“Ever since I was born, daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine. And I just wanted to say I love him so much.” These were the words then 11-year-old Paris Jackson uttered at the funeral of the person who meant the whole world to her, her father.
Losing a father at that age is heartbreaking. For Paris and her brothers, it meant that now all eyes were on them. All of a sudden, every magazine wanted to have a piece of Michael Jackson through them, and they received incredible media attention. Michael cared for their privacy a great deal, and now, they found themselves under the spotlight.
As a musician, model, and actress, Paris says she’s worked to build an identity separate from her father’s fame, even while honoring the impact he had on her artistic instincts. She credits Michael with teaching her creativity, discipline, and the importance of emotional honesty, but has also acknowledged the challenge of growing up under constant public scrutiny.
While she remains proud of Michael Jackson’s legacy, Paris has made it clear that her focus is on carving her own path, learning from his influence without being defined by it. For her, success means personal growth, creative freedom, and staying true to who she is.
