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Sofia Coppola’s new biographical drama “Priscilla” delves into Priscilla Presley's relationship with singer Elvis Presley — including how the two met when Priscilla was just 14 years old. At the time, Elvis Presley, 24, was serving in the Army in Germany, where Priscilla Presley's stepfather was stationed. Their story has been the subject of countless analyses over the years, with Coppola's work the latest in a long list of retellings.
His beloved mother, Gladys Presley, had died soon before their meeting. How did Elvis court Priscilla while she was in high school? Priscilla Presley, in her book, said that the singer superstar had been very respectful. On their second meeting, she said he asked her to meet him in his room, which she'd been 'flustered' by. 'There’s nothing to be frightened of, honey,' she recalled him telling her. 'I swear I'll never do anything to harm you ...
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