Michael Jackson left the world mourning for his death back in 2009. Ironically, the King of Pop passed away while preparing for his major comeback after ten years of absence from the stage. In addition to a long-lasting legacy and ten chart-topping albums in his discography, Jackson also left three kids behind: Prince, Paris, and Bigi.

That said, it's been 12 years since the powerhouse singer passed, and his kids have ventured into many things. Paris, for example, has joined the list of A-list models, while Bigi has been enjoying quite some time outside the spotlight. To sum it up, here's an update of all Michael Jackson's kids.

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9 Michael Joseph 'Prince' Jackson Jr Made His Foray Into Entertainment In 2013

Prince was only 12 at the time of his father's death. Following the sudden passing, he came under the legal guardianship of his grandmother, Katherine. Fast forward to 2013, he made his debut foray into the entertainment industry, serving as a guest correspondent for Entertainment Tonight. However, in an interview with Los Angeles Times, he also admitted that he still couldn't follow his father's footsteps in dancing and singing.

8 Paris Jackson Signed A Modeling Contract In 2017

Perhaps Paris Jackson is the most well-known child of the three, having amassed millions of followers on social media up to this writing. Back in 2017, Paris inked a deal with IMG Models, the home of A-list "it girls" like Hailey Baldwin, Ashley Graham, Gigi, and Bella Hadid, and more.

7 Prince Michael 'Bigi' Jackson II Tried To Distance Himself From The Nickname His Father Gave Him

Bigi, also known as Blanket, was born as Prince Jackson and is the third and the youngest child of the late pop legend. He was only seven when Jackson passed away in 2009. Blanket itself is a nickname that the public has somewhat given to him due to being covered in a blanket during many public appearances back then. However, due to excessive and constant bullying from his peers, he decided to change his name legally into Bigi Jackson back in 2015.

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6 An Avid Fan Of Motorcycling, Prince Joined YouTube To Share His Riding Adventures

In 2019, fresh off the boat after graduating from Loyola Marymount University's school of business with a cum laude degree, Prince launched a YouTube channel dedicated to things he's interested in the most: film discussion. In fact, it's not the only channel he's been running, as he's been actively vlogging on his motorbike channel for his 24k million subscribers.

5 Paris Made Her Foray Into Music Last Year

Despite not being fully invested in music, Paris made her foray into his father's world last year by releasing her debut album, Wilted. Released under the Republic Records banner, Wilted celebrates profound personal and candid stories through top-notch storytelling under an alt-rock and folk fuse. Paris tapped the likes of Andy Hull to master and produce the album.

4 Bigi Has Been Living Out Of The Spotlight For Some Time'

Unlike his two other siblings, Bigi has opted to live quietly outside the spotlight. He doesn't even have a public social media account for fans to interact with, except for the joint YouTube channel with his brother Prince.

"Right now, it's just me, my brother (Bigi), and my cousin Taj, one camera in a room in our house, and we're really focused on reviewing movies and current movies as they come out," Prince opened up to FOX Soul about working with Bigi.

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3 Prince Broke His Silence About His Famous Dad

During the same interview, Prince also opened about the memories of his late father, and how he began to understand his father's stardom status.

"It's really more like there was little seeds, as I was growing up and getting older, and I saw that people would follow us around, people would just want to reach out and touch my dad," he recalled. "I asked my dad I'm like, 'Why were they fainting? I see you every day and I don't faint.'"

2 Paris Made Her 'American Horror Story' Debut This Year

This year, Paris elevated her acting career and added one more title to her impressive portfolio. She starred in the American Horror Story spin-off as mean girl Maya alongside Sierra McCormick, playing Maya's love interest.

"So when I read the script the first time, I was honestly pretty horrified at how cruel and just evil and vindictive the character is," she told The Wrap. "They'd call cut and I'd be like, 'I'm so sorry. I promised I don't hate you' to Sierra. And she's like, 'It's fine, it's fine.'"

1 Bigi Purchased A $2.26 Million Home Last Year

Not only did he turn 18 last year, but Bigi also purchased a Calabasas' home worth over $2 million. The property's area clocks at 6,382 square feet inside a well-gated community, perfect for Bigi who prefers life outside the spotlight. The estate features six bedrooms and is full of elegant details along with a private brick pool and spa in the backyard.

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