Elvis Star Austin Butler Is A Total Heartthrob At AARP’s Movies For Grownups Ceremony In Los Angeles
Elvis star Austin Butler evoked sentiments of classic Hollywood at AARP The Magazine’s 21st Annual Adult Movie Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday.
The 31-year-old actor solidified his heartthrob status in a sleek black satin suit over a white shirt with no tie.
The Oscar nominee walked the star-studded red carpet in black patent leather dress shoes.
Classic Hollywood: Austin Butler evoked sentiments of classic Hollywood at AARP The Magazine’s 21st Annual Adult Movie Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday
He was joined by director Baz Luhrmann, who directed Austin in the 2022 biopic of The King, for several photos before the ceremony.
The acclaimed director was dressed in a sleek black tuxedo and his silver hair was immaculately coiffed for the film-centric event.
Elvis received a nomination for several awards at this year’s AARP event, including Best Picture/Best Adult Film.
The star oozed confidence during her run down the red carpet.
He was joined by director Baz Luhrmann, who directed Austin in the 2022 biopic of The King, for several photos before the ceremony.
Baz Luhrmann’s direction may have played a role in Butler receiving his first Oscar nomination.
He is nominated for the Best Actor award at this year’s Academy Awards ceremony taking place on March 12 in Los Angeles.
The Once Upon a Time in Hollywood star has already won the Golden Globe for Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, though he lost a Critics’ Choice Award to The Whale’s Brendan Fraser.
Classy: He was dressed in a sleek black tuxedo, and a thin silver mustache was neatly trimmed against his lip.
Butler seen speaking on stage
Major: Baz Luhrmann’s directing may have played a role in Butler receiving his first Oscar nomination. He is nominated for the Best Actor award at this year’s ceremony.
Butler has some stiff competition for the Academy Award that includes Fraser, Colin Farrell (The Banshees of Inisherin), Paul Mescal (Aftersun) and Bill Nighy (Living).
Although Butler may win an Oscar for his performance as The King of Rock and Roll, it’s a feat that won’t be celebrated by Elvis’ only daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, who passed away suddenly earlier this month.
Lisa Marie proudly joined Butler on the film’s promotional tour and even witnessed his Golden Globe win.
But she would tragically pass away just a few days after the ceremony.
He died at the age of 54 on Thursday, January 12, hours after going into cardiac arrest at his home in Calabasas, California.
Award-winning performance: The Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood star has already won the Golden Globe for Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, though he lost a Critics’ Choice Award to The Whale’s Brendan Fraser.
Gone too soon: Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis’s daughter, joined Butler on the film’s promotional tour and even watched him win his Golden Globe award this month, but she tragically passed away just days after that ceremony (from left From right: Priscilla Presley, butler, Lisa Marie)
She had been rushed to a hospital in critical condition and was said to be in a coma following “complete cardiac arrest” shortly after she complained of stomach pains, according to TMZ.
Priscilla, who was at her daughter’s side, said in a statement: “It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us.”
Lisa Marie left behind three daughters, Riley, 33, and 14-year-old twins Harper and Finley.
Butler yelled at Presley in his Golden Globes speech saying, “Thank you guys, thank you for opening your hearts, your memories, your home to me.” Lisa Marie, Priscilla [Presley]I love you forever.’
Shouted: Butler yelled at Presley in his Golden Globes speech saying, “Thank you guys, thank you for opening your hearts, your memories, your home to me.” Lisa Marie, Priscilla [Presley]I love you forever’ (pictured as Elvis from the biopic)