‘Elvis’ star Austin Butler attends Lisa Marie Presley memorial with Kaia Gerber
Austin Butler, who famously portrayed Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis” biopic, attended Lisa Marie Presley’s public memorial service at Graceland on Sunday.
The actor and his girlfriend, Kaia Gerber, sat proper behind the Presley household as stars like Alanis Morissette and Axl Rose paid tribute in honor of Elvis’ solely youngster.
Butler, 31, wore a black peacoat with matching pants and gown sneakers, whereas Gerber, 21, complemented her beau’s look in a equally somber ensemble.
The 2 have been courting since January 2022, following Gerber’s extremely publicized breakup from “Euphoria” star Jacob Elordi.
An eyewitness advised Web page Six that Luhrmann was additionally in attendance for the service, together with “Elvis” costume designer Catherine Martin. We’re advised the 60-year-old Australian movie director as soon as went as much as Butler to hug him.
As beforehand reported, Lisa Marie handed away on January 12 on the age of 54.
“My coronary heart is totally damaged for Riley, Finley, Harper and Priscilla over the tragic and sudden lack of Lisa Marie,” Butler stated in a press release to E!. Information of the time, which talked about the singer’s daughters and mom.
“I’m ceaselessly grateful for the instances I used to be fortunate sufficient to be close to her vibrant mild and can all the time cherish the quiet moments we shared. Her heat, her love and her authenticity will all the time be missed.
The tribute comes days after Butler received Finest Actor in a Drama on the 2023 Golden Globes for his portrayal of the late King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
In his acceptance speech, Butler thanked Lisa Marie and Priscilla Presley for opening “hearts,” “reminiscences” and “houses” to him in preparation for the position.
“Lisa Marie, Priscilla, I really like you ceaselessly,” he stated.
Sunday’s memorial additionally noticed tributes from the Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson, expertise supervisor Jerry Schilling and Lisa Marie’s 33-year-old daughter Riley.
The actress’ husband, Ben Smith-Petersen, took the rostrum to learn a be aware on Riley’s behalf – revealing they quietly welcomed a daughter collectively earlier than Lisa Marie died.
“Thanks for exhibiting me love is all that issues on this life. I hope I can love my daughter the best way you really liked me, the best way you really liked my brothers and sisters.”
“Thanks for giving me energy, my coronary heart, my empathy, my braveness, my humorousness, my manners, my anger, my wildness, my tenacity. I’m a product of your coronary heart, my sisters are a product of your coronary heart, my Brother is the product of your coronary heart.
Web page Six additionally reported on Sunday that Lisa Marie was laid to relaxation in Graceland’s Meditation Backyard subsequent to her beloved son, Benjamin, who died by suicide in 2020.
Elvis and his mother and father, Vernon and Gladys Presley, are additionally buried within the backyard of the property in Memphis, Tenn.
Along with Riley, Lisa Marie leaves behind two different youngsters: 14-year-old twins Finlay and Harper Lockwood.
