After tying the knot to Elvis Presley’s granddaughter Riley Keough earlier this week, stuntman Ben Smith-Peterson is certainly celebrating.
But it’s not just the Australian’s personal life which is a success, having grown up in the small NSW beach town of Byron Bay and going on to feature in some big name Hollywood flicks.
Performing miraculous stunts leaving viewers amazed, the dark-haired stud has worked his magic in The Great Gatsby in 2012 and also starred in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.
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Celebrity couple: After tying the knot to Elvis Presley’s granddaughter Riley Keough earlier this week, stuntman Ben Smith-Peterson is certainly celebrating
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Big star: It’s not just the Australian’s personal life which is a success, having grown up in small NSW beach town of Byron Bay and going on to feature in some big name Hollywood flicks
He has also leant his stunt talents to The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug and The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies in 2013 and 2014 respectively.
When Ben arrived on set of Mad Max: Fury Road in 2012 in Namibia, it seems the rising star was in for some work and pleasure.
It was there he met Presley’s granddaughter Riley who was starring in the flick as Capable alongside big names Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy.
Having developed a relationship since then, the pair have also continued working together.
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Stuntman: Combining his passion for music and action, he recorded a song and music video in 2013 titled Sandpaper.
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In action: The entertainer was seen performing a stunt in that very video, as well as singing the lyrics
While Riley is currently filming new flick Dixieland, her Australian beau Ben is actually the stunt coordinator on set of the indie crime drama.
Proving his talents match those of his actress and singer girlfriend, Ben has extended his portfolio in showbiz.
He acted in short film Brawl last year, as well as action flick Agent E7685 in 2012.
Combining his passion for music and action, he recorded a song and music video in 2013 titled Sandpaper.
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Love at first sight? The couple met on the set of Mad Max: Fury Road in 2012 in Namibia
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Big projects: Ben has worked as a stuntman in The Hunger Games and The Hobbit films as well as The Great Gatsby
Sharing the almost three-minute clip on his Facebook page, Ben introduced himself and his project to fans.
‘My name is Ben, I’m a stunt man & I made a song…There are many more to come.
‘A few months back I got together with my good friend Murry Burns & we recorded Sandpaper just for fun. Then my Radical mates the Van Vuuren Bros made this clip for me. Both were self funded, with nearly all the crew working for nothing other than LOVE.I could never thank them enough, but still…Thank you guys, you truley are the best.Im currently recording an LP with Murry, totally independently (sic).’
Earlier this week UsWeekly reported that Riley and Ben had tied the knot in the romantic setting of Napa Valley’s vineyards in California on Wednesday.
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Newlyweds: Earlier this week UsWeekly reported that Riley and Ben had tied the knot in the romantic setting of Napa Valley’s vineyards in California on Wednesday
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The rock: Keough showed off the diamond engagement ring Ben gave her in this Facebook photo shared in August; his caption read, ‘This happened’
The guests included Kristen Stewart, Zoe Kravitz, Cara Delevingne, the bride’s Mad Max: Fury Road costars Abbey Lee and Courtney Eaton, and Keough’s ex-boyfriend Tobias Jesso Jr.
Riley’s mother is singer Lisa Marie Presley, 47, who was married to Michael Jackson from 1994 to 1996.
In August, Ben confirmed the couple were engaged.
‘So that happened,’ he captioned a Facebook photo of her diamond engagement ring.
‘So happy for them. They joked about having a dog baby together now and how it was just a matter of time until they made it official,’ a source told UsWeekly several months ago.
‘They’re very serious,’ a second insider added. ‘They’re perfect for each other. Great people.’
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Keeping close: While Riley is currently filming new flick Dixieland, her Australian beau Ben is actually the stunt coordinator on set of the indie crime drama
