Riley Keough has opened up about the profound sense of connection she feels with her late mother, Lisa Marie Presley, since her passing in January 2023. The acclaimed actress and producer, aged 36, believes she has received signs from Presley, who died at the age of 54. Keough described this connection in a recent interview with PEOPLE magazine, stating, “I think if you’re open to those things, they’re kind of everywhere. I really do believe that.”
In her reflections, Keough noted that there are moments she experiences that feel too significant to ignore. Although she did not share specific examples, she plans to explore her connection to her mother’s spirit in a forthcoming “heartfelt afterward” for the paperback edition of her memoir, From Here to the Great Unknown. This edition is set to be released on November 11, 2023, by Penguin Random House.
Exploring a Mother-Daughter Bond
Keough described the process of completing her mother’s memoir as a journey of closure. She revealed that listening to tapes of memories recorded by Presley helped her feel as though she was closing a significant chapter in their lives. Keough emphasized her desire to go beyond the headlines and portray the essence of who her mother truly was. “What she wanted to do in her memoir, and what I hope I’ve done in finishing it for her, is to go beneath the magazine headline idea of her and reveal the core of who she was,” Keough explained.
She previously paid tribute to her mother on the anniversary of her death by sharing a poignant screengrab of a FaceTime call between them. The image captured a joyful moment, with Riley smiling in the top corner while Lisa Marie displayed an animated expression. In her social media post, Keough simply expressed her feelings with a heart emoji.
Looking Ahead to the Paperback Release
The upcoming paperback version of From Here to the Great Unknown promises to offer insights not only into the life of Lisa Marie Presley but also into Riley’s emotional journey as she navigates her grief. According to Penguin Random House, Keough will reflect on her experiences bringing the memoir to life and her quest for signs that her mother is at peace with the book’s publication.
As Riley Keough continues to process her loss, her reflections offer a glimpse into the lasting bond between mother and daughter. She remains hopeful that readers will connect with her mother’s story in a way that honors her legacy and spirit.
