Cailee Spaeny and Olivia DeJonge.Photo:Sabrina Lantos/A24; Warner Bros./courtesy Everett Collection
Sabrina Lantos/A24; Warner Bros./courtesy Everett Collection
Elvis Presleymay have been famous as a performer, but his romance withPriscilla Presleyattracted lots of intrigue on its own.Their story has been depicted several times on screen and will soon unfold again, with a focus on Mrs. Presley, in Sofia Coppola’sPriscilla,hitting theaters Nov. 3. StarringJacob Elordias Elvis andCailee Spaenyas the titular character, the film is based on Priscilla’s 1985 memoirElvis and Me.From Season Hubley’s portrayal oppositeKurt Russellin 1979’sElvisto Cailee Spaeny’s new take , here are all the actresses who have stepped into the role of Priscilla Presley.
Elvis Presleymay have been famous as a performer, but his romance withPriscilla Presleyattracted lots of intrigue on its own.
Their story has been depicted several times on screen and will soon unfold again, with a focus on Mrs. Presley, in Sofia Coppola’sPriscilla,hitting theaters Nov. 3. StarringJacob Elordias Elvis andCailee Spaenyas the titular character, the film is based on Priscilla’s 1985 memoirElvis and Me.
From Season Hubley’s portrayal oppositeKurt Russellin 1979’sElvisto Cailee Spaeny’s new take , here are all the actresses who have stepped into the role of Priscilla Presley.
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Cailee Spaeny in ‘Priscilla’ (2023)
Cailee Spaeny in ‘Priscilla’.Sabrina Lantos/A24
Sabrina Lantos/A24
Cailee Spaenyis the latest actress to step into the role of the Presley family’s matriarch. At the world premiere of the film during the Venice Film Festival in September, Spaeny opened up about the experience of watching the moviealongside the real-life woman she portrayed.
“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," Spaeny toldThe Hollywood Reporter.
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Olivia DeJonge in ‘Elvis’ (2022)
Olivia DeJonge and Austin Butler in ‘Elvis’.Warner Bros. / courtesy Everett Collection
Warner Bros. / courtesy Everett Collection
In Baz Luhrmann’s 2022Elvisbiopic,Olivia DeJongeplayed Priscilla acrossAustin Butler’s Oscar-nominated performance as The King. Like the 2023 film, Priscilla herself gave the film high remarks tellingGood Morning America: “I’m sitting there watching this movie and going ‘god I wish he could see this. It was perfection.”
“I’m so happy that she was sensitive and that she was caring and that she was a little strong with him as well, and you know, I thought she did a really, really nice job, I was pleasantly surprised,” Priscilla said.
DeJonge said hearing Priscilla’s review of her performance was a “huge relief.”
“Within my research, it was so evident the amount of love and care and sensitivity that was there, so I’m very glad that that came through,” the actress explained.
03of 05Antonia Bernath in ‘Elvis’ (2005)Antonia Bernath and Jonathan Rhys Meyers in ‘Elvis’.Monty Brinton/CBS Photo Archive via GettyFor the 2005 Emmy-nominated miniseries,Elvis, Antonia Bernath played Priscilla oppositeJonathan Rhys Meyers’ Elvis. In the movie, which chronicled the singer’s early years and his launch into fame,Rose McGowanplays Ann-Margret, Randy Quaid is Tom Parker,Camryn Manheimas Gladys Presley and Robert Patrick as Vernon Presley.
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Antonia Bernath in ‘Elvis’ (2005)
Antonia Bernath and Jonathan Rhys Meyers in ‘Elvis’.Monty Brinton/CBS Photo Archive via Getty
Monty Brinton/CBS Photo Archive via Getty
For the 2005 Emmy-nominated miniseries,Elvis, Antonia Bernath played Priscilla oppositeJonathan Rhys Meyers’ Elvis. In the movie, which chronicled the singer’s early years and his launch into fame,Rose McGowanplays Ann-Margret, Randy Quaid is Tom Parker,Camryn Manheimas Gladys Presley and Robert Patrick as Vernon Presley.
04of 05Susan Walters in ‘Elvis & Me’ ( 1988)Dale Midkiff and Susan Walters in ‘Elvis and Me’.United Archives GmbH/Alamy Stock Photo2023’sPriscillais hardly the first adaptation of the 1985 memoir. A miniseries with the same name wasreleased in 1988and Susan Walters portrayed Priscilla while Dale Midkiff portrayed Elvis.
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Susan Walters in ‘Elvis & Me’ ( 1988)
Dale Midkiff and Susan Walters in ‘Elvis and Me’.United Archives GmbH/Alamy Stock Photo
United Archives GmbH/Alamy Stock Photo
2023’sPriscillais hardly the first adaptation of the 1985 memoir. A miniseries with the same name wasreleased in 1988and Susan Walters portrayed Priscilla while Dale Midkiff portrayed Elvis.
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Season Hubley in ‘Elvis’ (1979)
Kurt Russell and Season Hubley in ‘Elvis’.American Broadcasting Companies via Getty
American Broadcasting Companies via Getty
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