Priscilla Presley was given a very passionate welcome by her adoring fans after landing in Australia.
The American actress was surrounded by fans as she arrived at the Bendigo Art Gallery in Victoria to open Elvis Presley’s new exhibition “Elvis: Straight Out of Graceland” on Saturday.
As her car pulled up to the venue, the 76-year-old was completely surrounded by fans peering in through the windows as she waved in a friendly manner.
Love her: Priscilla Presley (pictured) was given a very passionate welcome by adoring fans after landing in Australia
Priscilla looked stunning in a vintage style long sleeve blouse with baroque and animal prints.
The star pulled her red hair back from her face into a ponytail and put on a glamorous makeover.
She opted for bright red lipstick and smoky eyeshadow in soft browns and blacks.
Popular: The actress was surrounded by fans as she arrived at the Bendigo Art Gallery in Victoria to open Elvis Presley’s new exhibition “Elvis: Straight Out of Graceland” on Saturday
Around! When her car pulled up to the venue, the 76-year-old woman was completely surrounded.
Peek in: Fans looked out the windows as she offered a friendly wave
The crowd followed her car as she crawled through the parking lot, and a large group took pictures as they gathered close to the windows, competing for autographs.
The day before, Priscilla shared her thoughts on what her ex-husband, who died in 1977 at the age of 42, would have thought of Australia, which he never visited.
“One day Elvis thought he was going to be forgotten,” she said in a video released by ABC Central Victoria.
Lovely: Priscilla looked stunning in a vintage-inspired long-sleeved blouse with baroque and animal prints.
They go: the crowd followed her car as she crawled through the parking lot.
Packed! A large group of people took pictures, gathering at the windows.
Sign it! Many were eager for autographs, driving up to the star in her car.
“He didn’t get to go to all the places he wanted to go and Australia was one of them,” she continued.
“So it will be interesting for all of you to talk about his life and what he did, about the clothes that he wore, especially about his overalls.”
It is inspired by thoughts about the town of Bendigo, where the exhibition takes place. Priscilla said, “I like it here. It’s so weird and weird. This is the city I’m in love with. It’s very, very nice.
Down Under: The day before, Priscilla shared her thoughts on what her ex-husband, who died in 1977 at the age of 42, would have thought of Australia, which he never visited.
“One day Elvis thought he was going to be forgotten,” she said in a video released by ABC Central Victoria filmed at the gallery.
“He didn’t get to go to all the places he wanted to go, and Australia was one of them,” she said.
The star brought some Elvis pieces from his Graceland home in Memphis, Tennessee to Australia for an exhibition.
The exhibition features 300 authentic artifacts and personal items belonging to Elvis, including his red 1976 Harley Davidson, military uniform and overalls.
The show will open on March 19 and run until July 17, with tickets already selling fast.
Flashback: Priscilla married Elvis in 1967, later divorced in 1973 when she was 27, just four years before his death. Pictured together
Heirlooms: The star brought several Elvis items to Australia from his Graceland home in Memphis, Tennessee The exhibition features 300 personal items belonging to Elvis, including his 1976 Red Harley Davidson, military uniform and overalls.
Priscilla married Elvis in 1967 and then divorced in 1973 when she was 27, just four years before his death.
Elvis died of a heart attack in 1977, leaving a daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, now 54.
In an interview with People, Priscilla spoke about her marriage to Elvis, saying, “I really enjoyed taking care of Elvis. I enjoyed taking care of him.
“I enjoyed feeding him. We would lisp, because you need to speak your language when there are so many people around. It was a good life. He was different, but he was ours.”
Now: The show opens on March 19 and runs until July 17, and tickets are already sold out.