The love story of Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley, often referred to as the King and his Queen, is a captivating tale that transcended the glitz and glamour of the entertainment world. Their age gap was one of the things people could not stop talking about. Priscilla was only 14 years old, while Elvis was 24. Even so, Priscilla stated that the King of Rock and Roll ’respected’ that she was only a teenager when they were in love.
From Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody to Virginia Woolf in The Hours, practical effects and makeup have been pivotal in bringing beloved movie characters to life. These transformations have often gone unnoticed, blurring the lines between fiction and reality on the silver screen. Here are 14 remarkable instances where actors underwent stunning makeovers to portray their iconic roles.
It’s estimated that there are about 35,000 Elvis Presley impersonators all over the world today! But despite his international fame, Elvis never ventured out of North America. He only sang outside of his home country three times, in Canada. It’s rumored it was because of Elvis’s manager, Colonel Tom Parker. The Colonel was not an American citizen and was living in the United States without proper documentation. He thought that if he left the country for Elvis’s overseas shows, he wouldn’t be allowed to re-enter the US. He ultimately convinced Elvis that it was more efficient for his career to have people from all over the world come to see him, rather than travel.
Love her or hate her, you can’t deny that Madonna is the Queen of Pop and a symbol of reinvention. People may know her for her endless controversies, but the way she changed the minds of many is undeniable. The story of her success might be made into a book together with other cult figures, like Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley. But, in fact, what this strong woman endured to get to the top has been anything but glamorous.
Whether it’s a fascinating genealogical tree or wild facts hiding in their family’s past, some A-listers happen to have unbelievable secrets despite their high profiles and publicity-rich personas. Be prepared to be bewildered while you scroll through this list of revelations made by 15 stars that we handpicked especially for you.
It was recently announced that the long-awaited biographical film about Michael Jackson is finally happening. After a long worldwide search, the casting directors finally found the perfect candidate to play the King of Pop, and it will be none other than his own nephew, Jaafar. In that spirit, we dug around and found more legendary stars that will be brought to life by modern talents. So let’s see what Hollywood has in store for us.
Life can sometimes throw the most unexpected curveballs at us at once, both tragic and joyous. Such is the case of Riley Keough, the daughter of the late Lisa Marie Presley. Elvis Presley’s granddaughter apparently became a first-time mom just around the time she lost her own mother. Keough was understandably absent from her mom’s memorial service, but her husband hinted in an emotional speech that they have become parents.
Lisa Marie Presley was born under the spotlight. She fought all her life to make a career for herself without being in her father’s shadow. She was a loving mother and daughter, as well as a successful singer, and a very important goal of hers was to help those less fortunate than her. In honor of her life, let’s take a look at the most notable facts about Elvis and Priscilla Presley’s only child.
Being a celebrity is hard work. Not only do they have to look good and act well, but they also have to live up to the expectations of millions of fans around the world. However, these public figures are just like the rest of us, complete with hopes, fears, and dreams. So let’s take a look at some surprising yet relatable facts about 10 famous people.
It seems like we know everything about famous Hollywood stars. But as ordinary people, they too have their own skeletons in the closet. For example, Katty Perry used to carry locks of Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus’s hair, and in the old days, Ryan Gosling missed his chance at becoming one of the members of the Backstreet Boys.
The spooky season is finally here! Wizards and witches, are you ready to leave the chamber? As it turns out, dancing and having a good time at parties with friends has several benefits. Scientists have found that dance was our prehistoric ancestors’ method of bonding and communicating, particularly in difficult times. Get ready to connect with your community and throw the coolest party of the year.
Sometimes, something that may seem like a small gesture or good deed to you, can change someone else’s life for the better. Many of our favorite celebrities have expressed gratitude to the stars who helped them before they hit the big time. Their stories prove that kindness and mentoring the next generation can make a huge impact and teach lessons that will be remembered for a lifetime.
Science tells us that when we want to explore a whole new experience, we’re prone to hasty decision-making. Impulsivity can be tricky, and saying “yes” right away makes us think about our choices once the tide has passed. Hollywood stars prove that big career moves require thinking through before it’s too late, and that it’s normal to look back.
Making a biopic is not an easy task. You have to choose a period of a celebrity’s life to be reflected in the movie, cast actors who will play the starring roles, make sure they get into character, and most importantly get permission from the celebrity or their family to make a movie about them. But even if you’ve ticked all the boxes, the result can be unpredictable.
Usually, when people go through their old family photos, all they find are childhood or vacation snaps. But for some, it means coming across a pic of their great-aunt with Elvis Presley at the peak of his career. From simple fan meetings to pre-fame personal hangouts, people online are proud to display the rarest gems from their photo albums that feature all sorts of stars.
