Priscilla Presley Reveals How She Discovered Elvis Presley’s Infidelity

February 9, 2025: Priscilla Presley, the former wife of the late Elvis Presley, recently opened up about how she learned of her husband’s infidelity during their marriage. The 79-year-old shared a deeply personal and emotional story, explaining how fan mail played a crucial role in revealing the truth about Elvis’ secret life.

During a candid conversation at a public event, Priscilla recalled how difficult it was to navigate a marriage to one of the most famous men in the world. “It was hard, you know, to get used to all the guys, not just Elvis but all the guys, they were like this, and I love them all, but it was a man’s world, and I was really the only woman,” Priscilla shared. She also mentioned that Elvis’ frequent absences added to the tension in their marriage. “He was gone a lot,” she said, adding that rumors about his whereabouts often circulated.

However, it was one specific moment that forced Priscilla to confront the truth about her husband’s affairs. Recalling an incident where she checked the mail at their Palm Springs home, Priscilla explained how she came across letters from women describing their experiences with Elvis. Some letters were polite, thanking him for invitations, while others were much more explicit. “Elvis, I had the best night with you. Thank you so much,” Priscilla remembered reading, which made her realize that Elvis was living a life she had never imagined.

The discovery of his infidelity hit Priscilla hard. “It was getting worse,” she confessed. “I decided, gosh, he’s living another life and I just couldn’t take it.” She explained how difficult it became whenever Elvis went to places like Las Vegas or Palm Springs, where the rumors and reality of his affairs were more prominent.

Despite the heartache caused by these revelations, Priscilla emphasized that their relationship remained affectionate even after their divorce in 1973. “He was famous, he was loving, he was a beautiful, beautiful man, but I just couldn’t take it. It just was not a good life for me,” she said.

Priscilla made it clear that although their marriage ended, they remained friends and continued to care for each other. She shared a fond memory of Elvis visiting her home after their divorce, often unannounced. “He would drop by my home unannounced, and I was going with someone, by the way, and he would come unannounced,” she said with a laugh. Priscilla recalled how she would try to hide her new companion before Elvis arrived and how they would talk for hours in the kitchen when he did show up.

Priscilla’s comments come a little over a year after a significant family milestone. In January 2024, she attended the Emmy Awards with her granddaughter, Riley Keough, who was nominated for her role in Daisy Jones & The Six. This event followed the resolution of a legal dispute over the trust of Priscilla’s late daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, who passed away in January 2023. Priscilla and Keough reached an agreement on the trust in November 2023.

Reflecting on the resolution, Priscilla expressed gratitude for her family’s strength, saying, “As a family, we are pleased that we resolved this together.” She also asked for privacy, adding, “My family and I hope that everyone will grant us the privacy we have needed to properly grieve Lisa Marie and spend personal time together. We love and appreciate all of you and the Presley family is stronger than ever.”