Lisa Marie Presley said the King of Pop pressured her to have a baby.
In 1974, a 16-year-old Michael Jackson was introduced for the first time to his future wife at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Nevada by her father, "The King of Rock 'n' Roll", Elvis Presley. Lisa Marie Presley was six at the time, and had been brought to the hotel to watch a show by The Jackson 5, of whom she was a big fan. The young girl was particularly fascinated by lead singer Michael Jackson and his talent at dancing.
Their adult relationship developed in the early 90’s. The two came to realize they had much in common: both had been protected and sheltered from the real world, both felt they had missed out on a normal childhood, both were mistrustful of outsiders having spent most of their lives feeling exploited by them, and both had problems with the media.
When Jackson became the subject of child sexual abuse accusations, Presley was there for emotional support. She was also there when Jackson became addicted with painkillers. Presley attempted to reverse Jackson's sadness with humor and advice. Presley later recalled that she believed in the musician's innocence and that she could "save him"
Then one day, Jackson proposed to Presley "If I asked you to marry me, would you do it?". Though still married to actor Danny Keough, whom she had wed in 1988 and had two children with, Presley replied that she would. After a pause, Jackson exclaimed that he had to use the bathroom. Having apparently relieved himself, the singer explained to his new fiancee that his love for her was genuine and she had to believe him.
In 2010, Presley acknowledged to Oprah Winfrey that Jackson did formally propose one day in the library, taking out a 10 carat diamond ring and getting down on his knees. Presley also revealed that Jackson was a “passionate lover”. However, their marriage was short lived.
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