Table of contents
- Quick summary
- The new lawsuit: headline allegations
- How Priscilla Presley and Riley Keough responded
- Who is Riley Keough? (short profile)
- John Travolta, Kelly Preston and their children — a factual timeline
- Why this story exploded: motive behind the claim and court context
- Legal realism: evidence, parties, and limits of a complaint
- Reputation, privacy and the ethics of sensational filings
- What readers should check before sharing or commenting
- Reader poll (interactive)
- Closing and TrenBuzz disclaimer
1. Quick summary (Riley Keough, John Travolta, and the Ben Travolta Claims)
A December 2025 amended civil complaint tied to a separate Presley-family legal fight contains a startling allegation: that Riley Keough donated eggs used in the conception of John Travolta’s youngest son, Benjamin “Ben” Travolta.
Those claims are advanced within litigation between former business partners of Priscilla Presley and her son, and have been publicly characterized by the Presley legal team as irrelevant and unethical.
2. The new lawsuit: headline allegations
The amended complaint filed by Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko alleges, among other things, that Riley Keough’s eggs were used for Ben following conversations involving members of the Presley family.
The filing cites purported statements by Michael Lockwood — Lisa Marie Presley’s ex-husband — describing a decision to use Keough’s eggs after concerns about Lisa Marie’s past substance use.
3. How Priscilla Presley and Riley Keough responded
Priscilla Presley’s attorneys quickly condemned the allegations as “shameful” and asserted they were unrelated to the underlying contract dispute at issue in the case.
Public statements from Riley Keough’s representatives have likewise distanced her from the claims, and the complaint does not name Keough as a defendant; instead the assertions appear as contested factual allegations within the broader litigation record.
4. Who is Riley Keough? (short profile)
Riley Keough is an American actress and producer, the eldest granddaughter of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, and the daughter of Lisa Marie Presley and musician Danny Keough.
Her credits include The Girlfriend Experience, Daisy Jones & The Six, and producing work through her company Felix Culpa.
Keough has also been publicly active preserving her family’s legacy and, in recent years, has been involved in film production and writing projects.
5. John Travolta, Kelly Preston and their children — a factual timeline
John Travolta and the late Kelly Preston married in 1991 and had three children: Jett (deceased), Ella Bleu, and Benjamin (Ben), born November 23, 2010.
Kelly Preston died in July 2020 following a private two-year battle with breast cancer; Travolta has been publicly protective of his children and family privacy since then.
6. Why this story exploded: motive behind the claim and court context
The contested allegation appears inside an amended complaint lodged as part of a commercial and family-estate dispute involving Priscilla Presley’s former business partners.
Plaintiffs sometimes include sensational assertions to lend leverage or attention to unrelated claims; defenders argue such tactics are improper and defamatory.
7. Legal realism: evidence, parties, and limits of a complaint
A civil complaint contains allegations, not proven facts; courts require evidence for any factual claim to hold in discovery or at trial.
At present the record appears to show hearsay statements attributed to third parties rather than direct documentary proof naming Keough as a donor.
Because Riley Keough is not a named defendant in the underlying suit, remedies or reputational findings against her would require separate pleading and evidentiary steps.
8. Reputation, privacy and the ethics of sensational filings
Filing unverified, intimate allegations in a court record can create enduring reputational harm even when later disproved.
Ethicists and media standards boards generally urge restraint: stick to legally relevant facts and avoid speculative gossip dressed as litigation strategy.
TrenBuzz’s approach is to report the existence of the allegation while clearly labeling it as an unproven claim and including the family’s denials.
9. What readers should check before sharing or commenting
Verify whether a claim appears in a sworn filing versus a social rumor; read the complaint language and note whether allegations are characterized as hearsay.
Look for firm denials from named parties or counsel, and wait for corroborating documents or judicial rulings before treating such claims as established fact.
11. Closing and TrenBuzz disclaimer
The troubling allegations tying Riley Keough to Ben Travolta’s conception originate in an amended complaint lodged in a separate Presley-family legal dispute.
Priscilla Presley’s representatives and third-party news coverage have publicly rejected the assertion; the claim remains an allegation in active litigation and is not proven.
Disclaimer: This TrenBuzz article summarizes publicly available reporting and court filings as of December 2025 for informational purposes only.
It does not assert guilt or factual accuracy beyond what the cited sources state, and it is not legal advice. Readers with legal or personal concerns should consult qualified professionals.