Paris Jackson was only a child when she stood before millions at her father’s funeral, her voice breaking as she paid tribute to the man she adored. “Daddy was the best father you could ever imagine,” she said, her words echoing the love of a daughter who had lost her hero.
In the years that followed, Paris and her brothers were thrust into a world that had once respected their father’s privacy. Suddenly, every move they made was watched. Raised by their grandmother, Katherine Jackson, Paris eventually found solace in her father’s studio—a place she turned into her own creative haven.
Now, at 23, Paris is making waves in music and fashion. In a heartfelt interview with Naomi Campbell, she reflected on her journey—her debut album, Wilted, a deeply personal indie-folk project about love and loss, and her rise in modeling, despite battling self-doubt. “When I’m modeling, I forget about my insecurities,” she admitted. “I just focus on the moment.”
Michael Jackson’s influence is undeniable in her life. He made sure his children saw the world beyond luxury. “We traveled everywhere,” Paris shared. “He wanted us to understand real life.” And though they grew up in privilege, nothing was handed to them. “If we wanted toys, we had to read books first,” she said with a laugh.
But adolescence wasn’t kind. Paris struggled with her identity, making choices she now regrets. “I tried to grow up too fast,” she confessed. Yet, through it all, she’s emerged stronger—a talented musician, a sought-after model, and a woman unafraid to honor her father’s memory while forging her own path.
Michael’s absence still lingers. “I’ve lost the most important thing,” she said. “So nothing else can break me.”
And true to her word, Paris Jackson isn’t just surviving—she’s thriving.
