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Elvis Presley's Granddaughter A Model

November 07, 2003 | People
Elvis Presley's granddaughter, Riley Keough, has been signed by IMG models - and she's just 14 years old. The curly blond beauty is the daughter of Lisa Marie Presley and her first husband, singer and songwriter Danny Keough.

Even though IMG is based in New York, "Riley will not be moving out of L.A.," a family pal tells us. "Lisa Marie is encouraging her, but she's not shipping her out anytime soon."

Riley, who resembles her mother but has softer looks, has had other offers to model. But she turned them down because her savvy mom doesn't want her traveling alone to the shows, Star mag reports this week.
Source:Elvis World Japan
CD King wrote on November 10, 2003
Danielle Riley has got a younger brother, what's his name? He is Elvis Presley ligit Grandson. I look forward to the day when this fella sings. All the lousy Elvis Impersonators will have to move aside. It's gonna be real exciting man - that will be the day!
Rev. Gerhard wrote on November 09, 2003
Dear and lovely Riley, It's not necessary to work for money. Perhaps for your vanity? It would be better to avoid the public and to learn a serious job. Because beauty has very weak legs.
Rev. Gerhard wrote on November 09, 2003
Dear jeremytcb, you like 14 years old girls modeling? Okay, I believe it. I think they are too young enjoying the life of empty values. Of course I would have not adviced the King to get a serious job. Because I adore his astonishing work and I think to make good music is much more hard work than to present your lovely face.
lDevoted Fan wrote on November 09, 2003
My heart is so touched at the sight: This is indeed Elvis's grandchild. So very lovely looking... But oh how I wish she would stay out of the very dangerous and difficult media limelight. I worry about the treachery out there! Can't she just stay home with her family and concentrate on her schooling as 14 year old girls are meant to do? What is more important than her education now, and being with her parents and brother at home? I will pray that she is protected and safe from the ugly media world out there. God bless her.
Airtouch67 wrote on November 10, 2003
Well I am a little surprised to see this. I really don't understand why Riley would even want to do something like this. It's not like she needs the money, so why even put herself through the scrutiny? Unfortunately, Lisa Marie is the last person who should be making any kind of intelligent decisions for her daughter. She has managed to make a public fool of herself, so I'm not sure she even has the smarts to be guiding a young, impressionable teenager at this point; mother or no-mother. Riley should focus more on her education and try to do something a little more meaningful rather than focusing on something so superficial. And lets be honest, if she was not Elvis' grandchild, I seriously doubt IMG would have signed her anyway. Maybe one day, somebody in the Presley family will actually contribute something to society rather than just riding the family name. Thank you.
jessy wrote on November 10, 2003
I think she is lovely and Elvis would be proud of her!
TCBn with TLC Bet wrote on November 10, 2003
Right, her name is Danielle... don't know what this Riley is about ?? As for the criticism, Elvis fans, remember Elvis' own words--walk a mile in my shoes... She is beautiful! Yes, she is young, and these days that's the way the modeling business is! As for not needing to work, even rich people need to feel their own selfworth too and not just sit back and count their money. This family has contributed so much money to important causes, I think it is great that they continue to do so. The more Presley money earned the better, regardless of how we all feel about Priscilla's leaving Elvis or his marrying her.
EspenK wrote on November 17, 2003
Yeah that was a beauty for sure. But Isnt she overweight? Or does it just appear that way on the picture?
PAMahoney wrote on November 08, 2003
Good luck to Riley but I thought her name was Danielle.
Big Boss Man wrote on November 08, 2003
She resembles much more Priscilla than Lisa Marie
SilviaZ wrote on November 10, 2003
To Airtouch67: you just said it! I agree 100%!
SilviaZ wrote on November 18, 2003
Since she is only 14, I guess that's just "puppy fat".
Charles wrote on November 08, 2003
Hope the media do not start hounding her and putting her under pressure just because she is Elvis's granddaughter, and IMG models take care and give her good advice as she is still a youngster and can be influenced by shady people wishing to make a fast buck. Good luck to you Riley
jeremytcb wrote on November 09, 2003
Go for it Riley... Follow your dreams, just be careful out there. There is nothing wrong with modeling - some people just never have a good word to say about anything. There are all kinds of professions, that is what makes life so interesting. Wonder if the good Rev. would have advised Elvis to get a "serious job."
untamedhawk wrote on November 22, 2003
SATTINBABY Thank you!! For the opinion of evryone who was negative (You too want to be famous) She may be the GRANDdaughter of a famous individual, but she deserves evrything she can accomplish as well as her mother. As far as overweight goes, STOP DRUELING GUYS she is 14... ;-) . She's a very pretty girl who will in her own way continue the Elvis legend, I don't know or think it will ever stop from his day to theirs. I do feel sorry for any Presley that searches for fame, for the simple fact that they will always be compared to Elvis Presley (let them be themselves, and stop thinking ELVIS) Although he will always be #1 as far as music goes for me. Girls You've done well with yourselves, and I'd want you to know that pride in the Presley name is all I have.