For years, Paris Jackson has remained largely private about her father, the legendary King of Pop, Michael Jackson. But in a recent emotional interview, Paris opened up in a rare moment of vulnerability, offering fans a glimpse into the deeply personal side of her iconic father that few ever got to see.
“My dad used to wake us up with music blasting through the house,” she recalled with a soft smile. “It didn’t matter what day it was—Monday, Saturday, holidays—he believed every morning was a gift, and he wanted us to feel it. Stevie Wonder, James Brown, classical music… he’d dance down the hallway like it was a stage.”
It’s an image that’s both heartwarming and nostalgic. For many, Michael Jackson is remembered as the world’s most electrifying performer, a global superstar who transformed the music industry. But to Paris, he was simply “Dad”—a loving, whimsical, and protective father who made even the ordinary feel magical.
As she put it: “The world saw him as a legend. I saw him as my hero.”
