In the ever-unfolding narrative of Hollywood’s most enduring families, the journey of Lisa Marie Presley’s youngest daughters, Harper Vivienne Ann and Finley Aaron Love Lockwood, continues to captivate hearts. These remarkable teenagers, who have faced unimaginable loss and change in their young lives, are now stepping forward into new chapters, surrounded by the unwavering love and dedication of their father, Michael Lockwood, and their extended family. Their resilience is a testament to the strength found within the bonds of kinship, proving that even in the wake of profound sorrow, life finds a way to blossom.
Just recently, in a deeply personal and joyful occasion, Michael Lockwood, the 61-year-old guitarist and fourth ex-husband of the late Lisa Marie Presley, welcomed his twin daughters, Harper and Finley, into a pivotal moment of his life. They were not merely guests at his Santa Barbara wedding to Beauty Beach Lounge hairstylist Stephanie Hobgood, but played a unique and significant role as ‘grooms-women’ alongside his ‘best woman’ Jeannia Robinetre. The intimate ceremony, held at the historic Presidio Chapel inside El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park, was a beautiful reflection of love and family unity.
Stephanie, the radiant blonde bride, chose an elegant long-sleeved plunging Pronovias wedding gown, clutching a bouquet of vibrant yellow roses as her father guided her down the aisle. The nuptials, officiated by fine art photographer Stephen Linsley, marked the culmination of a journey for the couple, who had first announced their engagement back in December 2018 after a year of dating. It was a day clearly filled with profound emotion and happiness for Michael, a sentiment he eloquently shared with the world.
Taking to Instagram after the ceremony, Michael shared a heartfelt reflection on the nature of love, encapsulating the deep joy he felt. He mused, “It’s been said before it’s hard to put into words what love can mean to a person. What effect does it cause when given or withdrawn?” He then offered a visual representation of his feelings, stating, “I offer this picture of Stephanie and me as a snapshot of what love can bring. These are the smiles of two people who have watched the sunrise and sunset after five years of being together. My heart is whole. We shared love and laughs yesterday with our friends and family, who have and continue to support and nurture us. Love wins.”
This celebration comes at a time of both new beginnings and continued healing for Harper and Finley. The twins, now 15, have been navigating a life forever altered by the passing of their beloved mother, Lisa Marie Presley, who tragically left us aged 54 in January of last year. Their journey through grief and adjustment has been a profoundly personal one, yet they continue to emerge with remarkable strength, often seen in the supportive presence of their father and other family members.
Indeed, the focus on their well-being has been paramount since their mother’s sudden death. Harper and Finley, then just 14, found it too distressing to return to their Calabasas home where Lisa Marie had suffered a cardiac arrest. Instead, they sought solace and comfort at their grandmother Priscilla Presley’s Los Angeles home, a place of familiarity and safety, where their older half-sister Riley Keough also stayed for a while, as the family grappled with their unexpected loss. Michael Lockwood, their father, was a frequent visitor during this initial period, ensuring he was present for his daughters.
Their move to live with their father full-time came soon after, as Michael secured full custody of them. This marked a significant transition for the girls, who hadn’t resided with him consistently since their parents’ tumultuous divorce when they were only seven years old. Despite the fresh pain of their mother’s absence, Finley and Harper were seen just three weeks after the tragedy, running errands with their father in Santa Monica. Their expressions, though masked by makeup, conveyed the difficult times they were enduring, a visible reflection of their raw grief.
A source close to the family revealed the careful approach taken during this adjustment, noting, “They have always been close, but when Lisa Marie died the twins’ dad Michael took the twins full time because it was a big adjustment period for them.” This period of intense change saw Riley and Priscilla giving the girls space to acclimate to their new living arrangement, a testament to their desire to support the twins’ emotional well-being above all else. The family’s enduring love has clearly been their anchor through these stormy seas.
The road to this stable arrangement with their father was not without its own significant challenges. Lisa Marie and Michael Lockwood’s divorce, which began in June 2016 when Lisa Marie filed for full custody, was notoriously protracted and acrimonious. Eight months into the proceedings, the situation escalated dramatically when Presley accused Michael of possessing “hundreds of inappropriate photos of children” on his computer. This shocking revelation, documented in court papers, deeply affected Lisa Marie’s mental health.
