Elvis Presley had sordid fling with GI Blues co-star whereas filming

Elvis Presley was drafted into the United States Army in 1958, putting his profession largely on maintain.

After two years within the power, he lastly returned to civilian life, and he was excited to get again to his outdated methods. He immediately signed up for a brand new film, GI Blues (which hits BBC 2 at 1pm right this moment), to have fun his military profession coming to an finish and the start of what can be a protracted stretch of movie releases.

But, in basic Elvis Presley trend, he could not assist however get to know his colleagues very effectively.

When actress and dancer Juliet Prowse sauntered onto the set, Elvis was immediately interested in her.

Years later, Juliet confirmed what was occurring behind the scenes throughout the GI Blues filming.

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Juliet confirmed: “Elvis and I had an affair.”

She went on so as to add that Elvis’ fame was probably the most painful a part of their relationship, as they needed to disguise the whole lot about their connection from everybody round them.

“We had a sexual attraction like two healthy young people, but he was already a victim of his fans,” she stated. “We always met in his room and never went out.”

Between takes and scenes, Elvis and Juliet have been reportedly working off to his room collectively to get higher acquainted.

However, issues have been made extra scandalous by the relationships every star was harbouring at house.

Elvis was with Priscilla Presley (Beaulieu, on the time), who was again in Graceland whereas Elvis was capturing the film.

Juliet was nonetheless along with her long-term boyfriend, as effectively: Frank Sinatra.

She first met Ol’ Blue Eyes the 12 months earlier than whereas they have been filming the musical film Can-Can.

Their relationship was intense and intimate; Frank usually introduced Juliet to Las Vegas to observe him carry out to bought out crowds.

He even proposed to her two years later in 1962 – however issues fizzled out.

“I was as much flattered as I was in love,” she defined. “He was a complex person, and after a few drinks he could be very difficult.”