A controversial lawsuit has emerged from a legal dispute involving actress Riley Keough, alleging that she donated her eggs to assist actor John Travolta and his late wife, Kelly Preston, in their attempts to conceive a child. The claims, which surfaced in court documents filed on December 16, 2023, have been met with strong denials from both Keough and her grandmother, Priscilla Presley.
The lawsuit, reportedly totaling $50 million, was initiated by former associates of Priscilla Presley, Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko. They assert that Keough entered into a secret agreement to provide her eggs to Travolta and Preston, with allegations suggesting that this donation could be linked to the birth of Travolta and Preston’s youngest child, Benjamin Travolta, now 15 years old.
The legal documents detail a narrative in which Michael Lockwood, the ex-husband of Lisa Marie Presley, purportedly approached Kruse to discuss the alleged egg donation. The complaint claims that Lockwood indicated Travolta and Preston had previously used Lisa Marie’s eggs to conceive children and were seeking alternative options due to Preston’s inability to carry a pregnancy. Lockwood’s assertions included his financial struggles and a claim that he hoped to profit from revealing this information.
According to the lawsuit, Keough allegedly received between $10,000 and $20,000 along with an old Jaguar car in exchange for her eggs. The documents do not clarify whether this arrangement resulted in the birth of Benjamin or if other pregnancies were achieved using the eggs of Lisa Marie.
Both Keough and Priscilla Presley have publicly condemned the allegations as unfounded and damaging. In a statement, they characterized the claims as emotionally distressing and harmful to their reputations. The lawsuit also accuses Priscilla Presley of fraud and misappropriation of name and likeness, amidst a broader conflict involving her estate and her son, Navarone Garcia.
Marty Singer, legal representative for Priscilla Presley, expressed vehement opposition to the lawsuit, stating that the actions of Kruse and Fialko demonstrate a disregard for ethical boundaries in their pursuit of financial gain. Singer described their attempts to discredit Priscilla Presley as a relentless “crusade” aimed at causing unnecessary torment to her and her family.
The intricacies of the lawsuit have further complicated the narrative, as the allegation that Benjamin’s genetic lineage may be linked to the Presley family raises significant implications. The complaint references a note suggesting a connection between Keough’s donation and Benjamin, alongside a text indicating Priscilla’s pride in her “beautiful great-grandson.”
As of now, neither Travolta nor his representatives have publicly addressed the lawsuit. In contrast, Keough and Priscilla Presley have affirmed their commitment to legally contesting the claims in order to safeguard their families and reputations. This unfolding legal drama continues to draw significant attention within the entertainment industry, with many observing its potential impact on the public personas of those involved.
