No, There’s No Proof Riley Keough Is John Travolta’s Son’s Biological Mother
Short answer: There’s no verified evidence Riley Keough donated eggs used to conceive John Travolta and Kelly Preston’s son, Benjamin. The claim appears in a recent lawsuit, but it remains an unproven allegation—denied by key figures and unsupported by independent documents. Now, here’s how a Hollywood business dispute morphed into a headline-grabbing family drama.
The Most Important Correction Up Front
Kelly Preston did carry and give birth to all three of her children—Jett (1992–2009), Ella Bleu (2000), and Benjamin (Nov. 23, 2010). Any claim that she was “unable to bear her own children” is false when taken literally. That’s a matter of public record and basic biography, not speculation. CBS News
Where the Bombshell Came From
The allegation that Riley Keough’s eggs were used to conceive Benjamin surfaces in an amended complaint filed December 16, 2025, in a lawsuit involving Priscilla Presley’s former business partner, Brigitte Kruse, and Presley’s son, Navarone Garcia. Multiple outlets summarized the filing; none produced independent proof. People | TMZ
What the Filing Claims—and What It Doesn’t Prove
According to the complaint (as reported by TMZ), Kruse says:
- Riley Keough donated eggs used to conceive Benjamin Travolta.
- She received $10,000–$20,000 and an old Jaguar.
- A handwritten note includes “CA fertility partners,” “Ben Travolta,” and “Kelly Preston carried baby.”
- A text message referred to Ben as Priscilla Presley’s “beautiful great‑grandson.”
- Michael Lockwood allegedly shared details and sought leverage.
What’s missing: no medical records, DNA evidence, sworn statements confirming the biology, or verified provenance of the notes/texts have been made public. Other outlets echo the claims as being in court papers but offer no independent corroboration. TMZ
Pushback and Denials
- Priscilla Presley’s attorneys blasted the filing’s allegations as “outrageous,” “shameful,” and unrelated to the contract dispute at hand. TMZ
- Months earlier, Riley Keough and Priscilla Presley issued a joint statement calling Kruse’s broader accusations “not only untrue but also deeply hurtful.” People
- Michael Lockwood has been reported as denying knowledge of the egg-donation claim when asked; outlets including Hello! summarized his denial. Hello!
What We Can Verify Today
- Benjamin Travolta was born November 23, 2010. He would be 15 in late 2025. CBS News
- In 2010–2011, John Travolta and Kelly Preston publicly described Benjamin’s conception and birth—at age 48 for Preston—as a “miracle.” They did not disclose IVF or egg donation. That’s not proof either way; it’s simply the only on‑record narrative from the couple. Los Angeles Times
What’s Unproven or Misleading
- Unproven: Any biological link between Benjamin Travolta and the Presley family. No independent, verifiable evidence has been provided publicly. People
- Unproven: The alleged cash payment/Jaguar, the authenticity or meaning of the handwritten note, and the text messages. TMZ
- Misleading: The statement that Kelly Preston “could not bear her own children.” She did. If the filing intended a narrower claim—that she might not have been able to conceive with her own eggs circa 2010—that remains unsubstantiated. CBS News
The Bigger Story: A Contract Fight With Celebrity Collateral
This allegation isn’t the core of the lawsuit. It appears in an amended complaint in a business dispute—an arena where shocking claims can be used as pressure tactics, a point Priscilla Presley’s lawyers emphasize. That context doesn’t prove the claim false, but it does explain why so many “bombshells” surface in civil filings: they can shape public perception without meeting the evidentiary bar of a trial.
How We Checked
- Cross‑referenced the amended complaint coverage by mainstream outlets and the tabloid that first splashed the details. People | TMZ
- Verified the Travolta family’s publicly documented births and ages. CBS News
- Reviewed contemporaneous interviews about Benjamin’s birth for context, not proof. Los Angeles Times
- Noted on‑record denials by the parties cited. People | Hello! | TMZ
What Would Count as Proof
- Independently verifiable medical records or sworn testimony from involved parties
- DNA testing results (which would be private unless voluntarily disclosed)
- Court‑authenticated exhibits with clear provenance
None of that has been produced publicly.
Bottom Line
- Verified: A lawsuit exists that makes the claim. Prominent denials exist from Presley’s side and those cited in the filing. People
- Unproven: That Riley Keough is the biological mother of Benjamin Travolta, or that any alleged payments or notes mean what the complaint suggests. TMZ
- Incorrect as stated in the original article: Kelly Preston was “unable to bear her own children.” She did bear them. CBS News
Until real evidence emerges, treat this story for what it is: a sensational claim inside a business lawsuit, not an established fact about a family’s most private matter.