A shocking new lawsuit alleges that actress Riley Keough, the granddaughter of Elvis Presley, is the biological mother of John Travolta’s youngest son, Ben. The claim, made in legal documents filed by Priscilla Presley’s former business partner, has sparked widespread attention and denial from Presley’s legal team.
The lawsuit was filed by Brigitte Kruse, who is suing Priscilla Presley’s son, Navarone Garcia, for breach of contract. Within these documents, Kruse asserts that Travolta and his late wife, Kelly Preston, arranged to use Keough’s eggs to conceive their son Ben, born in 2010. This allegation suggests that the couple turned to egg donation due to difficulties in conceiving naturally.
According to the filing, Kruse learned of this arrangement from Michael Lockwood, the ex-husband of Lisa Marie Presley. Lockwood reportedly disclosed that Travolta and Preston initially considered using Lisa Marie’s eggs but opted against it because they did not want “eggs with heroin,” referring to Lisa Marie’s past struggles with substance abuse. Instead, they allegedly secured eggs from her daughter, Riley Keough, who was 21 at the time.
In exchange for her eggs, Keough was purportedly compensated with a used Jaguar and a payment ranging from $10,000 to $20,000. The lawsuit includes purported evidence such as handwritten notes and text messages, including one where Ben is referred to as Priscilla Presley’s “great-grandson,” which Kruse interprets as confirmation of the biological link.
The legal feud between Kruse and the Presley family dates back to 2023, with previous allegations of fraud and elder abuse. This latest claim appears to be a dramatic escalation in an already contentious dispute. Kruse’s attorney stated that the amended complaint aims to “reveal the truth” and correct the record regarding her work with the Presley family.
Priscilla Presley’s attorneys have vehemently denied the allegations, calling them “shameful” and unrelated to the core issues of the lawsuit. They accused Kruse and her lawyers of crossing ethical lines to cause further pain to the Presley family. Representatives for John Travolta and Riley Keough have not yet publicly commented on the claims.
The implications of these allegations could be significant, potentially affecting the reputations of all parties involved and the outcome of the ongoing legal battle. If proven true, it would reveal a previously unknown chapter in the lives of these high-profile families, but for now, the claims remain unsubstantiated in court. As the case progresses, more details may emerge, but this lawsuit has already captivated public interest, blending celebrity intrigue with complex family dynamics.
