Saturday 28 May 2022 04:10 PM Director Baz Luhrmann reveals the moving praise Priscilla Presley gave him for ... trends now
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Baz Luhrmann was moved by Priscilla Presley's praise for his new biopic, Elvis.
The 59-year-old filmmaker was emotional as he reflected on Priscilla's review of the film – which features Austin Butler as the King of Rock and Roll – in which she described the flick about her late former husband as 'outstanding'.
At a press conference for the movie, Baz said: 'No critique, no review was ever going to mean more to us than the one from the woman who was married to him.
Warm reception: Baz Luhrmann (right) was moved by Priscilla Presley's (left) praise for his new biopic, Elvis
'She said: "If my husband was here today, he'd say, 'Hot damn, you are me'"... it was the best review I've ever had.'
Priscilla wed Elvis in 1967, later divorcing in 1973, when she was 27 - and just four years prior to his death.
Elvis passed away from a heart attack in 1977, leaving behind daughter Lisa Marie Presley, now 54.
