A new legal filing alleges Riley Keough, Elvis Presley’s granddaughter, secretly donated her eggs to John Travolta and Kelly Preston, leading to their son Benjamin, now 15. The claim appeared inside a $50 million lawsuit tied to Priscilla Presley. No one involved has confirmed it publicly. The timing and source make it feel less like revelation than leverage, and that is where the story turns.
The Lawsuit That Opened The Door
Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko sued Priscilla Presley for $50 million in Los Angeles Superior Court in August, alleging fraud and breach of contract after Lisa Marie Presley died in January 2023. On December 16, an amended complaint was filed, adding the egg donation claim and attributing it to Michael Lockwood. Suddenly, a business dispute appeared to be a reputational weapon, raising new questions.
The Key Names You Keep Hearing
Riley Keough, 35, stars in “Daisy Jones & the Six” and serves as sole trustee of Lisa Marie’s estate, including Graceland. John Travolta, 71, is a longtime A-lister. Priscilla Presley, 80, faces elder abuse claims and brought her own. Michael Lockwood is Lisa Marie’s ex. Brigitte Kruse runs GWS Auctions. Their overlap drives the shock.
The Alleged Fertility Deal In 2010
The filing claims that around 2010, Travolta and Preston first sought to use Lisa Marie Presley’s eggs, then rejected them, allegedly saying they did not want “eggs with heroin on them.” It alleges Riley, then 20, donated her eggs instead, with Preston carrying the pregnancy. Riley allegedly received an old Jaguar and $10,000 to $20,000. The claimed details get stranger.
Evidence Offered, Proof Still Missing
The complaint includes a handwritten note saying “Kelly Preston carried baby,” “medical bills paid,” and “old Jaguar 1990s-ish,” plus screenshots calling Benjamin Priscilla’s “beautiful great-grandson.” There is no DNA evidence, no medical records, no clinic documentation, no legal contracts, and no direct testimony from key parties. Without authentication, the filing reads like an assertion dressed as fact.
Why Would Lockwood Share This Now?
The lawsuit alleges Michael Lockwood approached Brigitte Kruse and “demanded” she use the egg donation information “to orchestrate a settlement” for himself and his twin daughters, described as “financially destitute.” After Lisa Marie’s January 2023 death, estate and child support conflicts continued. If the claim was real, why route it through business partners rather than court filings or family channels?
Priscilla’s Lawyer Calls It “Outrageous”
“These recent outrageous allegations have absolutely nothing to do with the claims in this case,” Priscilla’s attorney Marty Singer told TMZ on Dec 19, 2025. He said Kruse and Fialko and “their new lawyers (they are on their fourth set of attorneys)” acted shamefully, calling the suit “salacious” and “meritless.” Singer framed it as retaliation for Priscilla’s elder abuse lawsuit. That pushback sets up the evidence fight.
The Note That Sounds Like A “Smoking Gun”
A handwritten note is framed as key evidence, but it only states “Kelly Preston carried baby,” “medical bills paid,” and “old Jaguar 1990s-ish.” Preston did carry and deliver Benjamin, so the line proves nothing about whose egg was used. Handwriting analysis may be relevant, yet no public forensic report exists. Without context, the note could be meaningless, and that weakness shifts focus to the source.
Lockwood’s History Adds A Complication
Lockwood married Lisa Marie in 2006, had twins Harper and Finley in 2008, and divorced her in 2016. In 2021, he reopened a child support lawsuit, seeking $4,600 per month. After Lisa Marie’s death, he gained full custody. The filing claims he pressed Kruse for settlement leverage, but he has not publicly confirmed making the egg donation claim. What else might the litigation reveal about motive?
Lisa Marie’s Addiction Becomes A Weapon
Lisa Marie Presley died January 12, 2023, at 54, after years of publicly discussed opioid addiction and other substance abuse struggles. Her memoir “From Here to the Great Unknown,” completed by Riley, describes that pain candidly. The allegation that her eggs were rejected because of “eggs with heroin on them” turns a deceased woman’s health history into courtroom ammunition. That ugly phrasing also shapes how readers judge the claim itself.
Priscilla Doubles Down On Relevance
Priscilla called the allegations “shameful” and said they would “be addressed in court,” repeating they “have absolutely nothing to do with the claims in this case.” Her legal team argued Kruse and Fialko were flailing after setbacks and highlighted multiple attorney changes. They framed the egg claim as pressure to retract elder abuse allegations against them. If the judge views it as improper, what happens next?
