Paris Jackson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Paris Jackson
Jackson in 2021
Born	Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson (1998-04-03) April 3, 1998 (age 27) Beverly Hills, California U.S.
Occupation	Model actress singer
Years active	2010–present
Partner(s)	Justin Long (2022–present; engaged)
Parents	Michael Jackson (father) Debbie Rowe (mother)
Family	Jackson
Modeling information
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Hair color	Brown
Eye color	Green
Agency	IMG Models (New York, Paris, Milan, London, Sydney)

Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson (born April 3, 1998) is an American model, actress, and singer. She is the only daughter of famous singer Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe. In 2020, Paris signed a music deal with Republic Records. Her first album, Wilted, came out that same year.

About Paris Jackson's Life

Early Life and Family (1998–2009)

Paris, Michael Jr (Prince) and Prince Michael II (Blanket) with their father Michael Jackson in 2006.

Paris Jackson was born on April 3, 1998, in Beverly Hills, California. She was named Paris because her father, Michael Jackson, and his sister La Toya had a promise with their friend Kathy Hilton to name a daughter Paris. She is the middle child and only daughter of Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe.

Paris has an older brother named Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr. ("Prince"). She also has a younger half-brother named Prince Michael Jackson II ("Bigi"). Paris was raised by her father after her parents divorced in 2000. Her godparents are actress Elizabeth Taylor and actor Macaulay Culkin. When she was a child, Paris and her brothers often wore masks in public. This was to help keep their faces private from the media.

Paris's father, Michael Jackson, sadly passed away on June 25, 2009. After his death, Paris and her brothers went to live with their grandmother, Katherine Jackson. They also lived with their cousin, Tito Joe Jackson ("TJ"). At her father's memorial service, 11-year-old Paris spoke about how much she loved him.

Starting Her Career (2010–2018)

In 2010, Paris and her brothers spoke with Oprah Winfrey about their lives after their father's death. Paris and her brother Prince also accepted a special award for their father at the 2010 Grammy Awards. Paris went to the Buckley School, a private school in Sherman Oaks. There, she played flag football, softball, and was a cheerleader.

In 2011, Paris was set to star in a fantasy film called Lundon's Bridge and the Three Keys. However, the movie was never made.

In January 2017, Paris was featured on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. In March 2017, she signed a modeling contract with IMG Models. That same month, Paris started acting with a guest role on the TV show Star. She also made her first movie appearance in Gringo in 2018.

Paris formed a music group called The Soundflowers with musician Gabriel Glenn. She sings and plays the ukulele, while Gabriel sings and plays guitar. The Soundflowers released their first music collection, called an EP, in June 2020.

Recent Work and Music (2019–Present)

In June 2019, Paris appeared in the TV series Scream. She also acted in the movie Habit. Paris signed a deal with Republic Records for her music. Her first song, "Let Down", came out in October 2020. Her first full album, Wilted, was released in November 2020.

In 2021, a song called "Notes on a ghost," performed by Paris Jackson and Gabriel Glenn, won an award for Best Music. This song was part of a movie soundtrack. In April 2021, Paris joined the cast of the horror TV series American Horror Story. She also starred in the spin-off series American Horror Stories.

In June 2022, Paris and her brother Prince attended the Tony Awards. They supported the Broadway musical MJ the Musical, which is about their father. They even introduced a performance from the musical.

Paris released an EP called Lost in February 2022. It included songs like "Breathe Again" and "Never Going Back Again." In June 2022, she released the song and music video for "Lighthouse." The video had a 1990s rock style, inspired by bands like Nirvana. In October 2022, Paris released another song called "Just You." In September 2024, Paris walked the runway at Paris Fashion Week for a fashion brand.

Personal Life and Activism

Paris has shared that she sees herself as multiracial. She says her father, Michael, taught her a lot about African-American culture.

When Paris was 15, she attended a special school in Utah. She later shared that her time there was difficult.

In May 2020, Paris joined protests to support Black Lives Matter. She posted a photo on Instagram with a sign that said "Peace Love Justice." Paris is also an ambassador for the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation and the Heal Los Angeles Foundation. She has said that she started modeling to have a bigger platform to talk about important causes.

In December 2024, Paris Jackson announced her engagement to music producer Justin Long.

Music Releases

Studio Albums

Extended Plays (EPs)

Singles

Film and Television Roles

Movies

Television Shows

Awards and Recognitions