Did the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll really need a co-star’s permission slip before putting a ring on it? Because apparently, Elvis Presley didn’t trust his own gut when it came to marrying Priscilla Beaulieu — he went straight to his leading lady for a second opinion.
Sources close to the Memphis Mafia are spilling that during the filming of ‘Viva Las Vegas,’ Elvis pulled Ann-Margret aside between hip thrusts and asked point-blank: “Should I marry this girl?” The Swedish siren — who had chemistry with Elvis that practically melted the film reels — allegedly told him to follow his heart but warned him that touring life chews up relationships like peanut butter banana sandwiches. Iconic advice. Ignored immediately.
Priscilla was barely 21 when she walked down the aisle in 1967, wearing that infamous white satin number while Elvis looked like he’d rather be anywhere but the Aladdin Hotel. Friends say he treated the marriage like a studio contract — signed, sealed, but never really read the fine print. And Ann-Margret? She reportedly sent a telegram congratulating the couple while secretly thanking the universe she dodged that Graceland bullet.
Fans are losing their collective minds over this revelation. “So he asked the woman he had an affair with for marriage advice?!”, tweeted @BlueSuedeSleuth. “The audacity!” Others are defending the King: “He was 32, she was 21, he was terrified. Cut him some slack.” Sure, Jan. Because nothing says ‘healthy foundation’ like consulting your work wife before proposing to your child bride.
What do you think? A) Elvis was genuinely conflicted and sought wisdom B) Classic manipulation tactic to keep both women on the hook