Riley Keough is an American actress and model. She hails from the iconic music family, The Presleys, and is Elvis Presley’s granddaughter. Riley began her career as a model and has appeared as an actress in film and in TV programs.
Who Is Riley Keough?
Riley Keough’s full name is Danielle Riley Keough. Born May 29, 1989, in Santa Monica, Calif. In 2025, she is 36 years old and her zodiac sign is Gemini.
She was raised in Hawaii, Los Angeles and Memphis. She went to public school briefly, then spent some years home-schooled, as her family having moved frequently.
Family and Personal Life
Riley’s father is the musician Danny Keough. She is the daughter of Lisa Marie Presley, a singer, and the only child of Elvis Presley. Lisa Marie died in 2023.
Riley was also the brother of Benjamin Keough, who died in 2020. She also has twin half-sisters, Finley and Harper Lockwood.
Her grandfather is Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, and her grandmother is Priscilla Presley, an actress and businesswoman.
Riley married Australian stuntman Ben Smith-Petersen in 2015. They met while working on the movie Mad Max: Fury Road. The couple has two children. Their daughter Tupelo Storm was born in 2022 through a surrogate, and their second child was born in February 2025. The family prefers to keep their life private.
Career Overview
Riley Keough started modeling when she was 15. She modeled for major fashion labels like Dolce & Gabbana, and she graced the cover of Vogue with her mother and grandmother.
She started acting in 2010 with the movie The Runaways. Some of her early films include:
- The Good Doctor (2011)
- Magic Mike (2012)
- Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
Her breakthrough TV role came in 2016 with The Girlfriend Experience, where she played Christine. In 2023, she starred as a singer in Daisy Jones & the Six and performed all her own songs.
Other hits have included American Honey, Logan Lucky, Zola and Sasquatch Sunset.
Riley also runs a production company called Felix Culpa. She co-directed the film War Pony (2022), which won a major award at the Cannes Film Festival. In 2024, she completed her mother’s memoir, From Here to the Great Unknown.
Awards and Achievements
- Golden Globe nomination for The Girlfriend Experience
- Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for Daisy Jones & the Six
- Independent Spirit Award nomination for American Honey
- Caméra d’Or winner at Cannes for War Pony (2022)
- Gracie Award winner
She has also received praise for her performances in darker and horror-style films.
After her mother’s death, Riley became the owner and trustee of Graceland, Elvis Presley’s famous home.
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Physical Details and Other Facts
- Height: 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 m)
- Weight: Around 130 lbs (59 kg)
- Hair Color: Blonde
- Eye Color: Blue
She was raised in Scientology but now describes herself as spiritual. As of 2025, Riley Keough’s estimated net worth is $20 million, earned from acting, modeling, and family assets.
Riley Keough Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
| Full Name | Danielle Riley Keough |
| Date of Birth | May 29, 1989 (Age 36) |
| Height & Weight | 5’7″ (1.70 m), 130 lbs (59 kg) |
| Parents | Lisa Marie Presley, Danny Keough |
| Spouse | Ben Smith-Petersen (married 2015) |
| Children | Two |
| Net Worth | $20 million (2025) |
| Major Awards | Golden Globe & Emmy nominations, Caméra d’Or |