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Priscilla Presley is opening up about her true feelings about her daughter Lisa Marie Presley's marriage to pop icon Michael Jackson.
In her upcoming memoir, Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis, Priscilla expressed that she was "appalled" by the union, according to an excerpt obtained by The Sun. "I was appalled by the marriage," she wrote. "I knew in my bones that Michael wasn’t marrying Lisa Marie; he was marrying the Presley dynasty."
Presley also called Jackson a "manipulative man," adding, "I think he had his sights set on her long before she realized it." she also shared, "The childlike innocence he projected was part of his public mask."
On her own relationship with her son-in-law, which Priscilla called "bizarre," she explained that Jackson "actively avoider her" while at family gatherings.
Lisa Marie and Michael's marriage, which took place in 1994, was highly publicized and often scrutinized by the media. Priscilla's reaction sheds light on the personal challenges and family dynamics that were at play during that time. The marriage lasted for two years before they divorced in 1996. Despite the short duration, their relationship remained a topic of public interest. Priscilla's recent comments provide a glimpse into the complexities of the Presley family and their interactions with the media spotlight.