Riley Keough Says Nothing, For Now
As of late December 2025, Riley Keough and her representatives have not commented publicly. Silence can appear suspicious to outsiders, but it can also be a standard legal strategy: not validating sensational claims by amplifying them. Riley has built a career separate from Presley drama, and any response risks cementing the narrative around her personal life, not her work. Still, the absence of denial fuels speculation in the public eye.
“We’ve Attempted Resolution In Good Faith”
Kruse and Fialko’s attorney Jordan Matthews defended the filing: “[A]ny contention that our allegations are ‘outrageous’ or ‘cross an ethical line’ is nothing more than a crafty attempt to bend the facts and create a false narrative.” He added, “[W]hile our clients are disheartened that they have been forced to proceed with litigation, it was Ms. Presley and her family that first concocted outrageous and reprehensibly false allegations.” That sets a direct credibility clash.
Benjamin Travolta Didn’t Ask For Any Of This
Benjamin Travolta was born on November 23, 2010, and is now 15. He lost his mother, Kelly Preston, to breast cancer in July 2020 at age 9 and has been raised primarily by John Travolta. Public speculation about his biological origins, introduced through litigation, is a significant intrusion into a teenager’s private identity formation. True or false, the claim alters how strangers perceive him. Should courts treat that impact as part of the harm?
The Scientology Angle Raises New Stakes
The lawsuit claims the arrangement required “sign off” from the Church of Scientology, with Priscilla’s oversight. Travolta has long been one of Scientology’s most famous members, and Priscilla has also had longstanding ties. If true, it suggests institutional influence over a deeply personal reproductive decision. Yet there is no corroboration from the Church itself, and no public comment as of late December 2025. The allegation hangs there, begging for evidence.
A Timeline That Makes Motives Look Murky
Benjamin was born on November 23, 2010. Lisa Marie died on January 12, 2023. In May 2023, Riley and Priscilla settle an estate dispute, and Riley becomes the sole trustee of Graceland. In August 2023, Priscilla cuts ties with Kruse and Fialko over elder abuse claims. In August 2024, they filed a lawsuit seeking $50 million. On December 16, 2025, the egg claim appears. Why wait 15 years to raise it?
What The Court Has Not Done Yet
As of December 29, 2025, no court has ruled on the egg donation claim. No genetic testing has been reported. No depositions or discovery related to this allegation have been publicly detailed. No fertility clinic records have surfaced. The claim exists as assertions in a civil lawsuit, not proven facts. Under U.S. legal standards, filings serve as starting points, not definitive truths. The question is whether a formal process will force clarity.
Reputation Damage Spreads Even Without Proof
Even unproven allegations can reshape lives. Riley Keough’s professional image now competes with lurid headlines. John Travolta and Kelly Preston’s private family story is scrutinized, and Benjamin’s identity is debated by strangers. Priscilla’s already messy legal fight gets louder and more personal. The lawsuit effectively weaponizes medical and reproductive privacy, and the internet does the rest. But reputational fallout is only the beginning if evidence is demanded.
Discovery Could Make Or Break Everyone’s Story
If the case progresses further, discovery may require document production, sworn depositions, expert declarations, and potentially forensic handwriting analysis. If the egg donation claim has any basis, records or testimony may surface. If it is fabricated, inconsistencies can also emerge under scrutiny. Still, even a clean legal outcome cannot fully undo the public impact of a headline allegation. What matters now is whether the claim survives contact with verifiable facts.
When Family Secrets Become Legal Ammunition
This dispute shows how celebrity, inheritance, and litigation can collide into a viral spectacle. Whether the egg donation allegation is true, distorted, or invented should be decided through evidence, not online speculation. The broader picture includes fractures in the Presley family, control of Elvis’s legacy, and financial incentives for multiple parties. Meanwhile, the Travolta-Preston family’s private choices are dragged into public view. What the court allows next may define the story for years.
Sources:
Lawsuit claims Riley Keough is biological parent of John Travolta and Kelly Preston’s youngest child. Los Angeles Times, December 18, 2025
Riley Keough Is Mother of John Travolta’s Son, Lawsuit Claims. TMZ, December 16, 2025
Priscilla Presley Responds To Claim Riley Keough Donated Her Eggs To John Travolta & Kelly Preston. Access Hollywood, December 19, 2025
Legal Filing Claims Riley Keough Is the Biological Mother of John Travolta’s Youngest Son. Taste of Country, December 16, 2025
Priscilla Presley Faces $50 Million Lawsuit From Former Business Partners. Law Commentary, August 13, 2025