Gone but not forgotten, this is how the world remembers the late legend Michael Jackson. His legacy has kept the artist alive, even years after his death. And now with the biopic ‘Michael’, which examines the beginnings and rise of Michael Jackson, his fans have another reason and means to celebrate the artist. The premiere of the Michael Jackson biopic was held recently in LA, with family, friends and industry insiders in attendance. However, his daughter Paris and his aunt Janet Jackson He skipped the premiere of ‘Michael’.
Janet and Paris Jackson Skip the Los Angeles premiere of biopic ‘Michael’
According to a report from US Weekly, Paris and Janet Jackson skipped the premiere of the biopic ‘Michael’ in LA. The absence was noticeable in the presence of several other relatives who came to support, such as Jermaine Jackson, La Toya Jackson, Marlon Jackson and Jackie Jackson, along with his brother Prince Jackson in Paris. Although Bigi Jackson also attended the LA event, she was at the premiere in Berlin earlier this month.
The The Jackson Family Feud
Reportedly, after the biopic’s private family screening, things didn’t go well for the entire Jackson family. According to the Globe, 59-year-old Janet Jackson openly criticized the film. “No, this is terrible. They are doing a disservice,” the outlet said. However, his 71-year-old brother Jermaine, whose son Jaafar, 29, has auditioned for the role of Michael in the biopic, reportedly resisted. He asked Janet for help for the sake of the family estate.Meanwhile, Paris, 28, also didn’t mince her words and publicly blasted the film. Us Weekly reported last year that, taking to her social media, Paris said the Michael Jackson biopic was sugarcoated. He also accused the filmmakers of inaccuracy and announced that he had no involvement in the production, contrary to what he had said. Also, the Jackson family feud isn’t just limited to the movie. According to the Globe, Janet is persuading Paris to step up her legal battle for control of Michael’s $789 million estate. In the fight, co-executors John Branca and John McClain have reportedly been accused of mismanaging Michael’s money.US Weekly reports that Branca and McClain deny the charges. Also, Janet’s inner circle said there is no family feud between the Jacksons.
Michael Jackson biopic
Amid family drama, mixed reviews and more, the highly debated and controversial biopic ‘Michael’ hits the big screens on April 24.
