In a move that has delighted fans and showcased her preference for a life away from the limelight, actress Riley Keough has quietly expanded her family. The granddaughter of music icon Elvis Presley and her husband, Australian stunt performer Ben Smith-Petersen, have welcomed their second child together.
The couple, who married in a romantic ceremony in 2015, are already parents to a daughter. This new arrival solidifies their growing family unit, which they have fiercely protected from public scrutiny. The news broke not through a glossy magazine spread or a social media announcement, but was confirmed by Keough's representative in a characteristically understated manner.
A Life Away from the Spotlight
Keough, renowned for her starring role in Amazon's Daisy Jones & The Six, has always been notoriously private about her personal life. This discretion stands in stark contrast to the often-publicised lives of many Hollywood celebrities. The birth of her second child is a testament to this desire for normality and privacy for her young family.
Her husband, Ben Smith-Petersen, whom she met on the set of George Miller's Mad Max: Fury Road, has built a successful career as a stunt double for major Hollywood stars. Their relationship, built on a shared understanding of the film industry's demands and a mutual respect for privacy, appears stronger than ever.
Continuing a Legendary Legacy
As the daughter of the late Lisa Marie Presley and the eldest grandchild of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, Riley carries one of America's most famous musical legacies. Yet, she has consistently carved her own path, earning critical acclaim for her acting prowess in films like American Honey and the television series The Girlfriend Experience.
This new chapter of motherhood adds another layer to her multifaceted life. While the world knows her as a talented actress and a custodian of rock and roll royalty, at home, she is simply a mother, cherishing the early days with her newborn and celebrating her family's quiet joy.
