Riley Keough is an American actress, model, and producer. She is known for her roles in movies like Mad Max: Fury Road, Suicide Squad, and more.
Riley Keough’s Early Life and Education
She was born on 29 May 1989, in Santa Monica, California, USA. She is the daughter of musician Danny Keough and singer and songwriter mother Lisa Marie Presley. Riley is also the eldest grandchild of late singer Elvis Presley and businesswoman Priscilla Presley. Riley grew up with her brother Benjamin and two half-sisters Harper and Finley.
She belongs to Irish, Sephardic Jewish, Ashkenazi Jewish, Creek, Cherokee, and Norman ethnic backgrounds. Her parents separated when she was only six and was mostly raised by her father.
Likewise, Keough was homeschooled.
Riley Keough’s Professional Career
Riley Keough began her carer as a model at the age of 15 and appeared on numerous fashion shows. Eventually, she made her film debut in the movie The Runaways in 2010 and then appeared in movies like The Good Doctor in 2011, Jack & Diane in 2012, Magic Mike in 2012, and more. She got her breakthrough from the series The Girlfriend Experience. Moreover, her further success came after the movie American Honey in 2017 and gained several award nominations.
Riley Keough’s Personal Life
Riley Keough is a married lady. She tied her knots with her long-term boyfriend Ben Smith-Petersen. The couple first met when they were shooting Mad Max: Fury Road in 2012. They then started dating and finally announced their engagement on August 13, 2014. She finally walked down the aisle the following year on February 4, 2015, in Napa, California.
One Response