Elvis Presley Regretted Turning Down Role in A Star Is Born

Elvis Presley once turned down the lead role in the 1976 remake of A Star Is Born, a decision he later regretted according to his ex-wife, Priscilla Presley. The opportunity, which would have placed him alongside Barbra Streisand, was discouraged by his manager, Colonel Tom Parker, who believed the role would not benefit Elvis's career. Priscilla noted that Elvis longed for significant film roles rather than the lesser ones he was often offered, such as Girls! Girls! Girls!. His complicated relationship with Parker, who prioritized commercial success, often stifled Elvis's artistic ambitions. This dynamic is explored further in the Netflix documentary, Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley. Ultimately, the role went to Kris Kristofferson, and Priscilla emphasized that Elvis felt he could have excelled in that part.