Not only did Riley Keough bring her grandmother, Priscilla Presley as a surprise plus one to last night's 75th Emmy Awards [15 January, 2024], but she paid homage to her as well via an iconic 60s-inspired hairstyle. Like grandmother like granddaughter, hey?
Somewhat settling their rumoured feud, the pair stepped out onto the coveted red carpet arm in arm looking as alike as ever. Riley was seen to be sporting her freshly dyed black hair which contributed to the family resemblance, however, if the colour of her locks itself wasn't enough to resemble Priscilla's from the Swinging Sixties, the actor styled her lengths half-up, half-down topped with a bow. (That is also, very on-trend, may I add.)
Gregory Russell, the hairstylist behind the look, also shared a few self-shot snaps of Riley's glam on Instagram.
Ordinarily, this would be a hairstyle to gush over but what makes it so reminiscent is the fact that it's an almost duplicate look of Pricilla's from her and her late husband Elvis' wedding day circa 1967.
Minus a few inches off of the bouffant beehive, Riley and Pricilla's hairstyles are one of the same, wouldn't you agree?
Whether intentional or not, there's no denying that the pair look almost identical both then and now. Though, hair aside, perhaps that's just down to genetics, or whatever...
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Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).
In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.