It’s puzzling how the brightest stars often fade too soon, leaving us heartbroken. Think of artists like Kurt Cobain, whose music still resonates; Amy Winehouse, whose soulful voice lingers; and Lady Diana, whose grace inspires. They’re gone, but their legacies live on in our hearts and minds.In this age of rapid technological advancement, where Artificial Intelligence pushes the boundaries of what’s possible, we find ourselves asking intriguing questions. Questions like, “What would these celestial talents, who departed too early, look like today?” It’s a query that sparks the imagination and stirs a profound sense of curiosity.Enter Hidreley Diao, a visionary and pioneer in the realm of AI-driven creativity. Diao embarked on a mission to unlock the secrets of time and space, harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence to provide us with a glimpse into an alternate reality—a reality where our departed stars live on, where their faces reflect the wisdom of years they were denied.With a delicate touch of nostalgia, we, the storytellers at Bright Side, are honored to share Diao’s remarkable work with our cherished readers. Through his digital wizardry, Diao has conjured images that answer the tantalizing “what if” question that lingers in the hearts of so many. What if these iconic figures had the opportunity to age gracefully, to evolve alongside us, and to continue their artistic journey?
Hollywood has surprised us many times when it comes to portraying characters, whether it was mastering the most detailed makeup or using special effects to bring another reality to life. This time, the credit goes to the actors themselves. The list of actors not only impressed us with their talent, but also with the resemblance they bear to the people they portray.
There’s a saying that imitation is the highest form of flattery, and celebrities are no exception to this rule. Whether it’s dressing up to strut the red carpet or for Halloween, these celebs nailed these iconic looks from their fellow celebrities.
Like many people, Nicolas Cage has had his own ups and downs in his relationships. But even though he wasn’t lucky enough to find the one who would stick with him through thick and thin, he hasn’t given up and kept on trying. He’s now on his fifth marriage and believes it could finally be the one that has a happy ending.
Over the past 100 years, beauty ideals seem to be changing in the blink of an eye. From Elvis Presley to Leonardo DiCaprio people couldn’t help but fall in love with these heartthrobs. We felt curious about whether we would be able to get the image of an ideal man by combining the most attractive men from different generations.
Choosing that one special wedding dress is never easy. If you can’t find the design of your dreams in modern magazines, try flipping through some vintage celebrity photos. Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, Priscilla Presley, and many other famous women of the past wore wedding gowns that looked so stylish and beautiful, they continued to inspire brides around the world for many decades.
A romantic story in a film or a TV series should be sweet but not too cheesy. And if it also happens to be surrounded by an interesting plot, it has a much better chance of winning people over. But when we remember our favorite films, we understand that their success was largely due to the actors. Some of the couples displayed such amazing chemistry on-screen that even years and decades later, we still remember them with a smile.
We tend to perceive celebrities as stars in the sky — it’s extremely hard to reach them, not to mention come into contact with them. Turns out, there are actually quite a few people who were lucky enough to meet famous people in the flesh. What’s more, the celebrities they met appeared to be very simple and down-to-earth people, just like you and us.
Life with a celebrity sometimes becomes a real trial for their significant others. Elvis Presley is the king of rock and roll and a recognized music genius. His wife Priscilla, a beauty with an angelic face, was 10 years younger than him. She became the only woman who ever received a marriage proposal from Elvis. And he was the man who she called the love of her life even after time, separations, quarrels, and divorce.
The days of the traditional long white dress are numbered. After all, there’s no reason why we should limit our options to just white when getting married. Especially nowadays when the fashion industry has come up with so many cool and edgy options to shake things up a bit on that special day. Clearly, this is what some of the most famous celebrities of our time (along with many other brides) decided to go for. And it’s no wonder — celebrities are always the avant-garde when it comes to creating amazing new styles and events.
When Elvis and Priscilla first met, she was only 14 years old, while he was 24. The girl’s parents were worried about their relationship, but Priscilla was in love and rebellious, and nothing and no one could keep her from being with the King of Rock and Roll. For Elvis, their age difference was not a problem at all: it was a good chance for him to mold Priscilla into an ideal wife. This was going to be a perfect marriage, but there was something their relationship couldn’t survive.
Life isn’t full of only pleasant surprises, and people who can give qualified medical first aid are not always around. It’s always better to know in advance how to handle unpleasant situations. Reddit users discussed ways to escape from complicated scenarios with minimum or no loss at all.
It has been proven that people’s abilities are first and foremost influenced by social factors. Genes play a secondary role. Maybe, this is why talented people sometimes have ordinary children and sometimes they even surpass their ancestors. The people from our compilation prove this idea.
The world is an amazing place. Just when it seems that you’ve seen everything, it surprises you with something new. Even ordinary things sometimes turn our worlds upside down when we see them from an unusual angle. For example, it turns out that 1/10 of the world’s gold reserves belongs to Indian housewives, and there are people from a village that have a sleeping sickness causing them to fall asleep for an entire week! How can we get that disease?
The world around us is wonderful and unpredictable. Great minds will never stop trying to solve all the amazing riddles and prove the crazy theories that you really want to believe in. Bright Side has collected 20 facts that may sound unreal but are, in fact, absolutely true.
If you spent your childhood being reprimanded for the chaos and mess in your bedroom, waging war against your parents when they tried to make you go to bed early, and later understood that sometimes nothing else will do apart from a curse word, then please...accept congratulations from us at Bright Side. Why? According to some experts, this means that you’re actually a really intelligent person.
Men have always strived to be handsome, stylish, successful, and, of course, appealing to ladies. By whim of fashion, they became more masculine, sexy, casual, and carefree. Certain decades saw men who had a carefree elegance to them. Haircuts, mustaches, beards, suntans, and muscles have all played a great part in the changing appearance of male beauty.
