Paris Jackson was notably absent from the Los Angeles premiere of the Michael Jackson biopic, while several family members attended the event at the Dolby Theatre. Her brother Bigi, also known as Blanket, likewise stayed away, having previously attended premieres in Berlin and Gary, Indiana.
Prince Jackson, 29, who worked as a producer on the film, appeared on the red carpet alongside relatives including Marlon Jackson, La Toya Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Jackie Jackson and Austin Brown. The biopic stars the late singer's nephew Jaafar in the lead role.
Paris, 28, is a beneficiary of her father's estate, estimated at around $2 billion, but is locked in a legal battle with executors John Branca and John McClain. In 2025, she accused them of mishandling funds, allegations they have denied.
The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua, has been in production since 2019 with an estimated budget of $155 million. The estate reportedly spent at least $10 million to $15 million on reshoots to remove any reference to child abuse allegations. A Lionsgate spokesperson confirmed that Jackson's 1994 settlement with Jordan Chandler prohibited mention of him in any movie.
Paris had previously read an early draft of the script and provided notes, but later distanced herself from the project. In a social media statement, she said: 'I read one of the first drafts... and gave my notes about what was dishonest... when they didn't address it, I moved on.' She added that the narrative was 'controlled' and contained 'full-blown lies', urging fans to 'leave me out of it.'
