A new lawsuit has made the bombshell allegation that Riley Keough, the granddaughter of Elvis Presley, is the biological mother of John Travolta’s youngest son, Ben. Filed by Priscilla Presley’s former business partners, the claim suggests Keough donated eggs to Travolta and his late wife Kelly Preston in 2010 in exchange for a used Jaguar and a cash payment.
The lawsuit was submitted on December 17, 2025, by Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko as part of a breach of contract dispute against Navarone Garcia, Priscilla Presley’s son. According to the legal documents, Kruse learned of the alleged arrangement from Michael Lockwood, the ex-husband of Lisa Marie Presley, who stated that Travolta and Preston had initially used Lisa Marie’s eggs but later sought an alternative due to concerns about drug use.
Lockwood allegedly claimed the couple did not want ‘eggs with heroin’ on them, referencing Lisa Marie’s past addiction struggles. As a result, Keough, then 21 years old, purportedly provided her eggs, leading to Ben Travolta’s birth. The lawsuit includes references to a text message where Priscilla Presley is said to have called Ben her ‘great-grandson,’ though this remains unverified.
In response to the allegations, Priscilla Presley’s attorney, Marty Singer, denounced the claims as ‘shameful’ and unrelated to the core legal case, accusing Kruse and Fialko of attempting to inflict pain on the Presley family. Conversely, Kruse’s lawyer, Jordan Matthews, asserted that the lawsuit aims to ‘reveal the truth’ and document their efforts to mediate family conflicts after Lisa Marie’s death in 2023.
The Travolta and Presley families share a history of friendship, with Lisa Marie publicly supporting Travolta and Preston following the tragic death of their son Jett in 2009. Travolta also expressed grief over Lisa Marie’s passing, highlighting their personal bond. However, neither John Travolta nor Riley Keough has commented on the current allegations, leaving the story unconfirmed.
This legal development adds to the ongoing controversies surrounding the Presley estate, which has faced multiple disputes since Lisa Marie’s death. The involvement of high-profile figures underscores the challenges of maintaining privacy amidst celebrity scandals and complex legal entanglements.
The case continues in court, with Kruse and Fialko seeking to substantiate their claims. If proven, the allegations could impact familial relationships and legal matters such as paternity and inheritance. For now, the story remains a sensational aspect of a broader legal feud, reflecting the intricate dynamics at play in high-stakes entertainment circles.
As proceedings advance, additional details may surface, but the current narrative serves as a cautionary tale about the intersections of fame, family, and litigation in the public eye.
