Paris Jackson Reflects on Life, Love, and Growing Up as Michael Jackson’s Daughter
At just 11 years old, Paris Jackson stood before millions of mourners and delivered a tearful farewell to her father, Michael Jackson. “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,” she said with trembling voice. Those words, spoken at his 2009 memorial, captured the depth of her loss and became one of the most emotional moments of that day.
The death of the King of Pop was devastating for his daughter and her brothers. Overnight, their world changed. While Michael had spent years fiercely protecting his children from the public eye, the media suddenly turned its gaze toward them. The privacy he had guarded so carefully was gone, and the spotlight followed Paris wherever she went.
After her father’s passing, legal guardianship of Michael’s three children was granted to his mother, Katherine Jackson. Paris remained in her grandmother’s care throughout her teenage years, staying at the family estate. When she turned 19, she made a symbolic move into her father’s private studio on the property, converting the space into her own living quarters—part sanctuary, part tribute.
Now an adult forging her own path, Paris has spoken openly about her unique upbringing and her pursuit of independence. In an intimate YouTube interview with supermodel Naomi Campbell, she reflected on her career in fashion and music, as well as the values instilled in her by her father. At 23, she was preparing to release her own album, stepping into the world of creativity while honoring the legacy that shaped her.
Though the shadow of her father’s fame will always be part of her story, Paris Jackson is determined to write her own chapter—one that balances reverence for the past with courage for the future.