Mary Jenkins on The Joan Rivers Show (October 1989)

This early episode from Joan Rivers' daytime talk show features the chef of Elvis Presley sharing her thoughts and memories.

[@BB-ts2gu]

What a wonderful classy woman. She’s very protective of Elvis and I love that so much. Loyal. Loving. ❤️❤️

[@Sally-lg1vn]

Lovely lady, Mr Elvis 😢

[@Jake-pw7rj]

She never had to pay a mortgage or make a car payment. Elvis took care of his employees.

[@MsJules]

That’s why you can’t always listen to people. All my life I heard, he was a racist. Those are not racist actions 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@markyboy214]

@@MsJules he was not a racist person, he came from the hood and was raised around black folk.

[@gigilamoore2656]

@@MsJules KKK members and slave owners raped black women so I guess they weren't racists either. A person can still harbor racists tendency while doing nice things.

[@sistersister2209]

A TRUE caring BOSS.

[@crystalgoldskin6198]

@@MsJules my momma told me he was racist lol so I believe he had certain people he grew love for

[@andrewhare1524]

That is the kind of loyalty that we're missing today. She stood by his side in life, and in death.

[@tieiatalks]

I wish I could like this comment more than once!

[@lindagreenebullington1176]

@@tieiatalks I wholeheartedly agree with you on this particular issue!

[@tieiatalks]

@@lindagreenebullington1176 🧡🧡🧡

[@EagleArrow]

Yep. Culture was that way then. Somehow, it changed. 😥

[@tommyk6719]

I admire her loyalty to Elvis. Mary didn’t give Rivers any of the National Enquirer type scoop that she was digging and hoping for. Good on you Mary for not telling any personal tales out of school that would have certainly been used to defame Elvis’ good name. It’s easy to see why he loved and trusted you. Elvis considered you a member of his family!

[@rvegas81]

Elvis and his family did alot of black families in that area. It was just kept quiet. We're hoping to bring more stories out there. He was a good man.

[@jesssecrest3719]

That she was hoping for? Sounded like to me Joan was just asking her questions that we all wanted to know.

[@kennethoats2322]

I'm Black and I've said this a million times... Elvis was not, I repeat NOT racist. I'm not much of an Elvis fan; I'm a Beatle fan, but Elvis loved and respected Black people.

[@lambchop.2773]

@@kennethoats2322 I mean he should of respected black people IT WASNT COMMMON for them to be respected as such some good people but looked down upon for circumstances forced upon them due to a generational decline - but alot worked hard ... he learned his sound from BLACK people.. they deserve the respect

[@frontandcenter7941]

@@kennethoats2322 So why public enemy said it then.

[@gloriawelch3603]

What a wonderful, dedicated woman. She never told any trash or 'secrets'. She has been honorable and dedicated to Elvis. I admire her greatly.

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

Mary is such a lovely classy lady & loyal friend 😊

[@bobbillings]

I am so tickled. Today May 21st. 2024 I just picked up a copy of Mary's book she features here with Joan Rivers "Elvis, Memories beyond Graceland Gates" in almost new condition at a antique store for a few bucks as I collect Elvis memorabilia. To my surprise when I got home, the inside forward is signed autographed by "Mary Jenkins, Elvis's cook" and a date in blue ink. I will treasure this forever as I see she really did love Elvis from her interviews I been searching today and never said a negative thing about him ever, even in her book. May the lovely Mary Jenkins R.I.P.

