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Priscilla Presley, Lisa Marie Presley | Source: Getty Images
Priscilla Presley, Lisa Marie Presley | Source: Getty Images

Elvis Presley's Twin Granddaughters Turn 18 — Their Rare New Photos Have Everyone Doing a Double Take — Photo

Paula Moskal
Oct 08, 2026 - 07:45 A.M.

A rare new photograph of Elvis Presley's twin granddaughters has people looking twice, with fans spotting familiar features that bring back memories of one of music's most famous families. But the 2 little girls who once appeared beside their mother have grown up, and their latest picture has stirred a conversation that goes far beyond their appearance.

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Harper and Finley Lockwood turned 18 on October 7, 2026, and their grandmother, Priscilla Presley, celebrated the milestone with a rare birthday photograph. For longtime fans who remember them as Lisa Marie Presley's young daughters, the new picture came as quite a surprise.

Lisa Marie Presley was photographed during her pregnancy with twins Harper and Finley in 2008, wearing a flowing black dress. The singer welcomed her daughters on October 7 of that year, at age 40. | Source: Getty Images

Lisa Marie Presley was photographed during her pregnancy with twins Harper and Finley in 2008, wearing a flowing black dress. The singer welcomed her daughters on October 7 of that year, at age 40. | Source: Getty Images

One Facebook user noticed something immediately, commenting, "The blonde girl has the facial expression of Elvis." Another admirer saw 2 generations of the family in their faces: "Harper is mini you and Finley is mini Elvis! Both blessed with beautiful genes!❤️"

A Facebook viewer singled out the blonde twin's expression, saying it reminded them of her legendary grandfather. | Source: Facebook

A Facebook viewer singled out the blonde twin's expression, saying it reminded them of her legendary grandfather. | Source: Facebook

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A fan believed the sisters had inherited different features from their famous family, comparing Harper to Priscilla and Finley to Elvis. | Source: Instagram

A fan believed the sisters had inherited different features from their famous family, comparing Harper to Priscilla and Finley to Elvis. | Source: Instagram

But the birthday also carried a heartbreaking reminder. Lisa Marie Presley never got to see her youngest daughters become adults, although she had spent years imagining the women they would one day become.

Long before fans began comparing the twins to Elvis and Priscilla, Lisa Marie had her own hopes for Harper and Finley. She wanted them to grow up happy, protected, and free from the pressures of their famous last name. The photographs from their earliest years offer a look at the childhood she worked so hard to give them.

2008 — The Two Little Girls Who Changed Her World

Harper Vivienne Ann and Finley Aaron Love Lockwood were born on October 7, 2008, when Lisa Marie was 40. She already had 2 older children, Riley and Benjamin Keough, but welcoming twins after 2 years of trying to conceivebrought new happiness to the family.

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With 2 teenagers and 2 newborns at home, Lisa Marie was settling into a very different family routine. She was delighted by the babies, enjoying the little moments that come with watching children discover the world for the first time.

The twins were born in Los Angeles by cesarean section. Their father, Michael Lockwood, is a guitarist and music producer whom Lisa Marie married in January 2006. | Source: Instagram/finleyl.ockwood

The twins were born in Los Angeles by cesarean section. Their father, Michael Lockwood, is a guitarist and music producer whom Lisa Marie married in January 2006. | Source: Instagram/finleyl.ockwood

2009 — Little Did She Know What Was Ahead

In an interview accompanying the twins' first photographs, Lisa Marie couldn't hide her happiness. "I have never been happier," she said, describing the joy of having Harper and Finley at home.

She called life with 4 children "chaotic bliss," a phrase many mothers would immediately recognize. Away from the cameras, Lisa Marie could simply enjoy being a mom to the babies she had waited so long to welcome.

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Lisa Marie and Michael introduced their daughters in a January 2009 magazine feature when the babies were just over 3 months old. Priscilla Presley helped decorate their fairy-tale-themed nursery. | Source: People Magazine

Lisa Marie and Michael introduced their daughters in a January 2009 magazine feature when the babies were just over 3 months old. Priscilla Presley helped decorate their fairy-tale-themed nursery. | Source: People Magazine

The singer had spent most of her life with strangers discussing her family, marriages, and famous father. But at home, she was focused on feeding, holding, and caring for her youngest children.

