A new legal filing has sparked controversy by alleging that actress Riley Keough, the granddaughter of Elvis Presley, donated eggs to John Travolta and his late wife Kelly Preston, leading to the birth of their son Benjamin Travolta. The claim, if true, would make Benjamin the great-grandson of the rock ‘n’ roll legend, adding a sensational twist to ongoing litigation involving the Presley family.
The allegation emerged in amended court documents filed by Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko, former business associates of Priscilla Presley, as part of a lawsuit against her son, Navarone Garcia. According to the filing, the egg donation deal was orchestrated in the early 2010s, with Keough reportedly receiving an old Jaguar and between $10,000 to $20,000 in exchange. The documents suggest that the arrangement was made after initial discussions about using eggs from Lisa Marie Presley, Keough’s mother, fell through due to concerns about her past substance use.
Background details reveal that John Travolta and Kelly Preston, who were married from 1991 until her death in 2020, had three children together. Their eldest son, Jett, tragically died in 2009 at age 16, and their daughter Ella Bleu is now 25. Benjamin, born in November 2010, is their youngest. The lawsuit claims that Travolta sought to bolster his public image amid career challenges, including allegations of sexual assault, by having another child through this donation.
The legal complaint, obtained by outlets such as NBC News and PEOPLE, cites information from Michael Lockwood, the ex-husband of Lisa Marie Presley and father of her twin daughters. Lockwood allegedly told Kruse and Fialko that Travolta and Preston had previously used Lisa Marie’s eggs, but later opted for Keough’s donation to avoid “eggs with heroin” on them, referencing Lisa Marie’s struggles with addiction. This narrative is presented in the context of broader disputes over the Presley estate following Lisa Marie’s death in 2023.
Representatives for the involved parties have largely remained silent or dismissed the claims. Priscilla Presley’s attorney, Marty Singer, called the allegations “shameful” and “outrageous,” stating that they have nothing to do with the core issues of the lawsuit and are an attempt to pressure the family. Similarly, Riley Keough and Priscilla Presley issued a joint statement earlier denying related allegations, emphasizing family unity and their focus on honoring Lisa Marie’s legacy.
The ongoing lawsuit, which accuses Priscilla Presley of fraud and breach of contract among other claims, has become increasingly convoluted with these new accusations. Kruse and Fialko, who are on their fourth set of attorneys according to Singer, have faced criticism for introducing what appear to be tangential details. The egg donation claim is presented as evidence in their case against Garcia, but its relevance to the original contract disputes is unclear.
As the legal battle continues, the allegations have captured public attention due to the high-profile families involved. The Travolta and Presley dynasties, both iconic in entertainment history, are now linked in a way that could have lasting implications for their legacies. Whether these claims will be substantiated in court remains to be seen, but they have already stirred media frenzy and speculation.
In the meantime, Riley Keough was spotted in public shortly after the news broke, maintaining her composure amidst the controversy. The case highlights the complexities of celebrity lawsuits and the potential for sensational claims to overshadow legal proceedings. As both sides prepare for further court actions, the truth behind the egg donation allegation may emerge, but for now, it stands as a provocative footnote in the intertwined stories of two entertainment legends.
