As he gave hisacceptance speech, Lisa Marie Presley sat in the audience.

Now, as the accolades continue to roll in for the relative newcomer, circumstances have changed.

Austin Butler channeled and embodied my fathers heart and soul beautifully.

Austin Butler Oscar Nomination

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In my humble opinion, his performance is unprecedented and FINALLY done accurately and respectfully, she wrote.

There were so many pitfalls and so I just was focusing on one step at a time.

And really the thing for me was just honoring the life of this man and his family.

And especially with Lisa Marie not being here with us.

I just wish she was here to celebrate today with us.

Ill really cherish that for the rest of my life.