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.”
