Lisa Marie Presley's 'Humble' Daughter Speaks Out after Mom's Loss and Her Secret Birth amid Trust Battle

• Riley Keough appeared in public after her mom's death.
• Riley and her supportive husband have an adorable love story.
• Her relationship with her grandma degraded amid their trust battle.

Riley Keough only recently started making public appearances again. The 33-year-old actress largely stayed out of the spotlight after her mom, Lisa Marie Presley, passed away. On Wednesday, March 1, the actress made her first major public appearance since her mother's death, appearing on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."

The actress opened up about her personal and professional lives during the show. Riley spoke about her upcoming Amazon Prime series, "Daisy Jones & the Six," saying she had a premonition foretelling her part in the series. She also admitted that these premonitions are recurring in her life.

Besides foreseeing her role in the new Amazon Prime series, Riley also knew her relationship with her current husband, Ben Smith-Petersen, would be one that lasts. She explained that she was falling in love with Smith-Peterson quickly when she suddenly knew how things would turn out.

How's Lisa Marie's Daughter Doing after Losing Her Mom?

Lisa's death was a heavy blow for her daughter. However, the actress stepped up and took charge after her mom passed away, and the rest of the family commended her for how integral she was in ensuring the funeral went off without a hitch.

Riley mentioned that she knew Smith-Petersen was the one she would marry and have children with.

A source opened up about the period following Lisa's death, saying the entire family was highly impressed by how she dealt with all the arrangements surrounding the funeral, her mother's will, and the custody of her younger half-sisters. The source admitted that the family expects her to handle a large portion of Lisa's estate.

The source continued, mentioning that Lisa adored Riley, and the two were inseparable while she was alive. Many family members realized why Lisa depended on her daughter recently, with Riley showing natural leadership abilities and remaining calm amid a tragic situation. The source gushed:

"Everyone's in awe of the strength and courage Riley's showing, but what's also evident here is that she's a born leader who's balanced, levelheaded and someone the family can count on to make the right big-picture calls. Lisa Marie adored her."

Riley and her sisters inherited the entirety of Graceland, the estate built by Lisa's father, Elvis Presley. Riley had a hand in how the estate was distributed. However, Riley's grandmother, Priscilla Presley, recently contested her late daughter's will, saying Riley was illegally appointed as the estate's trustee.

Riley's fans have noted how "humble" and "strong" she is amid all the stressful things. One YouTube user commented on her interview with Stephen Colbert, saying they would never have been able to handle the situation like Riley has. Another user mentioned, "It's crazy how much she looks like Elvis."

Riley Keough Shares Her and Husband Ben Smith-Petersen's Incredible Love Story

Luckily, Riley has a rock of her own to support her through what must be an emotionally taxing time. The actress met her husband, Ben, while she was filming "Mad Max: Fury Road" in 2012. At first, they only met briefly on set. They only started dating a year later when they had to reshoot some footage.

Priscilla took the matter to court, claiming the signature on the addendum was invalid.

After 2013, their romance developed quickly. They spent a lot of time together and got to know each other well over the course of a year. Finally, in 2014, they announced their engagement, and the couple said their vows in 2015, less than a year after they got engaged.

Riley mentioned that she knew Smith-Petersen was the one she would marry and have children with. She recalled looking at him at a gas station on their second date and having a premonition. Although she never saw their future, she knew what it held. Her sixth sense turned out to be right on the money. She explained:

"I don't see the future, but I know certain things are going to happen. Like when I met my husband, he came out of the gas station on our second date and I thought, 'I'm going to marry him and have kids with him.' I just knew. We didn't even say 'I love you' yet."

Ever since they first met in Australia, the pair have been inseparable. Ben accompanied his wife to Lisa's memorial service, where he filled in for Riley when she had to deliver a speech. The actress had written a heart-wrenching homage to her mother and asked her husband to read it in her stead.

During the speech, the couple revealed that Priscilla was going to be a great-grandma. They even revealed that they were having a little girl. Ben read, "I hope I can love my daughter the way you loved me, the way you loved my brother and my sisters."

Priscilla Presley's Relationship with Her Granddaughter amid Trust Battle?

After it came to light that Riley and her younger siblings were inheriting Lisa's entire estate, Priscilla took action. She claimed that documents transferring her daughter's estate to her grandchildren had been forged after she found out an addendum to Lisa's will stated that Riley and Benjamin would be the sole trustees.

Priscilla took the matter to court, claiming the signature on the addendum was invalid. Riley hasn't responded to her grandmother's claims publicly, although they are locked in an ongoing legal battle. A source has opened up about the situation, saying Riley prefers to settle the affair out of the public eye. They revealed:

"Riley has been mourning the loss of her mother and is heartbroken to have to deal with a trust dispute with a family member. Riley and Priscilla aren't communicating at this time, but have been in communication through lawyers."

The source also divulged that Riley is unbelievably stressed. The legal dispute between her and Priscilla has left her at wit's end. Meanwhile, she's also shooting her new show, meaning this family dispute has taken up most of her time off from work. Riley knows her "mother would never want this."