Who is new Elvis star Austin Butler? Jamie Lynn Spears link, famous ex and tragic loss
Elvis Presley in a new biopic about the star.The 30 year old Hollywood actor is already receiving praise for his portrayal of the King Of Rock 'n' Roll - but who is Austin Butler?While he may have risen to global fame in Baz Luhrman's critically acclaimed biopic, Austin has been a familiar face on our TV screens for many years.READ NEXT: Where are the 80s action heroes now – antisemitism row, affair and hunting backlashThe actor has also led a very interesting life, including links to huge music stars including Miley Cyrus and dating a famous actress.As Elvis lands in cinemas today (June 24, 2022), Daily Star takes a closer look at Austin Butler's life.Austin Butler was born on August 17, 1991 in Anaheim, California to parents Lori Anne and David Butler - who the actor has since revealed split up when he was two years old.He's not the only famous star in his family too, as it is reported that his sister also appeared as a background artist in Ned's Declassified School Guide - in which Austin also starred.Speaking to Vogue Magazine, he recalled that his mother would often take him and his sister to the nearby Disneyland Theme Park when he was younger, and described his mum as his "best friend."However in 2014, Austin's mum Lori died of cancer - with the actor revealing that Elvis had also lost his mother at the same age, and that he felt a connection with the music star because of this.Speaking about this connection on American programme Today with Hoda & Jenna, Austin said: "When I learned about his mom — and then knowing that we were the exact same age — that just hit me."It was just one of those things where you know the stars are aligning and that just became the most personal thing."Although Austin Butler has risen
