Introduction:
The name Lockwood is synonymous with one of the most talked-about families in entertainment. However, behind the glamour lies a story of profound hardship and unwavering resilience, especially for twins Harper and Finley Lockwood. As their late mother, Lisa Marie Presley’s, memoir hits the shelves, it sheds light on the many challenges they have navigated throughout their young lives.
The twins were just 14 when their mother tragically passed away from cardiac arrest. The trauma of the event, which occurred in their own home, made it impossible for them to return. Instead, they sought solace at their grandmother Priscilla Presley’s Los Angeles home, where their sister Riley Keough also stayed as the family processed the unexpected loss. Soon after, they moved in with their father, Michael Lockwood, who secured full custody. This transition allowed them space to acclimate, with family members giving them privacy as they adjusted to their new living situation.
The twins’ journey with their father has not been without its own trials. Their parents’ divorce when the girls were seven was a brutal affair, marked by a contentious custody battle. Lisa Marie Presley sought full custody and made disturbing allegations against Michael Lockwood, accusing him of possessing inappropriate photos. While police investigations in both California and Tennessee found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing, the public and private toll on the family was immense. This period also saw the twins briefly under the care of the Department of Children and Family Services, a situation Priscilla Presley quickly clarified, stating the girls were with her and never in foster care. This tumultuous time underscores the extraordinary circumstances in which Harper and Finley were raised.
Beyond the family’s legal struggles, the twins faced an unimaginable personal loss just two and a half years before their mother’s death. In July 2020, their older brother, Benjamin Keough, died by suicide. His death sent shockwaves through the family, leaving Lisa Marie “completely heartbroken, inconsolable and beyond devastated.” Amid this tragedy, the tight-knit family relied on each other, with their strong sibling bond serving as a source of mutual support. As Lisa Marie once said, they “all kind of hold each other up; we are all each other’s best friends.”
The recent release of Lisa Marie Presley’s memoir brought another difficult revelation to the surface: her battle with opioid addiction began after she was prescribed painkillers following the twins’ birth via C-section. While it must be incredibly difficult for Harper and Finley to know their arrival was connected to their mother’s struggle, the family has ensured their focus remains on celebration and love. On their 16th birthday, Riley Keough wrote a heartfelt tribute, celebrating them as “the most special girls in the whole wide world” and expressing how lucky she is to be their big sister.
Through it all, Harper and Finley Lockwood have shown remarkable strength. Despite enduring private grief and public scrutiny, they continue to be a testament to resilience, surrounded by a family that, for all its complexities, has a deep and abiding love for one another.