[@jayviviano109]

People don't really realize how much of a true legitimate friend of Elvis Mary Jenkins was. She did something remarkably rare and Brave. When so many other people back during that time frame that knew Elvis were working with publishing companies to help them write books about Elvis, Mary flat refused to sell her stories for others to write books in her name, because she knew they would twist some of the facts and try to make Elvis look bad. She literally hung up the phone on and slammed the door shut on people regularly trying to offer her money to talk about Elvis in a book. They flat-out told her they "didn't want all the positive stories about the man" that she herself considered a true friend, and described almost like a big brother. They told her matter-of-factly they wanted "the dirt". She was like "What 'dirt'? I don't have any negative if that's what you're looking for. All I have are stories of a wonderful human being that was much more like a family member, then a boss". And the thing is Mary could have really used the money she would have made if she had just went with a publisher that would have covered most of the trouble and Publishing. But it shows us what a true friend she was because she refused. We saw what happened when other people went after the money and let their stories fall into loose hands where the books made Elvis look bad or gave a tainted View that made things out to be more negative than they really were. Mary said "find someone else because I'm not one of those people". So it wasn't easy for her, it took her a bit longer and she had to use some of her own money but she did finally publish her own book. But her experience shines a spotlight on the reason why so many journalists and publishing companies have a reputation for being Sleazy and slimy. I know of a couple other people that knew Elvis that said they had the same experience as Mary ...of people knocking on their doors offering them money to "spill dirt on Elvis" and made it clear they "didn't want positive stuff". Really is pretty damn disgusting when we think about it. And I'm glad & appreciative for the few people like Mary that told those type of folks to "take a walk". There are a few that later on regretted they took the money and shared their stories with some of those publishing companies. But unfortunately it was too late. Damage was done. And false narratives & pictures painted. There's a lesson there. Mary felt strongly that since Elvis wasn't alive to defend himself there had already been enough damage done by thoughtless people and she wasn't going to be part of that. So she made damn sure that if anything came from her, she was going to give Elvis back his Humanity... because that's the least he deserved. This soft-spoken sweet lady had the heart of a lion when it came to making sure her friend (Elvis) story was told properly. We all should only be so fortunate to have a friend like her after we're gone. Rest In Peace to her & Elvis

[@dunweyweydum]

Quite well said and it's refreshing to see a KZbinr know how to use paragraphs.

[@jayviviano109]

@@dunweyweydum 😂 lol, I know exactly what you mean. Thanks brother.

[@DippyHippie]

Unlike Pricilla that’s still living off his name & in her book talked about their sex life!

[@monicapowers3208]

It's called character. Ms. Jenkins was raised in a time by people that taught you silly things like, "If you don' have something nice to say, don't say anything at all", "Treat others the way you would like to be treated", "Discretion is the better part of valor". Old fashioned ideas like that.

[@jayviviano109]

@@monicapowers3208 100% ....all points.

[@stacynels4]

Mary Jenkins thank you with all my heart for taking care of Elvis Presley..you were very much a strong portion of sanity to him. I wish I had the opportunity to have met him or just to have been in the same room with him. His smile always touched my soul with everythings going to be alright.. God Bless Elvis. God Bless Mary Jenkins. God Bless Joan Rivers..

[@beverlyh6888]

A

[@nitasheehan2704]

What a sweet comment, and I agree.

[@a.c.bernardo3527]

Wonderful comment,I absolutely agree.Elvis forever.!💞

[@puffchick4197]

She died in 2000

[@marysorocko5256]

She's adorable and very loyal. Elvis was lucky to have her.

[@joanne26]

What a gracious lady. She really did have some memories to tell and wonderful life experiences. She was born in 1922 and died in 2000 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@sandeedobberstine5591]

He was probably there to greet her in heaven. Sweet lady.

[@garryellison9438]

@@sandeedobberstine5591 He is resting still at Graceland she will see him again when Jesus resurects him.

[@antoniettemusolino1317]

Lovely Lady I'm sure Elvis and Mary are reunited together with the family 🤍🙏

[@Wildlife_SA.]

