Riley Keough and Ben Smith-Petersen: A Love Story and Growing Family
Riley Keough and her husband, Ben Smith-Petersen, recently expanded their family with the arrival of their second child earlier this year. The couple, who first met on the set of "Mad Max: Fury Road" in 2012, announced the birth of their new baby without revealing the name or gender. Keough and Smith-Petersen got engaged in 2014 and got married in Napa, California, a year later. They also have a daughter named Tupelo, born in August 2022 via surrogate. Smith-Petersen mentioned their secret child in a letter read at Lisa Marie Presley's funeral in January 2023, expressing gratitude for the love and strength he received from Keough.
Keough shared that she knew she wanted to have children with Smith-Petersen early on in their relationship, recalling a moment on their second date when she felt certain about their future together. Despite not having said "I love you" yet, Keough had a strong intuition about their relationship. The actress, daughter of Lisa Marie Presley and Danny Keough, expressed her deep connection with her husband and her belief in their shared future.
The couple's journey from meeting on a movie set to building a family together has been filled with love and commitment. Keough's openness about her feelings and her strong bond with Smith-Petersen highlight the importance of love and family in their lives. The arrival of their second child marks another milestone in their relationship, solidifying their growing family and the love they share.