Paris Jackson and her brothers Prince and Bigi (f.k.a. Blanket) grew up subjected to the harsh media spotlight, pretty much 24/7. Michael Jackson's weird-world walled Neverland Ranch was home. Prince is the sensible one. Bigi is the reclusive weird one. And Paris? She's had her wild-child phase, her troubled rich kid phase, her defiant phase, and now (finally) at 21 her I've (sort of) arrived phase.
She models. She has her own band. She is loved up and very close to her brother Prince. She has a good relationship with her mother Debbie Rowe. Paris is a smart cookie with a strong social media presence and a good sense of what to post to attract likes and followers. After all, she is Michael Jackson's daughter and has inherited some of his flair and flamboyance.
Here are 15 facts about Paris Jackson that have recently come to light. She seems to have come into her own. Maybe.
15 She Considers Herself Black
Despite all the debate over whether Michael Jackson was her biological father, Paris is outspoken on the point. He is absolutely her true father. In spite of the infamy that has surrounded the dead singer, she is proud of that fact. And she has gone public saying that she considers herself black.
14 She's Got 3.5 Million Followers On Instagram
Paris is active on Twitter, Facebook, and, most importantly on Instagram. She has 3.5 million followers and posts regularly. Her headline? "Musician. Lightworker. Treehugger Activist. Give Peace a Chance." Very tellingly, "lightworkers" see it as their mission to heal the world and connect to humankind. She is very much on a mission these days.
13 She's (Sort Of) A Feminist
Paris a feminist? Well, sort of. Her re-post shows that she very much believes in internal feminine beauty. Forget external beauty she says. It's what's inside that matters. Hardly a traditional feminist, she nonetheless believes that women should be judged by what they do, their abilities, and not by their appearance. Cool and a little defiant. Typical Paris.
12 She's Signed With IMG Models
It's official. Paris is a bona fide model. Maybe she's not a supermodel (yet), but in 2017 she signed with prestigious IMG Models. Heck, she's been on the cover of Harper's Bizarre and Vogue. Her cover work, in line with her views on the feminine appearance, is slightly androgynous and definitely edgy. In other words, bang up to date in the modeling world.
11 That Eiffel Tower Photoshoot
Not long after she signed with IMG Models, Paris proved her talents, personality, and vibrancy in a retro photoshoot at the Eiffel Tower in Paris. She was channeling a 1940s vibe and surrounded by G.I. Joe types in uniform. In stark contrast to her cover work, her stunning performance showed enthusiasm in spades. It was stunning.
10 She And Her Brother Prince Are Closer Than Close
Prince and Paris spent a lot of time together as children, isolated as they were inside the walls of Neverland Ranch. Their mother Debbie Rowe was usually nowhere to be seen and the Jackson children had a cadre of nannies. And they went through the tragedy of Michael Jackson's death from an overdose in 2009. The result? The two are a close, loving, and supportive pair.
9 She's Defended Smoking Pot On Social Media
Okay, admittedly she emphasized the medicinal use of pot in her post, but certain pictures of Paris "indulging" herself have emerged. Peace and free love, man. But what about her teen years? She has been honest with Rolling Stone, saying that some of her tattoos hide her track marks. She has also said that, like her father, she has suffered from depression. Finally, a therapeutic school turned the troubled teen around.
8 She And Mom Debbie Rowe Are Tight
The story of how Michael Jackson snatched Paris, placenta and all, from Debbie Rowe shortly after the child's birth is the stuff of legend. She didn't even know who her mother was until she plucked up the courage to ask her father. These days? The two are tight, with Paris supporting her mother through a breast cancer scare and mom rolling up to hear her daughter's band play.
7 She Sometimes Goes AWOL From Social Media
Any celebrity knows the benefits of social media. It is a direct connection with fans, a potential money-making opportunity, and a way of getting your name splashed all over the Internet. Then there are the trolls, those nasty creatures who diss, insult, sometimes use foul language. Paris has said that she has taken breaks from social media because, quite frankly, it sometimes just gets to be too much.
6 She's A Tree Hugging Environmentalist
In many ways, Paris Jackson is like a throwback to the hippie era of the 1960s. She's a Lightworker, into communing and healing. She wants to give peace a chance. And, as importantly, she embraces environmentalism in a "communing with the universe" kind of way. Oh yes, let's don't forget feminism.
5 She's Best Buds With Scott Disick's Squeeze Sofia Richie
Model Sofia Richie, singer Lionel Richie's little girl, is all over the place these days. She's loved up with Kourtney Kardashian's ex, Scott Disick. She bares it all, almost, to make a point. And she is reported BFF with Paris Jackson. But what about the Daily Mail report of the two holding hands. Reportedly, the two are very "close".
4 She's Got Her Own Band
OK. The reviews for the folksy duo of Paris Jackson and Gabriel Glenn are what might be called "mixed", but we have to get her credit for guts. True to form, Paris channels a hippie vibe as she "sings" earthy lyrics. The Soundflowers have done quite a few gigs, including charity events and a gig in Paris. And her family, including 89-year-old grandma Katherine Jackson, are there to cheer her on.
3 Her Boyfriend Is In Her Band
Gabriel Glenn is the other half of the duo that makes up the Soundflowers. Coverage of their gigs includes as many pictures of the two packing on the PDA as of the two performing. At first, they denied the romance. But it just became too obvious to deny any longer. The men in Paris's life have not always been good 'ems. Gabriel seems all right.
2 Before Him, She Dated Model Cara Delevingne
In 2018, supermodel Cara Delvingne and Paris were a cute "It" couple, openly sharing PDA and snogs on streets all over the world. Attempts were made to dub it a "flirty friendship". Do we believe that? Then it ended. Some said the Jackson family had put its foot down and brought an end to whatever it was.
1 Leaving Neverland And Suicide Attempts
Paris opened up to Rolling Stone, admitting suicide attempts beginning at the age of 15. Depression plagued her in the wake of her father's death. She had a tough few years. Reports of another suicide attempt in 2019 in the wake of the documentary Leaving Neverland were denied by Paris. The tell-all film accused Michael Jackson of child abuse.