Lisa Marie, 54, posted on Instagram about the new Elvis movie directed by Baz Luhrmann, she couldn't help but remember her late son, who died in July 2020 from an apparent suicide at age 27. She wrote:
"Navigating through this hideous grief that absolutely destroyed and shattered my heart and my soul into almost nothing has swallowed me whole,"
"Not much else aside from my other 3 children gets my time and attention anymore," she shared in her life update. "However, that being said, I do want to take a moment to let you know that I have seen Baz Luhrmann's movie 'Elvis' twice now, and let me tell you that it is nothing short of spectacular."
"Austin Butler channeled and embodied my father's heart and soul beautifully."
"In my humble opinion, his performance is unprecedented and FINALLY done accurately and respectfully," she said before quipping she "will eat my own foot"
"You can feel and witness Baz's pure love, care, and respect for my father throughout this beautiful film," she explained. "And it is finally something that myself and my children and their children can be proud of forever."
"What moved me to tears as well was watching Riley and Harper, and Finley afterwards, all 3 visibly overwhelmed in the best way possible way, and so filled with pride about their grandfather and his legacy in a way that I have not previously experienced," Lisa Marie continued.
"I can't tell you enough how much I love this film and I hope you love it too," she wrote. "Everyone involved poured their hearts and souls into it, which is evidenced in their performances."
"I know I'm being repetitive, but I don't care," she affirmed. "Thank you for setting the record straight in such a deeply profound and artistic way. Love you."
