Riley Keough Was ‘In Tears For A Week’ Over Austin Butler’s Elvis – But Feud With Priscilla Presley Will Keep Her From Oscars!

Riley Keough was extraordinarily moved by Austin Butler‘s portrayal of her grandfather — however with all the strain between her and her grandmother Priscilla Presley, it seems to be like she gained’t be capable to help him as a lot as she would possibly wish to…

On Tuesday’s episode of Stay with Kelly and Ryan, the 33-year-old actress praised Austin’s capacity to embody her late grandfather Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann‘s epic biopic Elvis:

“I believe he was excellent and unimaginable. I couldn’t have imagined anybody with the ability to pull off what he did when it comes to embodying my grandfather. It was actually stunning and emotional. It completely blew me away.”

She went on to say the efficiency was so near her coronary heart that she spent every week crying after she noticed the movie:

“I used to be in tears for every week due to the movie, but additionally due to his efficiency.”

Riley was so impressed over the 31-year-old actor’s talent she mentioned she texted him to congratulate him earlier than she’d even met him. How candy! And so far as his Oscars nomination goes, when requested if she believes he’ll win finest actor, she mentioned merely:

“Fingers crossed!”

Ch-ch-check out the total interview (beneath):

Whether or not Austin takes residence a win or not, it could appear Riley gained’t be there to help him in particular person. In accordance with sources for The Solar, Priscilla has taken the lead and she or he’ll be attending with the solid and crew of Elvis. We’re now listening to that because of the Daisy Jones & The Six star’s feud along with her grandmother, she’s not going to be strolling down the crimson carpet.

Associated: Riley ‘Upset’ & ‘Upset’ Over Priscilla’s Actions

As you realize, the rift that’s “inflicting a lot behind-the-scenes drama” is because of Priscilla contesting her late daughter Lisa Marie Presley‘s will giving every part to Riley and her late brother Benjamin Keough. The 77-year-old did this after she came upon she’d been eliminated as a trustee of the property. Since then, Priscilla and Riley reportedly haven’t been on talking phrases.

A good friend of Elvis’ ex informed the outlet this week:

“Priscilla is main the workforce on the Oscars. She has been there the entire means of this movie and needs to see it out on the largest night time in Hollywood. After all, Lisa Marie would have been along with her mom for this momentous night time, however many are pushing for Riley to be there. That’s inflicting issues and upset.”

The supply then went on to say Riley and Priscilla strolling the carpet collectively is “out of the query”:

“Riley needs her mother represented there however at this second strolling down the carpet collectively is out of the query. Buddies of the pair have made efforts to diffuse the strain and unite in honor of the movie and Elvis, however that’s not occurring presently. Riley’s feelings are already very up and down coping with the lack of her mom and struggle along with her grandmother in addition to coping with PR promotion and elevating her child.”

All appears to be properly between Austin and Elvis’ granddaughter, although:

“There isn’t any drama between Austin and Riley in any respect. She was totally blown away by his efficiency and touched by the way in which he represented her household.”

Nicely, we’ve now heard that straight from the horse’s mouth! And Austin’s opinion on the matter? He doesn’t need in the course of their spat:

“He additionally doesn’t wish to be embroiled in any clashes between the household. His outlook is about unity and celebration of the Presley household.”

The insider mentioned Riley has been invited to occasions earlier than and after the Oscars, so there’s an excellent likelihood she and Priscilla may find yourself in the identical room, however they’d almost definitely attempt to keep away from one another to maintain the peace.

Yeesh. Doesn’t appear like this feud is calming down anytime quickly. Reactions, Perezcious readers?

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