Thank you Mary for saying complimentary things about Elvis, cause that's the person he was. Kind, polite and very generous. And he loved to sing gospel songs. RIP Mary. 👍🙏🇿🇦

[@LauraBidingCitizen]

Unlike many people around Elvis, who bled that man dry mentally, emotionally & financially, I truly believe he & Mary had a very special kind of relationship. I think Mary absolutely adored & doted on Elvis, & saw past his celebrity status, which Elvis found so very comforting. He wanted to buy her a forever home & a vehicle because that was Elvis’ love language; he showered people with gifts as a show of love, but sadly people took advantage of this. Mary spoke of his final days & how he didn’t want to eat / just wanted to rest, & how on one occasion he looked at her & in a rather serious tone, asked if he could stay with her, & she said ‘you can stay with me any time Elvis, you know that’ - that just breaks my heart. His house was full of ‘people’ but he’d never felt lonelier. Bless Mary, & all she did for Elvis. I suspect she’s no longer with us? I don’t doubt for the remainder of her years on earth she had a guardian Angel in Elvis keeping watch over her; now she’s up there, & he saved her the best seat in the house right beside him, where they’ll sing church songs forever more. X

[@Lamb716]

Beautifully said❤

[@AS-wj1du]

I think she said it was after his death he came to her to ask to stay and she said yes then he vanished

[@wandarask8444]

Beautifully stated . Wise person Love Australia

[@astridvvv9662]

@@AS-wj1du she was talking about a dream she had, he came to her in a dream. She didn't mean he was literally there in front of her as a ghost or something. But whoever edited the interview where it was mentioned did so to make it seem that way.

[@ms.sonshine8878]

She is a class act. Just like Ann-Margaret & Linda Thompson, they didn't trash him to the public.

[@ddsron17]

Cissy Houston(Whitney’s mom) Song background for him in Los Vegas and she had nothing but good things to say about him and the months together. She is not one to hold back on how she feels so I have to believe her and others. People dont know that his story was like Britney as far as he had no control of his Career. The Colonel Wayne even let him travel overseas to perform because he will get deported. He couldn’t pick out his own music songs style anything. His story is like so many superstars. He was the king to the world but had no control over his own life.

[@morganeoghmanann9792]

Ms. Sonshine ~ Neither did his fiancee, Ginger Alden. Despite Dick Grob's attempt to smear her good name by insisting she went to the Enquirer and all that crap (the Enquirer later released the tape proving it was Dick Grob who in fact, notified the rag.)

[@UC-Jf_YAvw4Apbz-SAVM3p2A]

Linda has a movie called 'The Beauty Queen', didnt trash him in public? watch the movie then you will know. her book also was so downright stupid, no love by Elvis just lust. Linda is no Saint.

[@heatheringram6287]

You can tell how much she loved Elvis. How precious. I'd sure bet he loved her too🥰

[@ajsmith5295]

Respect to that lady

[@sunstarburst]

She knew more/saw more than what she really said about Elvis. It's called loyalty. What ever went on at Graceland Whatever was said within those walls. In her opinion is something that she took to her grave.

[@stever1791]

Mary Jenkins and Elvis had a Wonderful , Respectful friendship. so great to see that .

[@deidrawilliams3625]

Mary Jenkins loved Elvis and I love the fact that she didn’t talk bad about him he was good to them and his stories that they said he didn’t like Black people but that’s not true he loves Mary and the rest of the people that work for him Elvis was all right all right rip Mr Presley 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️🥰

[@olivergastelumjr3755]

Elvis hated blacks. They all stole from his wallet. They all steal You too. Why you steal my wallet?

[@deidrawilliams3625]

@@olivergastelumjr3755 If used to act stupid like you ignorance is serious who is say something like that that’s sad but I’ll pray for you 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️🥰💯

[@deidrawilliams3625]

@@olivergastelumjr3755 Black and I’m beautiful I’m proud of it It’s a good thing when you can be comfortable in your own skin in my skin happen to be black and I’m OK with that 🙏🏾🙏🏾🥰😂😂😂😂😂

[@modernretroradio993]

It made Elvis good to share his wealth with people -- from friends, employees and business associates to total strangers.

[@richardlewis182]

What a down to earth and lovely woman who obviously was loyal to Elvis. It's nice to know he had some good people around him too!

[@BoomBoom-mv7jm]

A true testament of loyalty This shows you how she was treated in her career 💕

[@dextermoore278]

I love this lady Mary Jenkins. She is so sweet and she really loved and respected Elvis. Elvis bought her a house. She only had good things to say about Elvis. I am glad that she never said an unkind word about him. Elvis was a generous and kind man.

