Dallas
In 1988, after five years, Priscilla Presley left the soap opera Dallas, where she played Jenna Wade.
1990: The Adventures of Ford Fairlane Release
In 1990, Priscilla Presley acted in "The Adventures of Ford Fairlane" with Andrew Dice Clay.
1991: The Naked Gun 2½ Release
In 1991, Priscilla Presley acted in "The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear".
1993: Portrayal in Elvis and the Colonel
In 1993, Kehli O'Byrne portrayed Priscilla Presley in the TV movie "Elvis and the Colonel".
1993: Perfume Release
In 1993, Priscilla Presley released a perfume called Experiences.
1993: First Elvis Stamp
In 1993, the first Elvis stamp was issued and became the most popular stamps sold in the Postal Service's history.
1994: The Naked Gun 33⅓ Release
In 1994, Priscilla Presley acted in "Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult".
1996: Perfume Release
In 1996, Priscilla Presley released a perfume called Indian Summer.
1997: Portrayal in Elvis Meets Nixon
In 1997, Alyson Court portrayed Priscilla Presley in "Elvis Meets Nixon".
1998: Perfume Release
In 1998, Priscilla Presley released a perfume called Roses and More.
1998: Doctor of Humanities
In 1998, Priscilla Presley was conferred the degree of Doctor of Humanities by Rhodes College.
September 2000: Election to MGM Board
In September 2000, Priscilla Presley was elected to the board of directors at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
2003: Dream Foundation Ambassador
Since 2003, Priscilla Presley has been the Ambassador of the Dream Foundation, a Santa Barbara-based wish-granting organization.
2006: Portrayal in Elvis TV miniseries
In 2006, Antonia Barnath portrayed Priscilla Presley in the TV miniseries "Elvis".
2006: Narconon's Stonehawk Rehabilitation Center Inauguration
In 2006, Priscilla Presley helped inaugurate Narconon's Stonehawk Rehabilitation Center in Michigan.
2006: Relationship with Marco Antonio Garcia Ended
In 2006, Priscilla ended her 22-year relationship with Marco Antonio Garcia.
April 27, 2012: American Queen Godmother
On April 27, 2012, Priscilla Presley was named godmother of the largest river steamboat ever built, American Queen, in Memphis.
2012: Pantomime Debut
In 2012, Priscilla Presley made her pantomime debut in "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" at the New Wimbledon Theatre in London.
2013: Opposing Agricultural Gag Law
In 2013, Priscilla Presley spoke out against an agricultural gag law that would criminalize unauthorized filming on farms, expressing concerns about animal cruelty investigations in a letter to Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam.
2014: Reprising Role in Snow White
In 2014, Priscilla Presley reprised her role of the Wicked Queen in Snow White at the Manchester Opera House.
2015: Executive Producer & Stamp Dedication
In 2015, Priscilla Presley became the executive producer of the album "If I Can Dream: Elvis Presley With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra". Also in 2015, she dedicated an Elvis "forever" stamp with the U.S. Postmaster General Megan Brennan.
2016: Lisa Marie Left Scientology
By 2016, Lisa Marie Presley left Scientology, and it was reported that Priscilla had also distanced herself from the church at the same time.
2016: Portrayal in Shangri-La Suite
In 2016, Ashley Greene portrayed Priscilla Presley in "Shangri-La Suite".
October 2017: Denial of Departure from Scientology
In October 2017, Priscilla Presley's representative denied that she had left the Church of Scientology.
2018: Distinguished Citizen Award
In 2018, the AutoZone Liberty Bowl chose Priscilla Presley as its Distinguished Citizen Award winner.
August 16, 2019: Agent Elvis Announcement
On August 16, 2019, it was announced that Priscilla Presley, John Eddie, and Sony Pictures would create and produce "Agent Elvis", a Netflix adult animated series.
June 15, 2022: Agent Elvis Teaser Release
On June 15, 2022, the first teaser for the "Agent Elvis" series was published on the official Elvis Instagram account.
July 22, 2022: Honoring Priscilla Presley: The Artist, The Woman
On July 22, 2022, Theatre Memphis honored Priscilla Presley's contributions to Memphis art and tourism with a gala, "Honoring Priscilla Presley: The Artist, The Woman."
2022: Portrayal in Elvis movie
In 2022, Olivia DeJonge portrayed Priscilla Presley in the movie "Elvis".
2022: Presley Became Great-Grandmother
In 2022, Priscilla became a great-grandmother through her granddaughter, Riley Keough.
January 12, 2023: Death of Lisa Marie Presley
On January 12, 2023, Priscilla's daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, died at the age of 54 after suffering cardiac arrest and complications of bariatric surgery.
2023: Portrayal in Priscilla movie
In 2023, Cailee Spaeny portrayed Priscilla Presley in the movie "Priscilla".
2025: Tennessee's Highest Civilian Award
In 2025, Priscilla Presley was honored with Tennessee's highest civilian award for her contributions to the state's cultural heritage and her role in preserving Graceland as a historic landmark.
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