Just two days after Austin Butler won a Golden Globe for portraying her father Elvis Presley, Lisa Marie Presley tragically died at the age of 54 after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Butler, 31, released a heartfelt statement after Presley’s death, though he now speaks more about his friendship with her.
The Oscar-nominated actor appeared on Monday’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he revealed they “got so close so quickly.”
Passed away: Just two days after Austin Butler won a Golden Globe for portraying her father Elvis Presley, Lisa Marie Presley (seen with Butler in June 2022) tragically died at the age of 54 after suffering a cardiac arrest
Closing: The Oscar-nominated actor appeared on Monday’s The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, where he revealed they “got so close so soon”
Butler revealed that he first met Lisa Marie “when we were showing the film at Graceland, and I’ve never had an experience where I’ve met someone and felt an immediate deep connection with them.”
“She was a person who didn’t really have anything to prove and didn’t want to open up to everyone, and she just opened up to me,” he added.
“We became so close so quickly, so yeah, it’s just devastating. It’s weird at moments like this because it’s so bittersweet,” he added.
First meeting: Butler revealed that he first met Lisa Marie “when we were showing the film at Graceland, and I’ve never had an experience where I’ve met someone and felt an immediate deep connection with them.
Outspoken: “She was a person who had nothing to prove and didn’t want to open up to everyone, and she just opened up to me,” he added
“There’s so much great stuff happening, but it’s really … I’m just devastated for her family and that she’s not here to celebrate with us,” he added.
Fallon added he was glad she got to celebrate with him at the Golden Globes, while Butler added, “To be with her at the Golden Globes is something I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.”
Fallon asked if it was Lisa Marie or Priscilla Presley who showed off actor Elvis’ slippers in his bedroom after the Graceland screening.
Devastated: “There are so many great things happening, but it’s really … I’m just devastated for her family and for not being here to celebrate with us,” he added
Memories: Fallon added he was glad she was able to celebrate with him at the Golden Globes, as Butler added: “To be with her at the Golden Globes is something I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.”
‘I’m getting goosebumps. That was after we showed the movie and his bedroom is a place that most people never see and she said, “I want to show you something,” Butler said.
“She took me there and … in moments like that, up there, he’s not Elvis, he’s just dad. Moments like this, really, I’ll cherish that forever,” Butler said.
Following Lisa-Marie’s death on Jan. 12, Butler released a heartfelt statement on her death.
Goose bumps: “I get goose bumps. That was after we showed the movie and his bedroom is a place that most people never see and she said, “I want to show you something,” Butler said
“My heart is broken for Riley, Finley, Harper and Priscilla at the tragic and unexpected loss of Lisa Marie,” Butler said.
“I am eternally grateful for the times I was fortunate enough to be near her bright light and will forever cherish the quiet moments we shared together. Her warmth, love and authenticity will always be remembered,” he concluded.
Butler will face off against Colin Farrell (The Banshees of Inisherin), Brendan Fraser (The Whale), Paul Mescal (Aftersun) and Bill Nighy (Living) on Oscar Sunday.