[@JHargis68]

Elvis was a special human being. He was given a blessing of amazing talent and carried a great weight as well. As imperfect as any of us, he treated everyone with respect and I've never heard anyone who knew him say he treated them any other way.

[@ricksan8726]

GOD gave him a talent but the devil sure took it away .

[@rosilenesousa361]

Elvis was a beautiful soul and a sweet human being. I thank God for having Elvis in my life!

[@bjanddjsquad6025]

@@ricksan8726.

[@gotohellenwaite6371]

I’m sure Miss Mary is singing with Elvis . Love, light and blessings to her family , friends and loved ones. She definitely had a larger than life personality.

[@user-yz2em5tf3w]

Elvis loved to give to all his family and friends and strangers ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@moniqueycure1270]

I can listen to her all day

[@kokwahtan8577]

A good fine religious lady. God bless Elvis , having Mary.

[@kimmillynn2161]

I can’t believe she asked her such a personal question like how much she earned

[@sufundasamuels2313]

I know right? It's like she was trying to put her on the spot...that was none of her damn business!

[@musicartlover963]

I can believe it

[@joannemcclure3546]

I know. Mary should have said it's none of her damn business.

[@lebronshairline4768]

That's fkd up. Then called her a maid. She was a chef

[@Sally-lg1vn]

I would have told Joan Rivers to F... Off

[@billysikes1374]

You could tell Mary really loved Elvis, and he loved her

[@valleyguy633]

Well, he did give her a car and a house. I don't know if that qualifies as a pure friendship. 🤔

[@WillHoward2002]

@@valleyguy633 She got the house in 1974, she started working for him in the late 1950s. You really think all that time knowing each other they weren't good friends?

[@UC-Jf_YAvw4Apbz-SAVM3p2A]

@@valleyguy633 everyone who worked for Elvis loved him. he was kind and polite to them

[@gaylegreene]

She loved Elvis like her son 🤗

[@blacknnatural]

The whole interview was creeping toward a discussion about drugs. Mary sidestepped that like a champ.

[@tomthumb2815]

She was a treasure

[@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy]

What a classy lady. I have a feeling she knows a lot more of his darker side than she is letting on but her loyalty to him prevents her saying so.

[@myrel543]

Off course that she know....

[@aintnothingliketheoldskool]

​​@@myrel543why does it matter? And I don't think he had a darker side a lot of you just try to make it be that way at the end of the day he was a human being just like you and me and some of you would just accuse like how do you know if mary could have known?.

[@GeauxQueen]

I love watching all these videos with her. She was truly loyal to Elvis. Real love 💕

[@pocketslife8963]

She protected him to the very end as she should beautiful woman wish I could’ve met her R.I.P to them both 🙏🏾

[@u.s.n.retired1995]

Ms. Mary is a class act.

[@MsCNail-fe1sj]

She seems like a wonderful lady. Joan always did great interviews...she asked all the questions I would like to have answered.

[@jayt9234]

All the media ever really wants is to dig up dirt, that's what sells. But Mary never would have any of it. She always spoke the truth, loved Elvis and defended him till the end. That's says alot about what classy people Elvis and Mary were.

[@lbu9542]

Such a classy and dignified woman. Reminds me so much of my grand auntie who recently passed. I am glad that she took such good care of Elvis, and Elvis took care of her.

[@MarlonDGandy]

Elvis was a great man. I love hearing about how kind and genuine he was to everyone ❤️. Mary really respected Elvis, I love that about her. Ride or die friend she was.

[@adamturner8732]

Mary is a beautiful soul

[@jadearabella7335]

Elvis had a Perfect Gem in Mary she is so Beautiful inside and out.

