Elvis Presley, known for his charm and charisma, had a reputation for having relationships with some of his co-stars, but there were a few notable actresses he didn't get involved with, despite having strong chemistry on-screen. Here are a few of the co-stars Elvis Presley didn’t get his hands on, and the reasons behind it:
Elvis and Natalie Wood starred together in the 1961 film *Blue Hawaii*. The two had significant on-screen chemistry, but despite the rumors of a potential romance, Elvis never pursued a relationship with Wood. One of the main reasons was that Natalie Wood was already in a committed relationship with actor Robert Wagner, whom she later married. Elvis, while often known for his romantic liaisons, respected her relationship and didn't push further.
### 2. **Jill St. John**
Jill St. John was one of Elvis's co-stars in the 1965 film *The Vegas Years*. While they were reportedly attracted to each other, their relationship never progressed beyond a professional working relationship. St. John later revealed that Elvis was very much the "ladies’ man" but was also very shy in his personal life, especially around women who didn’t immediately reciprocate his advances. In this case, it seems like the attraction wasn't mutual, and St. John did not engage with him romantically.
### 3. **Ann-Margret**
Although Elvis Presley had a very famous romance with actress Ann-Margret, their relationship was somewhat different from the others. While they had undeniable chemistry during the filming of *Viva Las Vegas* (1964), they didn't have a long-lasting romantic relationship. Ann-Margret, unlike many of Elvis's other co-stars, wasn't someone he tried to "get his hands on" in a casual way. Their relationship was deep, but complicated, with both feeling an intense bond, though Elvis was still dealing with his on-again, off-again relationship with Priscilla Presley.
### 4. **Mary Tyler Moore**
Elvis starred alongside Mary Tyler Moore in the 1968 film *Change of Habit*. Despite their chemistry on-screen, Moore later revealed that Elvis never made any advances toward her. In her memoir, Moore described him as a gentleman and stated that she admired his professionalism and personal integrity. Elvis was apparently respectful of her and never crossed the line in their relationship, which made their time on set easy and comfortable.
### 5. **Barbara Eden**
Barbara Eden, famous for her role in *I Dream of Jeannie*, worked with Elvis on the 1965 film *Harum Scarum*. There were rumors that Eden and Presley were attracted to each other, but they never pursued a romantic relationship. Eden later confirmed that although there was mutual admiration, Presley’s respect for her marriage and her own boundaries kept the relationship strictly professional.
### Why Didn’t Elvis Pursue These Co-Stars?
1. **Respect for Existing Relationships**: Many of these actresses were already in relationships or married at the time, and Elvis, despite his charm, respected their boundaries.
2. **Personal Boundaries**: Some of these actresses had a strong sense of professionalism and did not entertain romantic advances on set, which Elvis respected.
3. **His Relationship with Priscilla Presley**: During many of his film collaborations, Elvis was either involved with or married to Priscilla Presley, which kept him from pursuing relationships with other actresses.
4. **Genuine Affection**: In some cases, Elvis may have genuinely cared for his co-stars but chose not to engage in romantic relationships out of respect for the women and the dynamics of their relationships.
Despite his reputation as a ladies' man, Elvis Presley didn't always pursue every potential romance, respecting personal boundaries, existing relationships, and the chemistry between him and his co-stars.