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Paris Jackson: Don’t Call Me ‘MJ’s Daughter’

Posted: September 7, 2012

Paris Jackson

Paris Jackson is her own woman, or at least that’s what she wants to be according to the new issue of Glamour. With her first film role on the horizon Paris Jackson tells the magazine she wants to have her own identity, aside from being a Jackson.

Following in the footsteps of her royal-like family must be difficult for the 14-year-old, so she has decided to carve her own path. “I love my dad, and I’m proud to be his daughter. I just don’t think the title ‘M.J.’s daughter’ fits me,” said Jackson.

Paris Jackson is getting her first taste of the industry with her upcoming role in Lundon’s Bridge and the Three Keys, and is getting a knack for socializing via the internet  with using social commentary site Twitter, like all kids her age. For the most part Paris is excited about her acting role, and even though her aunt Janet has voiced her concerns, Paris does have support from other Jackson family members. “A lot of people don’t want me to [be an actress],” she says, “but Aunt La Toya believes in me. She heard me play a little guitar and sing. She really does encourage me; it’s just awesome of her.”

The Jacksons have tried to stay out of the news since the passing of their father Michael Jackson, but unfortunately Paris and her siblings Blanket, 10, and Prince, 15, have endured a custody battle tossed  between their grandmother Katherine and the rest of the Jackson clan. As of right now custody has been reinstated to Katherine.

Despite her family’s troubles Paris has remained a seemingly normal teenager in the face of adversity, she told Glamour about her school experience, “A ton of kids at school have made fun of me,” she says. “If I had to give advice to other girls, I would say, ‘Hang loose and ignore them. They shouldn’t faze you no matter how popular they think they are.’ ”

Are you excited about Paris Jackson’s new film role?



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9 Archived Responses to “ Paris Jackson: Don’t Call Me ‘MJ’s Daughter’ ”

  1. Kikay Balgim
    Sep 8, 2012

    for me Paris Jackson is too young to be an actress. she should go to school first have a degree.

  2. Kel LaBryer
    Sep 8, 2012

    Hope she isn't that naive. Her dad was one of two of the most famous people in the world but she doesn't want to be "MJ's Daughter"? Never going to happen! Society will always have his name floating above hers.

  3. Sara Yorgey
    Sep 9, 2012

    To me she will always be Michael's daughter. I am sorry but this is all going to her head that's why she is starting this "I want my own identity" crap. I really don't like that she said this.

  4. Dottie King
    Sep 10, 2012

    Ok everyone needs to calm down. Paris didn't say she didn't want to be MJ's daughter she just simply said give me my own identity. There's nothing wrong with not wanting to be in anyone's shadow! As much as I love Michael and will move heaven and earth for him, Michael wouldn't even want her to be in his shadow. Think about it Michael kept his kids away from all of this just so they wouldn't have to go through all of what she is facing now. True enough Paris needs to wait until she has experience life outside of the craziness and live like a teenager, but once again there's nothing wrong with wanting your own identity. You all need to re-read the article…. She said and I quote, “I love my dad, and I’m proud to be his daughter. I just don’t think the title ‘M.J.’s daughter’ fits me,” said Jackson. How would you like to be called your parents child instead of your own name? Stop looking for reason to bash this young lady!

  5. Sylwia Mrozek
    Sep 30, 2012

    good-luck-paris-jackson-with-you're-first-movie

  6. Kel LaBryer
    Oct 3, 2012

    Your absolutly right! She can have her own identity but she would also have to stay underground. Your right there is nothing wrong with not wanting to be in his shadow, but I regretfully have to say that the WORLD won't let that happen. It sucks that society wont allow her to have her own identity but if she wants the lime light then she is going to have to deal with being an idol of idols daughter. It's not her fault and it's not right but it is what she was born into. You need to re-read everyones post cause all I see are peoples opinions and no one "bashing" her.

  7. Paula Noneya
    Oct 4, 2012

    I understand what Paris means. She isn't saying she doesn't want to be M J's daughter. She said she is proud to be his daughter, but when people see her, she doesn't want them saying, "oh that's Michael Jackson's daughter". She wants them to say " Oh that's Paris Jackson". Her own identity is what she wants. She has a right to be her own person. Since she is now acting in movies, if she does very well, eventually people will recognize her as Paris. But it may take her awhile. Good Luck Paris. I wish you well in any direction that you go in. May you be successful and most of all, may you always be happy & healthy….

  8. Nikki Den Hartog
    Oct 27, 2012

    Hoi sylwia

  9. Nikki Den Hartog
    Oct 27, 2012

    Wat wou je vragen