Before Beyoncé and Jay-Z or Faith Hill and Tim McGraw defined the term “power couple” in music, one of the original iconic duos was Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley.

Their story began in an unexpected way—when Lisa Marie was just seven years old and Michael was seventeen.

Their first meeting took place in 1975 at an Elvis Presley concert, where young Lisa Marie, daughter of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, crossed paths with Michael Jackson, then a rising star with the Jackson 5.

Though the age gap was significant, the two maintained contact over the years, often speaking on the phone.

Lisa Marie later reflected in her memoir Here To The Great Unknown, “I thought he was lonely and needed a friend. But he was pursuing me.”

Nearly two decades later, on May 26, 1994, their long-standing connection culminated in marriage.

The wedding was a private ceremony in the Dominican Republic, shortly after Lisa Marie divorced her then-husband Danny Keough, father of her children Riley and Benjamin Keough.

At the time, Lisa Marie professed deep love for Michael: “I dedicate my life to being his wife… We both look forward to raising a family.”

Though their marriage lasted just two years, ending in divorce in 1996 due to a lack of compatibility—and amid speculation about Jackson’s struggles with drug abuse and perfectionism—the bond they shared was meaningful.

Presley has described her time with Jackson as “one of the highest points in [her] life.”

Despite the controversies and complexities surrounding their relationship, the unique story of their first encounter and eventual union remains a fascinating chapter in music history.

Michael Jackson’s untimely death in 2009 marked the end of an era, but the remarkable story of how a 7-year-old Lisa Marie Presley first met a teenage Michael Jackson continues to captivate fans worldwide—proof that sometimes, the most unexpected connections can lead to unforgettable moments.