The children of the late pop icon Michael Jackson are experiencing a public rift stemming from the recently released biopic "Michael," which chronicles their father's life and has grossed over $1 billion. While brothers Prince and Bigi have publicly supported the film, their sister Paris has vocally denounced it, leading to a public dispute with the estate's executors.
Prince, 29, Michael's eldest child with ex-wife Debbie Rowe, has been a producer on the film and attended its premiere. He has largely stayed out of the public eye since graduating from Loyola Marymount University with a degree in business administration in 2019. Prince co-founded the Heal Los Angeles Foundation in 2016, an organization aimed at improving the lives of young people. He announced his engagement to girlfriend Molly Schirmang last year, with whom he began dating in 2017.
Paris, 28, Michael's only daughter with Rowe, has been more public about her personal life and career. She recently spoke about reconnecting with her mother, Debbie Rowe, later in life, describing their bond as organic. However, Paris has been critical of the "Michael" biopic, calling it dishonest and a "fantasy" that would "pander to a very specific section of my dad's fandom." She has also raised concerns about the estate's executors, John Branca and John McClain, alleging financial mismanagement and lack of transparency in their handling of estate funds, particularly regarding the film's $150 million budget, which she called a "botched production." The estate's lawyers have countered Paris's claims, calling them "without merit" and accusing her of engaging in "media games."
Paris has also candidly discussed her personal struggles, including mental health issues and addiction. She revealed undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), describing the experience as intensely painful. She has previously spoken about attempts at suicide and past struggles with depression and drug abuse, noting that in 2017, she was "sober and happier than she's ever been." In January 2026, she marked six years of sobriety.
Bigi, formerly known as Blanket, 22, is the most reclusive of Michael Jackson's three children. Born via surrogate, his biological mother remains unnamed. Bigi also entered the public discussion surrounding the biopic, with estate executors claiming Paris's actions caused a deal agreeable to all siblings to collapse. Lawyers for the executors stated that Bigi's team had initially spearheaded efforts to reach an agreement communicated as speaking for all three siblings, only for Paris's legal team to reverse their position and renege on the pact with new demands.
The varying public stances and personal revelations among the Jackson siblings highlight a complex family dynamic, particularly in the wake of their father's enduring legacy and the controversy surrounding his biographical film.