These Little-Known Facts About Elvis Presley Will Change How You See Him

Long before Priscilla, there was June Juanico—a Southern beauty queen who met Elvis after one of his Biloxi shows. She was different. Sweet, shy, and from the South, she met his mother’s approval. Their relationship was tender, if not exactly pure. June claimed Elvis never pressured her into anything, though he flirted endlessly.

They cuddled, kissed, and talked for hours, but he remained emotionally evasive. As his fame skyrocketed, so did the line of waiting girls. Despite their chemistry, Elvis drifted. June later said she could’ve been “the one”—but she wasn’t flashy, and he wasn’t ready to settle.