As the twins grew, protecting their childhood became one of Lisa Marie's priorities. She knew from experience how quickly a famous surname could attract attention that children never asked for.

2011 — The Childhood She Wanted to Give Them

By the time Harper and Finley were toddlers, their mother was determined to give them an ordinary upbringing. Lisa Marie had lost Elvis when she was only 9 years old, and she knew what it meant to grow up without a parent.

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She wanted her daughters to feel safe, loved, and free to enjoy school, friendships, and family life without being constantly compared to their famous grandfather. In a 2012 interview, she discussed finding a quieter life in the English countryside.

The twins had 2 much older siblings, Riley and Benjamin Keough, from Lisa Marie's marriage to Danny Keough. Riley was already an adult during much of their early childhood. | Source: Getty Images

The twins had 2 much older siblings, Riley and Benjamin Keough, from Lisa Marie's marriage to Danny Keough. Riley was already an adult during much of their early childhood. | Source: Getty Images

Lisa Marie preferred that Harper and Finley grow up around ordinary families rather than spend their childhood surrounded by celebrity attention. She wanted them to discover their interests before anyone started expecting them to follow in the Presley family's footsteps.

Still, she was happy to introduce them to their grandfather's music. It became a familiar part of their home life, even though Elvis had died decades before his youngest granddaughters were born.

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2014 — A Famous Name, but Their Own Future

In a 2012 interview about motherhood, Lisa Marie recalled playing Elvis's songs on a little iPod in the twins' room. Harper and Finley would dance along, knowing that the voice belonged to their grandfather.

For millions of fans, Elvis was the King of Rock and Roll, but to the girls, he was also a member of their family. Their mother introduced them to his legacy through music and stories rather than public appearances.

Elvis Presley was also born a twin. His brother, Jesse Garon Presley, was stillborn on January 8, 1935, creating an unusual connection between the singer and his youngest granddaughters. | Source: Getty Images

Elvis Presley was also born a twin. His brother, Jesse Garon Presley, was stillborn on January 8, 1935, creating an unusual connection between the singer and his youngest granddaughters. | Source: Getty Images

Lisa Marie understood the pressure of being compared to a famous parent. She had built her own music career, but she wanted Harper and Finley to make their own decisions about whether they would ever enter entertainment.

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And as the girls grew, she noticed 2 very different personalities developing. Their individual interests had already inspired some affectionate predictions about what they might become.

2017 — Two Sisters, Two Different Dreams

Lisa Marie once predicted that Finley would become a singer, while Harper would pursue acting. It was a sweet guess from a mother whose family already included several generations of performers.

But she wasn't planning to push either daughter into show business. She wanted them to discover their talents naturally and decide for themselves whether they wanted the attention that came with a public career.

Harper and Finley turned 9 in October 2017. Their older sister Riley had already appeared in films including "Mad Max: Fury Road" and "American Honey." | Source: TMZ

Harper and Finley turned 9 in October 2017. Their older sister Riley had already appeared in films including "Mad Max: Fury Road" and "American Honey." | Source: TMZ

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Their grandmother Priscilla also enjoyed the differences between the twins. In a family update, she described them as wonderful children with their own personalities.

For Priscilla, watching the girls grow brought the familiar pleasures of being a grandmother. She loved seeing their interests develop, even as the twins began becoming more independent.

2018 — Growing Up Outside the Spotlight

By age 10, Harper and Finley were no longer little babies, but Lisa Marie continued keeping much of their everyday life private. Fans occasionally saw family photographs, while the sisters enjoyed childhood away from constant public attention.

Priscilla was delighted by their ordinary hobbies. In another interview, she spoke about the girls' interest in drawing and how naturally they used technology.

Harper and Finley celebrated their 10th birthday in October 2018. Their parents had separated in 2016, but both remained part of the girls' lives. | Source: Instagram/lisampresley

Harper and Finley celebrated their 10th birthday in October 2018. Their parents had separated in 2016, but both remained part of the girls' lives. | Source: Instagram/lisampresley

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The twins were becoming curious, independent children with interests that had nothing to do with their family's fame. It was exactly the kind of childhood Lisa Marie had hoped to give them.

And as they approached their teenage years, their mother continued celebrating the family she had built. One photograph captured just how much all 4 of her children meant to her.

