Lisa Marie Presley’s last public appearance was supporting Austin Butler as he won his first Golden Globe. So in the wake of her death, it was understandably a bittersweet occasion, when the actor was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of her father, Elvis Presley.
The star called in to TODAY with Hoda and Jenna shortly after the announcement that he had been nominated for Best Actor for his performance in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis. "It's sort of a bittersweet moment right now because I think of how much I wish she was here right now to get to celebrate with me,” Butler said on the phone with the TODAY hosts.
“It's the same thing I feel with Elvis; I wish that they could see these moments, you know? It's just sort of strange to celebrate at a time of such deep grief. But I sort of think of it as a way to honor her. This is for her."
The nomination came just a little over a week since the death of Presley and days after a memorial service was held at Graceland in her honor. Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley, died on January 12, hours after being hospitalized for a medical emergency.
The biopic directed by Baz Luhrmann received eight Oscar nominations, including Butler’s nod for Best Actor and a nomination for best motion picture.
Austin Butler is a household name thanks to his portrayal as Elvis Presley in the recent biopic. He has been dating model Kaia Gerber for months now with the two recently spotted together on a lunch date
Austin Butler recently exploded onto the scene with when he starred as the titular Elvis is Baz Luhrmann’s new biopic. The star is about has been acting for years, but this film has made him a household name overnight.
Over the years, Austin has been romantically attached to a few high-profile names, including High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens.
Now the 31-year-old is dating model and actress Kaia Gerber, 20, with the two recently spotted at a few red-carpet events together.
The loved-up couple were recently were spotted enjoying a lunch date in Los Angeles and shared a few affectionate kisses together.
Kaia Gerber primarily works as a model, making her debut at Fashion Week in 2017, with her winning Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards.
She is best known for her appearances in American Horror Stories and American Horror Story as Ruby McDaniel and Kendall Carr, respectively.
She has also been attached to the upcoming series Mrs American Pie, which chronicles a woman reconstructing her identity in the 1960s after being dismissed by her husband and her entire social circle. She is co-starring with Leslie Bibb, Laura Dern and Allison Janney.
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