“Zola” actor Riley Keough wrote a touching eulogy for her mother, Lisa Marie Presley, which was delivered by Keough’s husband, Ben Smith-Peterson. The speech focused on Presley as a loving mother and role model for the new mom herself, which was unbeknownst to the public. A representative for Keough confirmed to People that she and Smith-Peterson welcomed their daughter sometime in 2022.
“Thank you for being my mother in this life. I am eternally grateful to have spent 33 years with you. I’m certain I chose the best mother for me in this world and I knew that as far back as I can remember you.” Keough’s speech read (via Us Weekly). “Thank you for showing me that love is the only thing that matters in this life. I hope I can love my daughter the way you loved me.”
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It seems that Presley was a true role model for Keough in all facets of life. During an interview with People in December 2022, the actor called her mother “an inspiration” to her for being “a very strong, smart woman.” She even compared Presley to her wild-spirited, rocker character in the upcoming screen adaptation of the novel, “Daisy Jones and the Six.” After Presley’s death, Keough posted a heartwarming throwback photo of her and her mother smiling at each other alongside a red heart.
