Michael Jackson’s daughter finally reacts, Paris says it’s not “her role” to defend her father
Almost two weeks after the release of the HBO documentary Neverland, Paris Jackson has responded to the many comments people have made on social media, criticizing her for not standing up for her late father, Michael Jackson. who is facing serious charges.
The pop star’s daughter explained in a Twitter post on Friday that it wasn’t “her role” to defend Michael following the sexual harassment allegations made by Wade Robson and James Safechuck in the aired documentary.
Paris, 20, also praised her cousin Taj Jackson, who is also a lawyer in the case, for not responding to the allegations, thus keeping the peace amid the controversy.
“I can’t say anything that hasn’t already been said about the defense. Taj is doing dedicated work on his own,” she tweeted. “And I support him. But this is not my role.”
Although a source recently told People magazine that Paris “hasn’t seen” the explosive documentary, she seems to have a relatively calm outlook on the situation since the allegations resurfaced.
Days after its broadcast premiere, she hinted at the documentary in a series of Twitter statuses that came in response to reports that she was worried about how the film and the allegations against her father would affect her career. While she did not mention the documentary directly, Paris appeared to refer to it as “tabloids and lies”.
“I haven’t actually made any statements yet, especially about how it affects my work life. You guys are reaching a bit. At least this wasn’t a nasty, offensive article,” Paris said on Twitter.
Michael Jackson’s children, particularly Paris Jackson and Prince Jackson, have publicly expressed their strong disapproval of the documentary “Leaving Neverland,” which features allegations of sexual abuse against their father. Paris has been vocal on social media, defending her father and criticizing the documentary for what she perceives as a one-sided portrayal. She has emphasized her belief in his innocence and the positive impact he had on many lives.
Prince has also spoken out, highlighting the emotional toll the documentary has taken on the family and reiterating his support for his father. He has called for a more nuanced understanding of Jackson’s legacy and the need to consider the context of the allegations.
Overall, both children have sought to protect their father’s legacy and have expressed their belief that the documentary misrepresents him.