A court filing in a business dispute has leveled explosive allegations that Riley Keough, granddaughter of Elvis Presley, donated eggs for John Travolta and Kelly Preston’s son Benjamin, born in 2010. The claim emerged from an amended complaint by Priscilla Presley’s former business partners, igniting questions about celebrity privacy and the boundaries of legal tactics.
Unexpected Lawsuit Ignites Fertility Claims
On December 16, Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko amended their $50 million breach-of-contract lawsuit against Priscilla Presley’s son, Navarone Garcia, in Los Angeles Superior Court. The filing, originally started in Florida two years earlier, escalated with personal accusations unrelated to the core financial grievances. It alleges a covert egg donation arrangement linking Hollywood icons. Legal observers note the suit’s fourth set of attorneys for the plaintiffs, signaling potential instability. Priscilla’s team dismissed the fertility claims as irrelevant distractions aimed at pressuring a settlement.
Tragedy Fuels Alleged Arrangement
The backstory traces to 2009, when Travolta and Preston lost their son Jett. Court documents claim that about a year later, Riley Keough offered her eggs, receiving a Jaguar and $10,000 to $20,000 in return. Benjamin arrived in November 2010. A handwritten note references “CA fertility partners” and “Kelly Preston carried baby,” while a text message calls Benjamin Priscilla’s “beautiful great-grandson.” Earlier, the couple reportedly approached Lisa Marie Presley for her eggs, but the plan collapsed over concerns about her past heroin use, per documents citing “eggs with heroin.” Lisa Marie, Riley’s mother, died in 2023.
Key Figure’s Disputed Involvement
Michael Lockwood, Lisa Marie’s ex-husband, allegedly revealed the details to Kruse amid his own financial woes. He purportedly sought leverage for a settlement, mentioning Travolta’s career needs amid sexual assault rumors, and provided a photo of Riley with Benjamin at Travolta’s home. Lockwood denied the account as “crazy.” Priscilla Presley rejects the entire narrative. No DNA or medical records have surfaced to substantiate the claims.
Sharp Denials and Strategic Silence
Priscilla’s attorney, Marty Singer, fired back on December 17, labeling the allegations baseless, unethical, and a ploy to damage reputations. Riley Keough’s representatives called them “not only untrue but also deeply hurtful.” Travolta’s team declined comment. Kelly Preston died in 2020, leaving 15-year-old Benjamin out of the spotlight. The silence underscores a focus on discrediting unproven assertions amid ongoing litigation.
Broader Implications for Privacy and Precedent
This clash exposes how reproductive secrets can weaponize business feuds, blurring family matters with courtroom drama. It spotlights surrogacy ethics, consent in elite circles, and minors’ rights amid public scrutiny. Elvis Presley’s legacy, already strained by internal tensions, faces fresh entanglement. Hollywood families watch closely, as rulings could redefine disclosure norms in fertility, inheritance, and defamation cases. With hearings ahead, the outcome may settle quietly or reshape legal strategies, balancing truth-seeking against privacy erosion.
Sources
Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko v. Navarone Garcia amended complaint, Los Angeles Superior Court December 2023
Statements by Marty Singer, Priscilla Presley’s attorney, December 17, 2023
Media coverage of representatives’ responses for John Travolta and Riley Keough, December 2023