When Lisa Marie Presley married Michael Jackson in 1994, the world was shocked. Many people wondered how the two could have a genuine relationship. The truth was, these were two people who both grew up with fame. Their lives and experiences were unique in ways most people could never understand.
Their marriage ended in 1996, with Presley saying that she felt manipulated and used by Jackson. However, she gained a new understanding for Jackson in the wake of his death. What Presley saw as manipulation was put into perspective, and she was able to view the relationship through a different lens.
How Lisa Marie Presley And Michael Jackson First Became Close
Jackson and Presley first met when a seven-year-old Presley went to Las Vegas to see the Jackson 5 perform in concert. Jackson was 17 at the time and spoke highly of his memories of her as a child.
Before Presley started her own music career, she was writing songs and recording demos. She got the attention of Jackson, who just began his own label, MJJ Music. Jackson also privately had a crush on Presley, who said he was heartbroken when he learned of her first marriage to Danny Keough.