2019 — Her Four Reasons to Live

Lisa Marie often spoke about how important motherhood was to her. In June 2019, she shared a family portrait featuring Riley, Benjamin, Harper, and Finley, affectionately calling herself "Mama Lion with cubs."

The photograph captured the people she loved most. Her youngest daughters were approaching their teenage years, and Lisa Marie was still there to watch them grow.

Harper and Finley turned 11 in October 2019. Their father, Michael Lockwood, had worked as a guitarist and music producer before the twins were born. | Source: Instagram/lisampresley

Harper and Finley turned 11 in October 2019. Their father, Michael Lockwood, had worked as a guitarist and music producer before the twins were born. | Source: Instagram/lisampresley

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Riley Keough was born in 1989, nearly 2 decades before Harper and Finley. She grew up experiencing the public attention that came with being Elvis Presley's granddaughter. | Source: Getty Images

Riley Keough was born in 1989, nearly 2 decades before Harper and Finley. She grew up experiencing the public attention that came with being Elvis Presley's granddaughter. | Source: Getty Images

Priscilla Presley played an important role in preserving Elvis's legacy through Graceland, which opened to the public in 1982. | Source: Instagram/ lisampresley

Priscilla Presley played an important role in preserving Elvis's legacy through Graceland, which opened to the public in 1982. | Source: Instagram/ lisampresley

Lisa Marie released 3 studio albums during her recording career: "To Whom It May Concern," "Now What," and "Storm & Grace." | Source: Instagram/ Getty Images

Lisa Marie released 3 studio albums during her recording career: "To Whom It May Concern," "Now What," and "Storm & Grace." | Source: Instagram/ Getty Images

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2020 — The Family Needed Each Other

After losing her only son, Benjamin Keough, in July 2020, Lisa Marie leaned on her 3 surviving daughters. Riley, Harper, and Finley became an even more precious part of her life, giving her love and a reason to keep going through her grief.

She remained devoted to the twins, who were still growing up and needed their mother beside them. But only a few years later, Harper and Finley would face a heartbreaking loss of their own.

Benjamin Keough died at age 27 and was buried at Graceland in Memphis. Harper and Finley were 11 when they lost their older brother. | Source: Instagram/lisampresley

Benjamin Keough died at age 27 and was buried at Graceland in Memphis. Harper and Finley were 11 when they lost their older brother. | Source: Instagram/lisampresley

2021 — The Little Girls Were Growing Up Too Fast

Harper and Finley entered their teenage years with their mother beside them. Lisa Marie continued supporting her daughters while navigating her own grief, and their bond remained an important part of her life.

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The girls were developing separate interests and becoming more independent. Lisa Marie was still watching her little daughters grow up, even as they approached the age when children begin making more decisions for themselves.

The sisters turned 13 in October 2021. Earlier that year, Lisa Marie publicly thanked her 3 daughters for helping her through a difficult time. | Source: Instagram/lisampresley

The sisters turned 13 in October 2021. Earlier that year, Lisa Marie publicly thanked her 3 daughters for helping her through a difficult time. | Source: Instagram/lisampresley

2022 — On the Eve of Heartbreak

Lisa Marie had watched the twins grow from newborn babies into teenagers, celebrating their birthdays and encouraging them to discover their own interests. The little girls she had once held in her arms were approaching 14, with so many important moments still ahead.

Their family photographs captured those years together, from early childhood to adolescence. But Lisa Marie would never get to see her youngest daughters become adults.

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Harper and Finley joined Lisa Marie, Priscilla, and Riley for events connected to Baz Luhrmann's film "Elvis." The movie later received 8 Academy Award nominations. | Source: Getty images

Harper and Finley joined Lisa Marie, Priscilla, and Riley for events connected to Baz Luhrmann's film "Elvis." The movie later received 8 Academy Award nominations. | Source: Getty images

On January 12, 2023, Lisa Marie Presley died at age 54. Harper and Finley were just 14, with years of adolescence and important family milestones still ahead.

Their father, Michael Lockwood, continued raising the twins, while Riley Keough and Priscilla Presley remained important parts of their lives. The sisters had to learn to live without the mother who had celebrated their birthdays, comforted them, and guided them throughout childhood.

Harper and Finley kept growing up, even though Lisa Marie was no longer there to watch them. The photographs from the following years lead to a milestone their mother never got to witness — their 18th birthday.

