9. Elvis Presley & Joan Bradshaw
Here’s a question for you: WOULD IT BE A COSTUME IF Elvis Presley was dressed as the King of Rock and Roll and wielded the Sceptre of Truth? It’s unlikely, given that the King opted to attend this masquerade-themed banquet, which was hosted by the clothier Sy Devore in 1957. That’s a little strange, considering that everyone else at the party dressed up.
The actress and beauty contest winner Joan Bradshaw is standing next to Presley, who is said to have received a career boost as a result of his appearance at the party with him. Before you start wondering, “Where has Priscilla gone?” Just keep in mind that this was more than a year before he met her, and less than five months before he was inducted into the United States Army (US Army).