Fans were left astonished as they found it challenging to recognize Michael Jackson’s youngest son, formerly known as Blanket, now that he has grown up.
At 21 years old, Blanket, the youngest of the late singer’s three children, joins his siblings, 26-year-old Prince and 25-year-old Paris, completing the trio.
Following Michael’s passing at the age of 50 in June 2009, Blanket has mostly stayed out of the limelight, even more so than his older siblings.
Fans were thrilled to catch a glimpse of the young man in his current appearance, and they were amazed by the noticeable transformation in his looks.
Fans watched Blanket and his siblings’ childhood with dad Michael. Credit: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic/Getty Images
Blanket, now known as Bigi, made his debut in August of last year when he joined Prince in Las Vegas to commemorate what would have been Michael’s 65th birthday.
The siblings made a rare appearance at the renowned Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, the very venue that hosts the spectacular Michael Jackson ONE show by Cirque du Soleil.
The brothers were present to engage with fans of the late King of Pop, and a devoted fan went so far as to present them with a photo of Michael, adorned with an angelic motif.
Blanket "Bigi" Jackson and Prince Jackson came together to remember their late father, Michael Jackson, on what would have been his 65th birthday birthday. https://t.co/28a7EeMZjZ
— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) August 30, 2023
Unveiled for the first time in February 2013, the Michael Jackson ONE show celebrated its 10th-anniversary residency in Vegas last year.
Michael’s friend and choreographer, Jamie King, shared via PEOPLE, “Everything [Jackson] does is with a childlike heart. For Michael, every day was fresh, every day was new, every day had to be bigger and better than the last one.”
Bigi was captured in photographs last October while attending the annual Thriller Night Halloween Party, hosted by his brother Prince at the Jackson family home in Encino, California. However, he didn’t seem to be in costume, whereas Prince rocked a Mario outfit.
Bigi (right) was seen at a Halloween party hosted by his brother Prince (left) in October. Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Bigi has rarely been seen in public throughout the years. However, in a past interview with People, a former bodyguard of the ‘Man in the Mirror’ singer portrayed Michael’s kids as “polite and well-behaved.” This sentiment was echoed by Michael’s publicist, who emphasized that the children were always Michael’s top priority.
Paris, who was only 11 years old during Michael’s funeral in 2009, represented his children by expressing, “Since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine. And I just want to say that I love him so much.”
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— MJInfos (@mjinfos) January 24, 2024
O curta-metragem "Rochelles" dirigido e escrito por Bigi Jackson, caçula de Michael Jackson, estreará no Festival de Cinema de Santa Monica, em 3 de fevereiro pic.twitter.com/2iF0tx5sYl
Although Bigi tends to stay away from the spotlight, he has been dedicating his time to pursuing a career as a producer and director. His short film, “Rochelles,” is set to be released in 2024.