In her court documents, Lisa Marie expressed her profound distress, stating, “When I discovered the photos on [Lockwood’s] computer, and viewed the videos, I was shocked and horrified and sick to my stomach.” She continued, maintaining respect for her family’s privacy, “I had no idea that [he] had taken those photos. I will refrain from describing the photographs in detail out of respect for the privacy of my family.” While the Beverly Hills Police confiscated over 80 devices belonging to Lockwood after Presley filed for divorce, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation also looked into the allegations, both agencies found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing in their respective states by March 2017.
Amidst this contentious battle, Lisa Marie had claimed that Harper and Finley had been taken into the care of the Department of Children and Family Services. However, Priscilla Presley swiftly refuted these claims, assuring the public in a February 2017 Facebook post: “There is Lots of confusion, commotion and concern from all the talk circulating. Let me put this to rest… the girls have not been in foster care and never will be.” She clarified that the twins had been living with her during their parents’ legal dispute.
Priscilla continued in her post, confirming their living situation: “The girls have been with me and will be until all this is sorted out.” In a March 2017 interview, Priscilla elaborated on this arrangement, stating that the twins had been at her home for several months, suggesting they had been under her care since Lisa Marie first filed for divorce. She lovingly shared, “They’re great. They’re doing wonderful,” and emphasized the continued involvement of both parents, adding, “They see both their parents, and we’ll see what happens.”
Living with their grandmother during this period had a profound impact on Priscilla herself. She shared with People magazine, “I’ve learned to really listen to what [the girls are] saying. They have so much to contribute.” This period of nurturing stability, despite the ongoing legal complexities, undoubtedly provided a crucial anchor for Harper and Finley during a challenging time, demonstrating the deep family support network that has always surrounded them.
The divorce between Lisa Marie and Michael, though finalized in 2021, continued to involve court battles over custody and visitation rights for Harper and Finley. Radar Online reported just recently that Lockwood and the late Elvis heiress had finally reached a private settlement in their child support legal war, with the judge calling off their scheduled December trial. Previously, it was understood that Lisa and the Sparkle Plenty Records co-founder had a 60-40 custody arrangement of the twins, with Presley paying Lockwood $4,641 per month in child support. This financial detail sheds light on the intricacies of their co-parenting agreement.
Michael Lockwood’s professional life has been intertwined with music for many years. Lisa Marie originally hired him in 2004 to be her musical director, paying him $3,500 a week. Their professional relationship blossomed into a romantic one on the road, leading to their marriage. Beyond his work with Lisa Marie, the silver-haired California native has an impressive resume, having worked for recording artists such as Aimee Mann, Jon Brion, Fiona Apple, Carly Simon, Susanna Hoffs, and Salt-N-Pepa. He reportedly earns between $2,000 and $2,500 a month through various roles, including store clerk, factory worker, guitar teaching, and session recordings, highlighting his multifaceted career.
The challenging circumstances Harper and Finley have faced extend beyond their parents’ divorce. Just two and a half years before losing their mother, the twins experienced an indescribable grief with the passing of their older brother, Benjamin Keough, who died by suicide in July 2020. This profound loss ushered in a dark period for Lisa Marie Presley and her three remaining children, deeply impacting the entire family. The bond between the four siblings was always palpable, a source of mutual support and affection.
Lisa Marie herself spoke about this closeness in a 2014 interview with Healthy Living, noting, “We all are very, very close. The older ones absolutely adore the younger ones and they help me with them.” She emphasized the unusual circumstances of their upbringing, stating, “We all kind of hold each other up; we are all each other’s best friends.” Riley Keough, the eldest sibling, often shared glimpses of their special relationship on social media, making her tributes to Benjamin all the more poignant. She captioned a July 2022 Instagram post, “Not an hour goes by where I don’t think of you and miss you,” a sentiment that resonates deeply with anyone who has experienced such a loss.
Despite the collective heartache, Riley expressed profound gratitude for her mother’s love, a testament to the powerful matriarchal lineage of the Presley family. In a letter read by her husband at Lisa Marie’s funeral, Riley wrote, “I am a product of your heart. My sisters are a product of your heart. My brother is a product of your heart,” beautifully articulating the enduring legacy of Lisa Marie’s love through her children. This emotional connection continues to bind them, even in grief.
Further adding to the complex narrative of their young lives, Harper and Finley celebrated their sweet 16 on October 7, 2024. This milestone birthday coincided with the release of Lisa Marie Presley’s memoir on October 8, 2024, a poignant timing that brought many of their mother’s – and family’s – ups and downs into the public spotlight. One particularly striking revelation from the memoir was that the twins’ birth inadvertently led to Lisa Marie’s struggle with prescription drug addiction. Her recovery from a C-section was difficult, leading her doctor to prescribe painkillers, but she found herself unable to stop after the initial prescription ran out.
