Just one day after Michael Jackson’s death, Lisa Marie Presley took to her MySpace blog to address accusations that their marriage was an act (via Oprah). She wrote, “Our relationship was not ‘a sham’ as is being reported in the press. It was an unusual relationship yes, where two unusual people who did not live or know a ‘Normal life’ found a connection, perhaps with some suspect timing on his part.” Although their dynamic was tainted by Jackson’s self-destructive habits and Presley’s concerns for his health, Presley made it clear that they both loved each other deeply.
In a 2010 appearance on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” Presley elaborated on the rumors surrounding their marriage. Winfrey and Presley agreed that Presley would often become defensive when confronted with questions regarding the truth of their romance. But Presley explained that it was because she was confused about her relationship with Jackson. Winfrey said, “The rest of the world, I think, thought it was a big, staged, publicity something — I don’t know. Do you understand that now?” Presley replied, “I understand that because to some degree he was a master of manipulating a little bit with the media.”
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Presley expressed that Jackson’s tendency to be manipulative was as a result of his upbringing and unique trajectory as a superstar. While his manipulation left her with doubts that he loved her, Presley remarked that she found clarity upon reflection.
