Elvis Presley was caught in affair days into Viva Las Vegas filming
Elvis Presley had numerous affairs and mistresses over time throughout his music and Hollywood profession.
But no affair in comparison with the connection he cultivated with the beautiful Ann-Margret.
He first met the Swedish-American singer and actress in 1963 once they started taking pictures the 1964 film Viva Las Vegas collectively.
Their intimate connection was prompt, and earlier than lengthy, they have been noticed out and about collectively, and even caught skulking off to a personal room after the cameras had stopped rolling.
The musical duo first met at an MGM soundstage the place formal introductions have been made, and the ice between the superstars was damaged. Days later (on today, July 15, 1963) Elvis and the remainder of the solid and crew ventured to Las Vegas to movie the image over the subsequent two weeks.
Elvis, Ann-Margret and your entire solid and crew of Viva Las Vegas checked in to the Sahara Hotel.
Once cameras started rolling, Ann-Margret might inform issues have been going extraordinarily effectively – as a result of chemistry she felt with the King of Rock and Roll on set.
Writing in her memoir, she defined: “I’m sure that the producers knew that the fast-paced, boy-meets-girl musical would certainly be improved if the chemistry between [their characters] Lucky and Rusty were right.”
Before lengthy, although, ardour exploded between the 2 actors.
Ann-Margret wrote: “Initially, Elvis and I might’ve admitted that the only heat between us came from the hot desert sun. But others saw sparks from the start.”
But the press quickly caught wind of the particular connection Elvis and Ann-Margret shared on the film’s set, and even caught them sneaking off collectively simply days into filming.
Associated Press News reported on the time: “They hold hands. They disappear into his dressing room between shots. They lunch together in seclusion.” (Via Elvis History Blog)
Elvis and Ann-Margret have been, in fact, engaged in a sordid affair for simply over a 12 months – but it surely was greater than an inexpensive fling. The pair described their expertise as a loving relationship that stood the check of time.
Elvis ultimately needed to break issues off when Priscilla discovered about his affair, however Ann-Margret refused to say a foul phrase about him.
Years later, on August 17, 1977, Ann-Margret realized of Elvis’ demise the day earlier than. When she received the decision she merely replied: “I’m coming.”
She was the one particular person from the King’s Hollywood years to attend his funeral.
When she arrived she was greeted by Elvis’ father, Vernon Presley. She appeared again in her memoir: “There was so much to say, to recount, but instead, we cried.” Vernon informed her: “He was so proud of you.”