Lisa Marie candidly discussed this struggle in a foreword for Harry Nelson’s 2019 book “The United States of Opioids,” as transcribed by People. She wrote, “It only took a short-term prescription of opioids in the hospital for me to feel the need to keep taking them.” In her memoir, she revealed the terrifying escalation of her addiction, stating, “It escalated to eighty pills a day.” She explained that eventually she wasn’t taking the pills just to get high, but to avoid the agonizing withdrawal symptoms: “The severity of the withdrawal would have left me either in the hospital or dead. My blood pressure would shoot up so high.”
It must be incredibly challenging for Finley and Harper to learn of these severe consequences related to their birth, yet their family has ensured that their focus remains on them, especially during significant milestones. Riley Keough lovingly acknowledged their special day on social media, writing on Instagram, “You are the most special girls in the whole wide world. I am so lucky to be your big sissy,” a public display of affection and support that underscores the tight-knit bond they all share. This constant affirmation of love is a crucial aspect of their healing journey.
In a heartwarming display of enduring family togetherness, Priscilla Presley recently shared a touching family photo from her Easter weekend celebration on Instagram. The image beautifully captured her late daughter’s youngest daughters, Harper and Finley, 15, alongside their dad, Michael Lockwood, looking remarkably grown up. One twin sported dark hair, the other blonde, and their uncanny resemblance to the other Presley women—Priscilla, Lisa Marie, and Riley—was striking. This visual continuity highlights the powerful genetic legacy of the family.
Behind the twins and their father in the photo stood their uncle Navarone Garibaldi, whose father is Marco Garibaldi, and Jerry Schilling, a talent manager and lifelong friend of Elvis. Priscilla captioned the heartwarming family portrait, “Easter celebration with my beautiful family,” which quickly drew an outpouring of love from fans in the comments section. Messages like “The twins look so beautiful,” “Priscilla what a beautiful picture. Such an incredible woman,” and “Beautiful granddaughters,” alongside “Glad you had a wonderful Easter especially with your granddaughters!!” filled the comments, reflecting the public’s enduring affection for the Presley family.
Though Riley Keough did not appear to be physically present in the Easter photo, she subtly offered her stamp of approval by liking the post on Instagram. Riley, who moved with her husband Ben Smith Petersen and their daughter Tupelo closer to the twins after their mother’s death, has publicly reunited with her grandmother after their legal battle over Lisa Marie’s estate. This quiet gesture on social media speaks volumes about the healing and solidarity within the family, especially concerning the welfare of Harper and Finley.
Priscilla also took a moment to fondly reminisce about past Easter celebrations, sharing an adorable throwback photo from the early 1970s featuring Elvis and a young Lisa Marie. In the nostalgic image, Priscilla is seen with her voluminous 70s-esque red hair, sporting a printed shirt and holding a basket filled with Easter eggs. A little blonde Lisa Marie is captured smiling and running ahead, while Elvis, iconic in his oversized sunglasses, jet black sideburns, and a blue and black button-down shirt, proudly looks on. This image serves as a tender reminder of the family’s deep roots and shared history.
Priscilla’s caption for the throwback photo painted a vivid picture of the joyful scene: “Celebrating Easter Elvis and I hid the eggs,” she wrote. She lovingly recalled, “Elvis yells to Lisa, who was in the house, that the Easter Bunny came!” The narrative continued with the enchanting image of Lisa Marie’s childlike excitement: “Lisa runs out the door with her basket in hand all excited and takes off to find them.” And in a characteristic touch of Elvis’s playful spirit, Priscilla noted, “Elvis, with bag in hand, ended up finding more than she did. He shared his with her. She was all smiles,” before endearingly concluding, “Elvis was a kid at heart.” These anecdotes highlight the warmth and enduring love that characterized the Presley family, a legacy now carried forward by Harper and Finley.
The resilient spirit of Harper and Finley Lockwood is truly inspiring. Despite losing their mother and brother so close in time, facing a tumultuous custody battle, and dealing with public revelations about their family’s struggles, they continue to forge ahead. Their strong resemblance to the Presley women, their bond with their father Michael and half-sister Riley, and the unwavering support from their grandmother Priscilla and other loved ones, serve as a beacon of hope. They are a living testament to the power of family, love, and perseverance, navigating their adolescence with grace and courage, proving that even after the deepest sorrows, joy and new beginnings are always possible.
