Explosive new legal filings in a lawsuit involving Priscilla Presley allege that actress Riley Keough was the egg donor for John Travolta and Kelly Preston's youngest son, Ben.

LOS ANGELES — Startling new allegations have emerged from ongoing legal proceedings involving the Presley family, claiming that actress Riley Keough donated her eggs to actor John Travolta and his late wife, Kelly Preston, so the couple could conceive their youngest son, Benjamin.

The claims are detailed in an amended complaint filed by Priscilla Presley’s former business associates, Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko, in their lawsuit against Priscilla’s son, Navarone Garcia. The documents, obtained by PEOPLE, allege a complex arrangement following the death of Keough's mother, music icon Lisa Marie Presley, in January 2023.

The Alleged Egg Donation Arrangement

According to the complaint, the alleged arrangement was orchestrated in 2010. The filing states that Lisa Marie Presley’s ex-husband, Michael Lockwood, claimed Travolta and Preston had previously used Lisa Marie’s eggs to conceive but sought a new donor. Lockwood allegedly told Kruse that Travolta "no longer wanted to use Lisa Marie’s eggs because they did not want 'eggs with heroin' on them."

Read Also: Rob Reiner Dies at 78

The complaint then alleges a deal was made where Riley Keough, Lisa Marie's eldest daughter, donated her eggs. Kelly Preston subsequently gave birth to the couple's son, Benjamin (Ben), now 15. In exchange, the documents claim Keough received an "old Jaguar" and was paid between $10,000 and $20,000.

A Tangled Web of Claims Amid Family Turmoil

The allegations surfaced within a broader legal battle over control and finances following Lisa Marie Presley’s death. The complaint describes a chaotic scene where "the entire Presley family clamored for control of the estate," with Lockwood approaching the plaintiffs, claiming he and his twin daughters with Lisa Marie were "financially destitute."

The filing further alleges that Lockwood wanted Kruse and Fialko to use the egg donation information to "orchestrate a settlement" for him. It also claims that when Navarone Garcia learned of the story, he demanded it be kept out of the press and requested a "million-dollar settlement."

Read also: iPhone 16 Pro Price Drop Makes It a Must-Buy During

Presley Family and Travolta Camp Push Back

Attorneys for Priscilla Presley, Marty Singer and Wayne Harman, issued a forceful statement to TMZ, calling the new allegations "outrageous" and "shameful."

"They have demonstrated that there is no bar too low, no ethical line that they are unwilling to cross in an effort to cause further pain to Priscilla Presley and her family," the statement read, adding that the conduct "absolutely will be addressed in court."

Previously, in September, Riley Keough and Priscilla Presley issued a joint statement to PEOPLE dismissing earlier claims from the lawsuit. “These claims are not only untrue but also deeply hurtful. Our family is, and always has been, united in love and respect for one another," they said.

Representatives for John Travolta and Riley Keough have not yet publicly commented on these specific new allegations. The case continues to unveil dramatic claims at the intersection of two of America's most famous families.

Source: 

Amended court complaint obtained by PEOPLE; statement from Priscilla Presley's attorneys to TMZ; previous statement from Riley Keough and Priscilla Presley to PEOPLE.