Priscilla Presley has opened up about her feelings regarding the marriage of her daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, to Michael Jackson. In an exclusive interview, she revealed her concerns and suspicions from the very beginning of the unlikely union, offering a glimpse into the complicated dynamics surrounding their relationship.

Priscilla’s Initial Concerns About Michael Jackson

Priscilla Presley admits that when Michael Jackson first expressed interest in Lisa Marie, she was wary. “I was concerned and suspicious,” Priscilla shared. She recalled that Michael had called her when she was working on Dallas, asking to meet Lisa Marie for dinner, despite her being only 16 years old at the time. Priscilla was immediately uneasy, sensing that there was something calculated about Michael’s intentions. “There’s something very calculating and manipulative about how he does things,” she remarked.

The Desire to Rebel

Priscilla believes that Lisa Marie’s marriage to Michael Jackson was partly a way for her daughter to rebel against her. “I automatically felt that this was Lisa’s way of getting out from under the umbrella of Priscilla Presley,” Priscilla said. Lisa Marie, it seemed, wanted to make her own decisions and prove her independence. Priscilla was not aware of the marriage until it was announced on the news. “I had someone tell me, ‘Lisa got married,’” she recalls, clearly shocked by the news that Lisa Marie had married the King of Pop.

Privacy and Concerns About the Marriage

While Lisa Marie tried to keep the wedding private, the press was relentless. Helicopters hovered over Priscilla’s home as the media sought answers. However, despite the public spectacle, Priscilla understood that Lisa Marie wanted to make her own decisions as an adult, even if it meant going against her mother’s advice.

Priscilla admitted that she was nervous about the entire situation, particularly the public display of affection between Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie at the MTV Music Awards. “I was nervous for her. I was thinking about everything she was probably thinking and feeling,” she confessed. Despite her concerns, Priscilla acknowledges that Lisa Marie was brave to face the media attention.

Michael Jackson’s True Intentions

Priscilla’s unease about the marriage wasn’t just about her daughter’s choice of partner, but also about Michael Jackson’s possible motivations. Priscilla questioned whether Michael’s intentions were truly genuine or if he was more interested in aligning himself with the Presley family legacy. “I think he was intrigued about Elvis and just here’s Lisa, and… Is he with her because she’s a Presley?” Priscilla pondered. She speculated that Michael might have been more interested in the Presley name and the inheritance than in Lisa Marie herself.

The End of the Marriage

As the marriage progressed, Priscilla continued to harbor concerns, particularly after hearing from Lisa Marie about Michael’s increasing distance. “I remember being in Hawaii, and we were walking together on the beach, and she said, ‘Mom, I’m really concerned. I never see him,'” Priscilla shared. Eventually, Lisa Marie decided to end the marriage, and according to reports, Priscilla was relieved. “Oh, she’s over the moon with joy,” said one insider, noting that Priscilla was pleased when the marriage ended.

Priscilla’s concerns about Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie’s marriage were rooted in her protective instincts as a mother and her suspicions about Michael’s true motives. While she respected her daughter’s autonomy, Priscilla was not shy about expressing her reservations about the marriage from the beginning.

Moving Forward

Now, after the marriage has ended, Priscilla and Lisa Marie are reportedly rebuilding their relationship. “Lisa Marie is a very bright girl,” Priscilla said, acknowledging her daughter’s ability to make decisions, even if she didn’t always agree with them. In the end, Priscilla remains supportive of her daughter, even as she reflects on the challenges of raising a child in the public eye and the difficult dynamics that sometimes arise in families under scrutiny.

Priscilla Presley’s candid reflections on Lisa Marie’s marriage to Michael Jackson provide an honest and heartfelt insight into the complex relationship between a mother and daughter, as well as the impact of fame on personal relationships.

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