Paris Jackson has the “most beautiful” relationship with late father Michael Jackson but no longer feels comfortable discussing details.
In a candid interview for the Trying Not to Die podcast with Jack Osbourne on Tuesday, the singer-actress described how she used to feel she “owed it to people” to speak about her music icon dad, who died at the age of 50 in 2009.
“There’s definitely a certain element where I felt I had to share everything,” she began. “And that has drastically changed in the last few years, because I don’t really feel like any of us owe anyone anything.”
Paris went on to note that she has no desire to express her “love in a copycat way”, for instance, by sharing posts via social media to mark Michael’s birthday or death anniversary.
“I’m now learning I can have my own personal relationship, and I’m allowed to be private about it and I’m now like, my relationship is the most beautiful relationship ever,” the 28-year-old continued. “I’m in a very beautiful spot with my dad and I love that and it’s no one’s business and I don’t have to share that with anybody. And there’s a lot of freedom in that, which is really cool.”
Earlier in the conversation, Paris maintained that Michael instilled a strong work ethic in her and her brothers, Prince, 29, and Bigi, 24.
“There was a lot about my upbringing that was silver spoon-esque, but there was so much of it that had to be earned. Like there was very much a focus on developing a work ethic,” she added. “And so, I did see something recently where it’s like, ‘You don’t have to work,’ and it’s like no, I do. I really do. Because I’m like a shark; if I stop moving, I’ll die. It makes me happy to move and work and be productive. I need it for my wellbeing.”
Paris unveiled her latest musical project, Teenage Drama, earlier this month.
The Gringo actress’s famous family has been in the spotlight in recent weeks, due to the release of the film Michael, which Paris had previously distanced herself from.
The musical biographical drama, starring her cousin Jaafar Jackson in the lead role, is the second-highest-grossing movie of the year so far.