[@sandrabutterflykisses9638]

What a sweet lady and you can tell she loved her Elvis

[@nouseforaname5378]

What a nice woman

[@gilbertikorong2636]

I never heard anyone talk bad about Elvis. Elvis was handsome in body, handsome in face, kind in heart, very good musician with a beautiful voice (in fact a genius musician) and above all very spiritual. People like Elvis are not meant to live long in this earth full of bad guys. May Elvis rest in peace and may the earth be light to him. I repeat, never heard anyone talk bad about Elvis.

[@sylvialawrence4431]

That's just the way my firstborn son was (except not musical talent) and he suddenly died at 19. Miss him much!

[@lonnaproctor9547]

@@sylvialawrence4431 I'm sorry for your loss! God bless you ,dear.

[@sylvialawrence4431]

@@lonnaproctor9547 Thank you so much, and same to you ❤

[@davidruland5519]

Ray Charles talked some bitter shit

[@ispy9189]

It was plenty bad written about him! Mostly lies..

[@cindyprimus77]

What a beautiful soul this woman had♥️

[@shadowthagreat]

Joan rivers looked amazing! I have never seen her before her surgeries.. wow.

[@haydeetorres3602]

He was a truly good man. So sad that he was stressed out so much.

[@moniqueycure1270]

Elvis was a class act, and I'll love him till the day I die

[@martin77722]

thanks for sharing this video with us here in england rest in peace to all of them

[@justshineshine1267]

Rest in heavily peace Elvis Presley 🙏

[@DanyoLions]

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[@anthonydittajr505]

❤️God bless her. Such a sweet lady.

[@karensparks2509]

Elvis loved her! As she did him! What a good woman!

[@pmcclaren1]

The epitome of SOUTHERN CHARM, GRACE AND BEAUTY. and ELVIS, The GENTLEMAN of GENTLEMEN. Ed Sullivan once told him 'Elvis, you don't have to call me "Mr Sullivan,you can call me Ed." ' Elvis said 'yes, sir, Mr Sullivan.'

[@mcroley591]

This is a very sweet lady with a wonderful heart.

[@nathueil1]

Ain't nobody better say anything bad bout Ms Jenkins, that's when Ms Bonita goes off!🤘

[@Auntkekebaby]

😆

[@davidbonillajr9959]

... I love miss Jenkins she's a good woman no wonder why Elvis bought her a home that was a no brainer!

[@neilpowell5285]

I'm sure Michael Jackson had his bodyguards and his housekeepers and cooks but nobody knows who they were. Elvis is a true legend when you know the woman who was making his beloved peanut butter and banana sandwiches.

[@dontelindsey5846]

She reminds me of my aunt. Always a class act.

[@ladyindaroom]

Mrs. Mary was Very loyal to Elvis Presley💜 RIP to King Elvis Presley and Mrs. Mary I love you both

[@darrellbaker9622]

A true black woman ❤

[@sandeedobberstine5591]

A lady in every sense of the word.

[@mcroley591]

Miss Mary Jenkins is a wonderful lady regardless of the color of her skin.

[@lovelyone1675]

@@mcroley591 why do you care??? She’s referring to her mannerism, her tone….to those of us who are black…she reminds us of our BLACK grandmothers. She does not sound like a white or Spanish grandmother…but a black one. So get over yourself.

[@mcroley591]

@@lovelyone1675 something is very wrong with you if you perceived any negatively with my comment. Your comment is blatantly racist so I can only believe you are a racist. You’re the type of person that dear Miss Mary would not want to associate with. I pray that you can move alway from your bad and intolerant attitude and develop a positive and warm hearted one.

[@GingerLauren7327]

@@lovelyone1675 I hope when you are older you sound better than what you sound like now.

[@djs2356]

Miss Mary never said one bad thing about Elvis. ... and I'm sure she could have.

[@ispy9189]

It really Was not much bad to say about Elvis except like she said he was human! My mom worked for ELVIS TOO....GOOD MAN.

[@djs2356]

@@ispy9189 .......good to know...thanks.