2023 — Learning to Live Again Without Mom

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Harper and Finley turned 15 on October 7, 2023, nearly 9 months after Lisa Marie's death. It was their first birthday without their mother. | Source: Getty images

Harper and Finley turned 15 on October 7, 2023, nearly 9 months after Lisa Marie's death. It was their first birthday without their mother. | Source: Getty images

2024 — Sweet Sixteen

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2025 — Almost Adults

Priscilla Presley celebrated her granddaughters Harper and Finley's 18th birthday by sharing a special birthday tribute featuring rare photos of the twins. | Source: Instagram/priscillapresley

Priscilla Presley celebrated her granddaughters Harper and Finley's 18th birthday by sharing a special birthday tribute featuring rare photos of the twins. | Source: Instagram/priscillapresley

Priscilla Presley posed alongside her twin granddaughters, Harper and Finley Lockwood, for the cover of EQLuxe magazine. The 3 generations of the Presley family embraced Western-inspired fashion for the special photoshoot. | Source: Instagram/priscillapresley

Priscilla Presley posed alongside her twin granddaughters, Harper and Finley Lockwood, for the cover of EQLuxe magazine. The 3 generations of the Presley family embraced Western-inspired fashion for the special photoshoot. | Source: Instagram/priscillapresley

2026 — The Photograph That Had Everyone Looking Twice

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The birthday photograph showed Harper and Finley as 18-year-old young women, far removed from the little girls Lisa Marie once proudly held in her arms. Fans immediately began comparing their appearance to their famous relatives.

"Wow stunning brunette is Priscilla's twin🥳🎉" one Instagram user commented. Another noticed a feature associated with their famous grandfather, writing, "Wow, they are beautiful! Elvis’s eyes."

One commenter noticed a striking resemblance between the dark-haired twin and her grandmother, Priscilla Presley. | Source: Instagram

One commenter noticed a striking resemblance between the dark-haired twin and her grandmother, Priscilla Presley. | Source: Instagram

A viewer was struck by the twins' eyes, recognizing one of their legendary grandfather's most famous features. | Source: Instagram

A viewer was struck by the twins' eyes, recognizing one of their legendary grandfather's most famous features. | Source: Instagram

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Some viewers believed each sister resembled a different generation. "I can't believe how much Harper favors you and how Finley looks like Lisa and a younger Elvis. Happy birthday x 2! 🎈🎈" one admirer wrote.

A viewer was struck by the twins' eyes, recognizing one of their legendary grandfather's most famous features. | Source: Instagram

A viewer was struck by the twins' eyes, recognizing one of their legendary grandfather's most famous features. | Source: Instagram

Others couldn't help remembering their mother. One heartfelt message read, "Remarkable family resemblances, such beautiful girls , I agree with the comments Harper really favors you and Finley looks so much like Lisa Marie and Elvis . Lisa would be so proud - happy birthday 🎂🎂❤️❤️"

A fan compared Harper to Priscilla and Finley to Lisa Marie and Elvis, adding that their late mother would have been proud. | Source: Instagram

A fan compared Harper to Priscilla and Finley to Lisa Marie and Elvis, adding that their late mother would have been proud. | Source: Instagram

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Lisa Marie once imagined very different futures for her daughters, but she always wanted them to make their own choices. At 18, Harper and Finley are beginning that next chapter with family memories and years of love behind them.

In the earliest photographs, Lisa Marie is holding 2 tiny girls, with their whole childhood still ahead of them. In the newest picture, those same girls are grown, standing together as young women who remind fans of the generations before them.

Lisa Marie Presley cradled her newborn twin daughters, Harper and Finley, in a tender family portrait. The photograph captures the beginning of a childhood filled with their mother's love, years before the girls would have to grow up without her. | Source: People Magazine

Lisa Marie Presley cradled her newborn twin daughters, Harper and Finley, in a tender family portrait. The photograph captures the beginning of a childhood filled with their mother's love, years before the girls would have to grow up without her. | Source: People Magazine

Their mother never got to see this birthday. But the little girls she loved so fiercely have grown up, and while fans search their faces for Elvis's eyes or Lisa Marie's familiar features, Harper and Finley are beginning something that belongs entirely to them — their own lives.

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