“It was like finding a soulmate”: 50 Shades of Grey Star is Elvis’ Granddaughter Daughter Riley Keough’s Greatest Fan
Born into a musical family, Riley Keough has emerged as a quickly rising star in the glittery world of Hollywood. She comes from a long line of talented musicians, but what really sets her apart is her unstoppable attitude. Keough has carved out her place in the extremely competitive entertainment industry with stubborn determination, gracing both indie gems and blockbuster hits. She has fashioned a unique identity that shines brilliantly in the world of show business.
Riley Keough, who started her career in the spotlight, first loved the world of modeling before switching to acting, which would lead her to fame. She began her film journey in 2010, earning a name for herself as a supporting actor in the gripping musical drama The Runaways. Keough’s entry into Hollywood at the age of just 20 marked the beginning of a remarkable journey.
The 50 Shades of Grey actor appears to be Riley Keough, the granddaughter of Elvis Presleys’ biggest fan.
The actor from 50 Shades of Grey recalls her bond with Riley Keough
Thanks to the sensual and passionate 50 Shades of Grey series, Dakota Johnson gained national fame. However, she made her acting debut when she was just a young child, co-starring with her mother in the 1999 film Crazy in Alabama. Johnson has therefore been a part of the industry for a considerable amount of time, which has resulted in her friendship with Elvis Presley’s goddaughter Riley Keough.
Johnson talked about the unique relationship she has with her close friend Riley Keough, which all began with a chance encounter when they were just 16 years old in the parking lot of an In-N-Out restaurant. Dakota reflected on their strong bond and said, “It was like finding a soulmate.” Johnson, the daughter of Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith, and Keough, the child of the late Lisa Marie Presley and Danny Keough, both came from renowned families, thus their friendship appeared to develop naturally.
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They had a spirit of adventure and camaraderie in the beginning. During their carefree times, Johnson recalled how they would smoke cigarettes with their moms and how whenever she went o Keough’s place she would leave after a week. As they engaged in creative pursuits together, their bond grew stronger. At the age of 19, they even formed the joke band Folky Porn as they were in New York, hiding after their respective breakups.
Johnson revealed their musical antics, saying, “With my brother Alexander, we would do three-part harmonies on Hank Williams and John Prine songs, and we’d film them on Photo Booth.”
Interestingly, this experience of being in a band led Keough to take on the role of a rock band singer in Daisy Jones & the Six, a role that kind of imitated their own playful musical journey. This role also led to her first-ever Emmy nomination
Riley Keough’s first-ever Emmy nomination
The Daisy Jones & The Six star is enjoying her first-ever Emmy nomination, a piece of exciting news that emerged on July 12. Riley Keough, who plays the lead role in the Prime Video series. Keough expressed her gratitude and surprise in an interview. She said, “I’m really grateful, surprised, and just feeling blessed and honored.”
She is nominated in the Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie category along with Lizzy Caplan, Jessica Chastain, Dominique Fishback, and Kathryn Hahn, who are all equally accomplished actors. Keough was engrossed in family time and missed the live nominations announcement, but the buzzing of her phone in the opposite room hinted at the joyful news. She said, laughing lightly, “I figured I was nominated… and they weren’t all calling to tell me I wasn’t nominated.”
Daisy Jones & The Six received nine Emmy nominations, including one for Keough’s co-star Camila Morrone.
Source: E News
