Austin Butler walked the red carpet at the 28th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards on Sunday, days after the tragic death of Elvis’s daughter, Lisa Marie Presley.
Butler was nominated in the Best Actor category for his outstanding performance in the 2022 Elvis Presley biopic, Elvis.
Butler, 31, who won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of the King of Rock and Roll in the biopic, joined him. Elvis Director Baz Luhrmann.
For the star-studded event, Butler stepped out dressed entirely in black, including a multi-button undone shirt, under a black jacket.
Luhrmann also opted for a classic black tuxedo with a black trench coat and white shirt. The duo posed for Kathryn Martin, who is nominated for both costume design and production design on Elvis.
Elvis was also nominated for Best Editing and Best Hair and Makeup for the Critics’ Choice Awards.
Lisa Marie and her mother, Priscilla, were in the audience Tuesday at the 80th annual Golden Globe Awards.
Lisa Marie, who has passed away at the age of 54, was seen applauding Butler after he won the Best Actor award. Butler used his acceptance speech to thank Lisa Marie and Priscilla, who babysat for his sister, Ashley.
Thank you for opening your hearts, your memories and your home to me. Lisa Marie, Priscilla, I love you forever,” she said.
Butler mourned the loss of Elvis’ only daughter on Thursday and penned a moving tribute saying he was “utterly heartbroken” for his children and mother after the “tragic and unexpected loss.”
