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	Blue
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 second child and only daughter of the famous singer Michael Jackson and his former wife, Debbie Rowe.

In 2020, Paris signed a record deal with Republic Records. She released her first album, Wilted, later that year.

Early Life and Family

Paris Jackson was born in Beverly Hills, California. She was named after the city of Paris, France, where she was conceived. Her name was also part of a promise her father made with his sister, La Toya, and their friend Kathy Hilton to name a future daughter Paris.

She is the middle child of her family. She has an older brother, Michael Joseph "Prince" Jackson, Jr., and a younger half-brother, Prince Michael "Bigi" Jackson II. After her parents divorced in 2000, Paris and her siblings were raised by their father.

She grew up at the famous Neverland Ranch. Her father chose actress Elizabeth Taylor and actor Macaulay Culkin to be her and her brother's godparents. To protect their privacy, Paris and her siblings often wore masks when they went out in public with their father.

When her father died on June 25, 2009, Paris and her brothers went to live with their grandmother, Katherine, and their cousin, T.J. Jackson. At her father's televised memorial service, 11-year-old Paris gave a touching speech. She said, "Ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine... And I just wanted to say I love him so much."

Career Journey

First Steps in the Spotlight

In 2010, Paris and her brothers were interviewed by Oprah Winfrey about their life after their father's death. That same year, she and her brother Prince accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2010 Grammy Awards for their father.

Paris attended the Buckley School in Sherman Oaks, California. There, she was active in sports like flag football, softball, and cheerleading.

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

Becoming a Model and Actress

In January 2017, Paris appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. This was a big step in her career.

In March 2017, she signed a contract with the top modeling agency IMG Models. That same month, she started her acting career with a role in the TV show Star.

Her first movie role was in the 2018 film Gringo.

Music and Recent Work

Paris formed a band called The Soundflowers with her friend Gabriel Glenn. She sings and plays the ukulele in the band. They had their first show in June 2018 and released their first EP in June 2020.

In 2019, she appeared in the third season of the TV series Scream. She also acted in the movie Habit.

As a solo artist, Paris released her first single, "Let Down", in October 2020. Her first album, Wilted, came out a month later.

In 2021, she joined the cast of the popular TV show American Horror Story and its spinoff, American Horror Stories.

In June 2022, Paris and her brother Prince attended the 75th Tony Awards. They were there to support MJ the Musical, a Broadway show about their father's life. They introduced a performance from the musical during the awards show.

Paris continues to release new music. In 2022, she released an EP called The Lost EP and singles like "Lighthouse" and "Just You". In September 2024, she walked the runway as a model during Paris Fashion Week.

Personal Life

Paris has said that she considers herself Black and was raised by her father to be proud of African-American culture.

She has talked about the challenges of being followed by photographers, known as paparazzi. She has found that making music and focusing on positive thoughts helps her stay happy and healthy.

Paris is an ambassador for the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation and the Heal Los Angeles Foundation. She uses her fame as a model and artist to bring attention to important causes.

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

Discography

Studio Albums

Extended Plays

Singles

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role
2018	, GringoGringo	Nelly
2021	Space Between, TheThe Space Between	Cory
2021	, HabitHabit	Jesus
2022	Appeal, ...... Appeal	Danica McCollum
2025	One Spoon of Chocolate	TBA

Television