The name Lockwood is inseparably linked to one of the most passionately discussed families in the entertainment world. Yet, beneath the glitter and fame, lies a story soaked with deep tragedy and relentless resilience, especially when it comes to the lives of twins Harper and Finley Lockwood. Their late mother, Lisa Marie Presley’s memoir, newly unveiled to the world, exposes the heart-wrenching challenges they have faced from an extraordinarily young age.
Only 14 years old, the twins faced an unspeakable nightmare—their mother’s sudden death from cardiac arrest right in their own home. Such trauma shattered their childhood, making it impossible to remain in the home soaked in loss. They found refuge at the house of their grandmother, Priscilla Presley, in Los Angeles, where their sister Riley Keough also stayed, as the family grappled with the devastating blow. Shortly thereafter, the twins began living with their father, Michael Lockwood, who gained full custody. This shift provided the twins with a space to heal, with family members fiercely guarding their privacy amid the storm.
Yet, the twins’ journey didn’t smooth out so easily. Their parents’ divorce when they were just seven spiraled into a ferocious and bitter custody war. Allegations flew, with Lisa Marie accusing Michael Lockwood of possessing inappropriate photographs, charges that ignited public outrage. Nevertheless, thorough investigations by law enforcement in both California and Tennessee cleared Michael of any criminal behavior. The turmoil had an enormous emotional and psychological toll on the family dynamic. At one point, the twins were briefly scrutinized by the Department of Children and Family Services; however, their grandmother, Priscilla Presley, openly dispelled rumors—they were never in foster care, always under her roof. This chaotic chapter underscores the harsh and extraordinary circumstances shaping Harper and Finley’s upbringing.
More heartbreak struck the family in July 2020, just two and a half years before Lisa Marie’s passing. Their older brother, Benjamin Keough, tragically died by suicide. The devastating loss nearly destroyed Lisa Marie, who was described as utterly
“completely heartbroken, inconsolable and beyond devastated.”
The family’s bonds became their lifeline—Lisa Marie candidly shared,
“We all kind of hold each other up; we are all each other’s best friends.”
A shocking disclosure emerged in Lisa Marie Presley’s memoir—a candid account of her lifelong battle with opioid addiction, ignited after she was prescribed painkillers following the twins’ birth via C-section. This revelation must be profoundly difficult for Harper and Finley, knowing their very arrival was entwined with their mother’s painful fight. Yet, amid hardship, the family strives to nurture love and celebration. On their 16th birthday, sister Riley penned a touching tribute, hailing them as
“the most special girls in the whole wide world,”
expressing her gratitude and pride in being their big sister.
Through private anguish and relentless public scrutiny, Harper and Finley Lockwood embody remarkable strength and resilience. Despite the swirling storms surrounding them, their story remains one of enduring love within a family woven with complexities but bound by unwavering devotion.
