Lisa Marie Presley and Michael Jackson, the legendary King of Pop, did not have children together during their short-lived marriage. Their romantic journey began in 1992, sparked by an introduction at a Los Angeles dinner party hosted by a mutual acquaintance. Interestingly, their paths had crossed once before in the 1970s at a Las Vegas event, but it wasn’t until 1992 that their relationship took a more intimate turn.
Lisa Marie Presley, previously married to Danny Keough, had later become friends with Jackson before their romantic involvement. The pivotal moment in their relationship came in 1993, amid an investigation where Presley stood by Jackson’s side. It was during an evening phone call that Jackson proposed to Presley, leading to a swift 15-minute ceremony in the Dominican Republic.
The couple made several public appearances together, notably at the MTV Video Music Awards in September 1994, where Michael Jackson kissed Presley, causing a stir in the media.
Despite their public displays of affection, rumors swirled about strains in their high-profile marriage, with speculation suggesting that insufficient time together was a contributing factor.
Following their wedding, Presley issued a statement to the media confirming their union. Expressing their desire to start a family, Michael and Lisa Marie faced challenges, with whispers hinting at Jackson’s struggles with drug abuse as a potential source of marital discord.
The speculation proved true when Lisa Marie Presley filed for divorce in December 1995, a month before the couple officially ended their marriage in August 1996. Although their marriage did not result in children, Lisa Marie Presley had four children from previous marriages: Riley and Ben from her marriage to Danny Keough, and Finley Aaron Love Lockwood and Harper Vivienne Ann from her marriage to Michael Lockwood.
The union between Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley, albeit brief, remains a notable chapter in the history of both iconic figures.