Paris Jackson Criticizes 'Michael,' Her Father's Biopic: 'There Are Many Inaccuracies and Many Lies'

The recent biopic 'Michael,' focusing on the life of the late King of Pop, has ignited controversy, not from external critics, but from within the Jackson family itself. Paris Jackson, the singer's daughter, has vocally denounced the film, labeling it a product of 'fantasyland' filled with 'inaccuracies and lies.' In a candid social media video, she clarified her non-participation, stating, 'That’s not my truth.' This stance directly refutes any speculation that she harbors resentment towards her father or wishes to distance herself from his legacy. Instead, Paris emphasizes a preference for honesty over commercial gain, a principle seemingly at odds with the film's reported box office success of $217 million in its opening weekend. While many of Michael Jackson's siblings served as executive producers, Paris and her aunt Janet were notably absent from the production credits. Paris revealed that after providing feedback on an initial draft, her notes were disregarded, leading her to step away. She explained her initial silence, suggesting the film caters to a specific segment of the fandom 'still living in a fantasy.' This internal family division underscores the complex and often painful legacy Michael Jackson left behind, with his children navigating vastly different relationships with his memory and public perception.

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It's Hollywood, so this is fantasyland, it's not real, but they sell it to you as if it were real. The narrative is being controlled. There are many inaccuracies and many lies.