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Controversial Lawsuit Claims Riley Keough is Biological Mother of John Travolta's Son
12/20/2025, 6:03:51 AM
Allegations of Egg Donation
A recent lawsuit filed by Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko, former business associates of Priscilla Presley, has made sensational claims regarding the parentage of John Travolta's youngest son, Benjamin Travolta. The lawsuit alleges that Riley Keough, the granddaughter of Elvis Presley, donated her eggs to Travolta and his late wife, Kelly Preston, in exchange for an old Jaguar and a payment between $10,000 and $20,000. This claim, which surfaced in an amended complaint filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, asserts that Keough's egg donation led to the birth of Benjamin in 2010.
According to the lawsuit, Travolta and Preston initially sought to use eggs from Lisa Marie Presley, Keough's mother, but abandoned that plan due to concerns about Lisa Marie's past struggles with addiction. The complaint states that Michael Lockwood, Lisa Marie's ex-husband, informed Kruse that Travolta had expressed a preference against using Lisa Marie's eggs, leading to the alleged arrangement with Keough.
Background of the Legal Dispute
This lawsuit is part of a broader legal battle involving Priscilla Presley, who is accused of fraud and breach of contract by Kruse and Fialko. The plaintiffs claim that following Lisa Marie's death in January 2023, the Presley family was embroiled in disputes over control of her estate. Kruse and Fialko allege that they were tasked with mediating these conflicts, which they describe as chaotic.
Priscilla Presley's legal team has vehemently denied the allegations made by Kruse and Fialko, labeling them as "shameful" and asserting that they are an improper attempt to exert pressure on Priscilla to retract her claims in the ongoing legal disputes.
Official Statements & Responses
Priscilla Presley's attorney, Marty Singer, stated, "Brigitte Kruse, Kevin Fialko, and their co-conspirators have demonstrated that there is no bar too low, no ethical line that they are unwilling to cross in an effort to cause further pain to Priscilla Presley and her family." He emphasized that the allegations regarding the egg donation are unrelated to the claims in the case and will be addressed in court.
In a joint statement, Riley Keough and Priscilla Presley expressed their awareness of the allegations, calling them "not only untrue but also deeply hurtful." They reaffirmed their commitment to honoring Lisa Marie's memory and protecting the family's legacy.
Criticism & Opposition
The claims made by Kruse and Fialko have been met with skepticism, particularly due to the lack of medical or legal documentation supporting their assertions. Experts warn that allegations in civil court documents should not be considered facts and can be contested or dismissed if deemed irrelevant. The motivations behind including the egg donation claim in a lawsuit primarily focused on business disputes remain unclear.
What's Next
As the legal proceedings continue, the court will address the various claims and counterclaims made by both parties. The outcome of this lawsuit could have significant implications for the Presley family's public image and their ongoing legal battles.
