Key Takeaways

• Paris Jackson says her relationship with Michael Jackson is “no one’s business.”
• The singer revealed she now values privacy when speaking about her late father.
• Paris explained she no longer feels pressure to publicly honor Michael Jackson online.
• She addressed past controversy surrounding the upcoming Michael biopic.
• Paris described Michael Jackson as her “best friend.”

Paris Jackson Says Her Relationship With Michael Jackson Is Private

Paris Jackson is opening up about her personal connection with her late father, Michael Jackson — and why she’s choosing to keep that relationship out of the public spotlight.

The 28-year-old singer and actress recently spoke candidly about the emotional bond she still shares with the King of Pop during an appearance on the Trying Not To Die podcast.

Michael Jackson died in 2009 when Paris was just 11 years old. Since then, fans around the world have closely followed how his children honor his memory. But according to Paris, she’s no longer interested in performing grief or love publicly for anyone else.

Paris Jackson Embraces Privacy

During the podcast interview, Paris explained that she has finally reached a point where she feels comfortable protecting parts of her personal life.

“I’m now learning I can have my own personal relationship and I’m allowed to be private about it,” she shared.

Paris added that keeping her connection with her father personal has brought her peace and freedom.

“I’m in a very beautiful spot with my dad and I love that and it’s no one’s business and I don’t have to share that with anybody,” she said. “And there’s a lot of freedom in that, which is really cool.”

Her comments quickly resonated with fans online, especially people who understand the pressure public figures face when dealing with grief in the spotlight.

No Longer Feeling Pressure to Post Tributes

Over the years, Paris often faced expectations from fans to publicly recognize important dates connected to Michael Jackson, including:

• his birthday
• Father’s Day
• the anniversary of his death

But Paris revealed that mindset has changed significantly.

“That has drastically changed in the last few years,” she explained. “I don’t really feel like any of us owe anyone anything.”

Paris, who has siblings Prince Jackson and Bigi Jackson, said she no longer believes public tributes are necessary to prove love or respect for her father.

“That Was My Best Friend”

One of the most emotional moments from the interview came when Paris explained why she avoids copying the way fans celebrate Michael Jackson publicly.

For her, the relationship was far more personal.

“I’m not going to express my love in a copycat way, copying someone that didn’t know him,” she said. “Because I did. That was my best friend.”

The statement offered a rare glimpse into how deeply connected Paris still feels to her father years after his passing.

Paris Jackson Addresses the Michael Biopic Controversy

Paris also recently made headlines over comments involving the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Michael.

The highly anticipated film stars Jaafar Jackson — Michael Jackson’s nephew — in the lead role and is directed by Antoine Fuqua.

Last year, Paris clarified on social media that she had no involvement in the production after actor Colman Domingo suggested she had been “helpful” during the filmmaking process.

Paris quickly corrected the narrative on Instagram Stories.

“Don’t be telling people I was ‘helpful’ on the set of a movie I had 0 per cent involvement in,” she wrote.

She later explained that she had read an early draft of the script and offered feedback regarding scenes she felt were inaccurate or dishonest.

“I read one of the first drafts of the script and gave my notes about what was dishonest / didn’t sit right with me,” Paris shared. “And when they didn’t address it, I moved on with my life.”

Colman Domingo Reached Out to Paris

Following the public misunderstanding, Colman Domingo reportedly contacted Paris privately to clear things up.

Paris later said she appreciated the gesture.

“I really appreciated the sentiment of it,” she told Entertainment Tonight. “Because there’s lots of miscommunications, and things get twisted.”

Domingo, who portrays family patriarch Joe Jackson in the film, also expressed hope that Paris would eventually appreciate the tribute.

“I hope that she eventually loves the tribute that we made about her father,” he told WSJ Magazine.

The Lasting Legacy of Michael Jackson

More than 15 years after Michael Jackson’s death, his influence on music, entertainment, dance, and pop culture remains massive worldwide.

At the same time, his children continue navigating the complicated reality of growing up in one of the most famous families in entertainment history.

For Paris Jackson, that now means creating boundaries, protecting her peace, and honoring her father in ways that feel authentic — even if those moments stay private.

And for the singer-songwriter, that privacy may be the most meaningful tribute of all.