[@johnmirabile3535]

SHES MY FAVORITE OF ALL OF ELVIS'S EMPLOYEES! LOOK HOW HONORABLE SHE WAS! SHE COULDVE MADE MILLIONS WITH A TELL ALL BOOK, LIKE THE REST OF HIS SO/CALLED FRIENDS.....NOPE, SHE STUCK IT OUT TILL THE END! YEARS AFTER HE DIED......THEY DONT MAKE WOMEN LIKE THAT ANYMORE! YOU CAN FEEL THE LOVE AS SHE SPEAKS OF HIM.....IM SURE BY NOW SHE HAS PASSED ON, AND IS WITH ELVIS IN HEAVEN, ENJOYING P.B. AND BANANNA SANDWICHES TOGETHER...WHAT A DOLL!

[@lizi.2503]

😭💔

[@johnmirabile3535]

@@lizi.2503 she was The only stand up one! That really loved him...the rest of them put all his laundry out there......And to think? of the life they wouldve never dreamed of having without Elvis, they met and caroused with presidents and superstars, and lived with Elvis Presley, that alone? is enough....Being around gretness in its purist form...But to me this lady is just as special as Elvis......

[@marthaashley2211]

A great interview with ms .mary. god bless her 🙏 she loved ep 4 sure

[@pamelaburton958]

Good for Mary another devoted employee and friend to Elvis and his family Elvis did take care of his employees

[@whateveritwasitis]

how wonderful it must be to have so much and to be able to bless people. change their lives , their family lives. Elvis was beautiful, inside and out. unlike so many in our society today who dont pay taxes and consider the "jobs" they provide all they need to give. some have wealth that could change the world.

[@nitasheehan2704]

Elvis, I still miss you.

[@shanefraser7764]

Miss Mary had very kind words on another Doco about Elvis after his passing on how he came to her bedroom and asked to stay with her, on saying he could He smilies then faded away into Eternity ❤

[@valleycalinick9021]

She stayed loyal to him ever beat. Joan couldn’t make her turn on him! She stayed positive and answered every question quickly and calmly. I believe he loved his staff.

[@elizabethfreshour4828]

She loved Elvis. Says alot about him.

[@elvira2448]

Too bad Joan wouldn't let her talk.

[@Shay-wl4lx]

Joan was digging for dirt on Elvis. She didn't want to hear anything good about him.

[@carlalamar6193]

@@Shay-wl4lx you are so right..joan could be such a rude clown at times...trying to find the ugly on a person

[@elainemurley9509]

Thank you Mary you r a great lady

[@zminvestllc9919]

VERY CLASSY, VERY NICE LADY! I SAW HER IN MEMPHIS.

[@jackhopkins4679]

People that say he was a racist need to talk to this precious lady

[@lunastarr1925]

elvis was a very kind hearted man....bout mary a cosy home and a car

[@Freezeivy]

God Bless Elvis Presley 🙏❤️

[@no1nestandsalone387]

Great lady! Elvis took care of her and purchased a home for her!

[@jimmyharris2006]

Mary the greatest I wish I had met you in Memphis, I probably saw you on the backyard . My friend Carl pickle had a rich aunt who lived in the house on the right side of Graceland. We were 8 years old.. back then I remember seeing a white Cadillac underneath the carport in the back of the house. That was around 1963 for 1964

[@ispy9189]

Mary used the front door ...you may have saw her on the front lawn....She would often chat with Vernon and his brother Vester.

[@Chefal1969]

Mary Jenkins and Joan Rivers rest in peace. I love you both ❤️❤️❤️❤️😢😢. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🙏.

[@claudiamoreira7626]

Que bom que Elvis teve uma pessoa leal a seu lado, cuidando e respeitando sua vida!! É admirável o carinho e gratidão que ela tinha por Elvis, com certeza ele era um bom ser humano, protetor e carinhoso! Todos nós temos defeitos e qualidades, porém as qualidades de Elvis eram superiores.

[@mrdanielleebrown]

This is more of an investigation as opposed to an interview. She needed to converse instead of prosecute or cross examine.

