The 26-year-old model and musician is the middle child of the ‘Thriller’ singer, with an older brother named Prince and a younger brother named Bigi.
As the daughter of the ‘King of Pop,’ Paris has been in the spotlight from a young age and has faced numerous public challenges over the years.
Paris has disclosed that her father’s constant attention from the paparazzi contributed to her developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
According to the Mayo Clinic, PTSD is a mental health condition that arises from experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event.
On an episode of Red Table Talk, Paris revealed, “I experience audio hallucinations, sometimes hearing camera clicks, and I deal with severe paranoia.
I’ve been in therapy for various issues, and this is one of them.”
She also mentioned that she has been undergoing eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for her PTSD, describing it as “very effective.”
Jackson’s daughter has been candid about her coming out experience, sharing that she prefers not to label her s3xuality.
She shared, “I wouldn’t consider myself bis3xual because I’ve dated people beyond just men and women.”
Although Paris has been open about her s3xuality, she notes that discussing it with her ‘religious’ family has been challenging, though her brothers have been supportive.
She explained to Willow Smith on Red Table Talk, “My family is very religious, and h0mos3xuality is quite tab00, so we don’t talk about it, and it’s not really accepted.”
“I’ve reached a point where I respect and love them. I honor their beliefs and their religion.
I realize that expecting them to set aside their culture and faith is unrealistic and can lead to resentment. What others think of me isn’t my concern.”
Like her father, Paris has also pursued a music career, releasing an album titled Wilted in 2020.
She shared with L’Officiel Italia, “Music is as essential to me as the air I breathe.
It’s about awareness, creating something greater than myself, and expressing and externalizing my inner feelings.”
Jackson gained fame as a member of The Jackson 5 with his siblings and went on to become one of the most successful solo artists in history.
Although he had fair skin later in life, the ‘Billie Jean’ singer was African-American and had a darker complexion when he first rose to fame.
Reports indicate that he had vitiligo, a chronic condition marked by depigmented white patches on the skin, according to the NHS.
This condition is what led to Jackson’s skin lightening over time.
Before his death, Jackson had a rare conversation with talk show host Oprah Winfrey, during which he openly discussed his skin condition and expressed pride in his African-American heritage.
He declared, “I’m a Black American. I am proud to be a Black American. I am proud of my race, and I am proud of who I am. I have a lot of pride and dignity in who I am.”
He explained, “This is the situation: I have a skin disorder that affects the pigmentation of my skin. It’s something I can’t control, okay?”
He added, “But when people spread stories that I don’t want to be who I am, it hurts me. It’s a problem I can’t control.”
Considering Jackson’s African-American heritage, Paris has recently explained why she identifies as a Black woman.
She recalled to Rolling Stone, “[Michael] would look me in the eyes, point his finger at me, and say, ‘You’re Black. Be proud of your roots.’”
She said, “And I’d think, ‘OK, he’s my dad; why would he lie to me?’ So I just believed what he told me. As far as I know, he’s never lied to me.”
Addressing her lighter skin tone, Paris mentioned that many people assume she’s white and that she’s “from Finland or something.”
She would mention that other mixed-race individuals resemble her, including Wentworth Miller from “Prison Break,” who has a Black father and a white mother.
Following these remarks, Paris has faced backlash, with talk show host Wendy Williams even calling her comments ‘cute’.
“I understand she identifies as Black, but I’m speaking about appearances. Black isn’t just about what you call yourself; it’s what the cops see when they’ve got steel pressed against your neck on the turnpike,” she said.
“It’s about how they see you. But that’s cute, and good for her.”
