Michael Jacksonâs Daughter Breaks Her Silence: âMy Dad Used toâŚâ
For years, Paris Jackson has remained largely private about her father, the legendary King of Pop, Michael Jackson. But in a recent emotional interview, Paris opened up in a rare moment of vulnerability, offering fans a glimpse into the deeply personal side of her iconic father that few ever got to see.
âMy dad used to wake us up with music blasting through the house,â she recalled with a soft smile. âIt didnât matter what day it wasâMonday, Saturday, holidaysâhe believed every morning was a gift, and he wanted us to feel it. Stevie Wonder, James Brown, classical music… heâd dance down the hallway like it was a stage.â
Itâs an image thatâs both heartwarming and nostalgic. For many, Michael Jackson is remembered as the worldâs most electrifying performer, a global superstar who transformed the music industry. But to Paris, he was simply âDadââa loving, whimsical, and protective father who made even the ordinary feel magical.
Now 26, Paris Jackson has forged her own identity as a model, actress, and musician. But the shadow of her father’s fame has always loomed large. In her interview, she admitted it hasnât been easy.
âIâve dealt with a lot of pressure growing up,â she said. âEveryone had an opinion about who I should be. But the truth is, my dad never wanted us to feel that pressure. He used to say, âYou donât owe the world anything. You owe it to yourself to be happy and honest.ââ
She paused, then added, âThat stuck with me more than anything.â
The emotional weight of her fatherâs legacy has often come with intense public scrutiny. From tabloid rumors to conspiracy theories, Paris has weathered it all with grace. But she says her father prepared her for this, in his own gentle way.
âHe taught me not to judge people based on what the world says. He said, âThey donât know your heart. They donât know your truth.ââ
Paris revealed that Michael instilled in her and her brothers the importance of kindness and empathy. âHe used to take us to visit hospitals and orphanagesâwithout the cameras, without any press. It wasnât about image. He genuinely cared.â
Despite his fame, Michael Jackson worked hard to give his children as normal a childhood as possible. Paris recalls spending afternoons playing in the backyard, movie nights with popcorn, and learning about different cultures and philosophies from the books he read with them.
âHe was incredibly intelligent,â Paris said. âHe didnât just want us to see the worldâhe wanted us to understand it.â
But the loss of her father at just 11 years old left a profound hole in her heart. âI still miss him every day,â she admitted quietly. âThere are moments when I hear his voice in my headâreminding me to stay strong, to keep going.â
Her recent decision to speak out wasnât about fame or headlinesâit was about healing.
âI think Iâm finally at a place where I can talk about him without breaking,â she shared. âHe wasnât perfectâno one isâbut he loved deeply. And I want people to know that.â
In her music, her activism, and the quiet way she carries herself, Paris continues to honor her fatherâs legacyânot as the King of Pop, but as the man who loved to laugh, dance barefoot in the kitchen, and remind his children every day that they were loved.
As she put it: âThe world saw him as a legend. I saw him as my hero.â