[@kiaramcneese8501]

The fact that they said Elvis was a racist I knew was a lie because if he was why would he do all of this for his black cook this doesn't make sense I always been a fan of Elvis and always will no many how many people say that I will remain to love Elvis for the rest of my life

[@maureennewman905]

Love her X

[@jasontheflyingfarrierhays]

What a sweetheart of a lady. I’m sure The King is anxiously awaiting her in heaven. I sure could go for one of Mary’s fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches right now. Where ever you are now Mary, I hope you are well 🙏

[@ispy9189]

She is in heaven!

[@user-sg9uo9rz3k]

Woman of class and respect. Loyal. ❤️🇦🇺

[@tommyk6719]

Unfortunately it appears that Elvis was extremely depressed towards the end.

[@horaciocapanelli-soto4710]

He was exhausted. The man was squeezed as a lime for the benefit of others.

[@Myse-22m]

He wanted his wife back

[@carisowealthy]

She's a gem 💎 ✨️ 💖 😍 💕

[@selah7702]

So much love she has ❤

[@elizabethr.1127]

She was his true auntie and protector

[@terrygarcia897]

What class. God bless you. TX

[@hollielee6719]

ELVIS 😇♥️ was a GIVER 💜🤑🏘️💎🚙🚜💍💰 He bought a house 🏡 new and expensive vehicle 🚙🚜 jewelry 💍💎 for his chef name Mary Jenkins 🤩 and her family and and he spent time with her too. Elvis 😇💖 also bought vehicles 🚜 jewelry 💍💎 and other things for his other cooks.

[@riod7559]

Beautiful lady

[@N7Sound]

So Elvis wasn't that racist as Quincy Jones tried to portrait him. 🤭

[@rosilenesousa361]

@Sky Mile Elvis never said racist things! People like Steve Allen that didn't even like Elvis told this once. EVERYBODY that knew Elvis told exactly the opposite. Elvis was a friend of Mr. Sam Bell (when he was a child). When he was young he raised founds for housing in black communities and he always praised black musicians and black people. He was a friend of James Brown, Jack Wilson, B.B. King. Sammy Davies Jr., Ali, Jim Brown.

[@ispy9189]

@Sky Mile he never said those things...it was proven later by a black magazine that most likely a angry racist white person said that because they hated Elvis singing black music and dressing and dancing similar to black people.....they called it the devil music.

[@Theblackbumblebee]

I get so tired of race issues, Elvis didn't have a ugly bone in is body. They said he was sweetest man.

[@rosilenesousa361]

@@Theblackbumblebee Yes!

[@ispy9189]

@@Theblackbumblebee my mom as l said worked for Elvis until his death. You have to just deal with it......racism will always be an issue. Elvis wasn't a racist... But in everyone is some kind of prejudices. That is just a fact.

[@shawna7227]

I heard her when she said “that’s what they said.” We are more knowledgeable now knowing what the media says it is may not be what it is.

[@Jesskit]

I can’t find this book anywhere. I want it desperately. I’ve always wondered what people like her had to say about him, being so close to him. She seems genuine, I’d love to read her book.

[@jayviviano109]

I was fortunate to get a copy decades ago for maybe only $20. But it's been out of print for years now, so copies are hard to come by. And no publisher wants to pick it up. I've seen people say the only ones they can find are used for like $100 and even $200. I understand why, but at same time makes me bit sad & angry. Mary would not want people charging those crazy prices for her book. She fought off publishers for years, because of ethics. She wanted nothing to do with them. Mary was special. Frustrating it's not really available for others to easily purchase still. Is a wonderful book.

[@Jesskit]

@@jayviviano109 oh that’s unfortunate. She really was a true gem. I hope I get my hands on this book one day. Thank you for sharing

[@isaach6791]

THANK U SO MUCH

[@zeusgyd422]

Always liked Joan, but she is all over the place with this...not really cut out to be an interviewer.

[@djml6597]

Mary and Elvis where close like his 2nd mum...u can tell he loved her✨️🥰💜

[@mrsg.9224]

I have her book lovely Woman.

[@AnAdorableWombat]

Elvis treated her so good!