History of Paris Jackson in Timeline

Paris Jackson is an American model, actress, and singer, best known as the daughter of Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe. In 2020, she embarked on a music career, signing with Republic Records and releasing her debut album, Wilted, in the same year. She continues to work as a model and actress, branching out from the legacy of her famous father.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

June 25, 2009: Death of Michael Jackson

On June 25, 2009, Paris Jackson's father, Michael Jackson, passed away unexpectedly. She and her siblings were subsequently taken into the care of their grandmother and cousin Tito Joe Jackson.

July 7, 2009: Michael Jackson Memorial Speech

On July 7, 2009, during the televised memorial service for her father Michael Jackson, Paris Jackson, then 11 years old, gave a heartfelt speech expressing her love for him.

June 23, 2018: First Gig with The Soundflowers

On June 23, 2018, Paris Jackson and Gabriel Glenn performed their first gig as The Soundflowers at Canyon Sessions, debuting original songs "Daisy" and "In the Blue".

July 13, 2018: Addresses Sexuality on Social Media

On July 13, 2018, Paris Jackson addressed questions about her sexuality on her Instagram profile, stating that she doesn't need labels.

March 2019: Suicide Attempt Denial

In March 2019, TMZ posted an article stating that Paris Jackson had attempted suicide, which she denied on Twitter, calling the reports "lies".

June 24, 2019: Scream Appearance Confirmed

On June 24, 2019, it was confirmed that Paris Jackson would appear in the third season of the VH1 television series Scream.

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May 31, 2020: Joins Black Lives Matter Protests

On May 31, 2020, Paris Jackson joined the protests after George Floyd's murder in solidarity with Black Lives Matter, posting a photo of herself holding a sign that read "Peace Love Justice" on Instagram.

June 24, 2020: The Soundflowers EP Release

On June 24, 2020, The Soundflowers, the musical duo of Paris Jackson and Gabriel Glenn, released their self-titled EP.

July 2020: Discusses Sexuality in Docuseries

In July 2020, Paris Jackson discussed her sexuality in her docuseries, Unfiltered: Paris Jackson & Gabriel Glenn, stating she has dated more women than men but doesn't label her orientation.

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October 2020: Reveals Abuse at Therapeutic School

In October 2020, Paris Jackson revealed that the therapeutic school she attended in Utah subjected her and other students to extensive abuse, after Paris Hilton described similar experiences in her documentary This Is Paris.

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October 29, 2020: "Let Down" Single Release

On October 29, 2020, Paris Jackson released her first single, "Let Down", along with a music video.

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November 13, 2020: "Wilted" Album Release

On November 13, 2020, Paris Jackson's debut album, Wilted, was released.

2020: Record Deal and Debut Album

In 2020, Paris Jackson signed a deal with Republic Records and released her debut album, Wilted.

April 22, 2021: Joins American Horror Story Cast

On April 22, 2021, Paris Jackson was reported to have joined the cast of the tenth season of the FX anthology horror series, American Horror Story.

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June 16, 2021: Red Table Talk Interview

On June 16, 2021, Paris Jackson appeared on the Facebook Watch show Red Table Talk, where she discussed her PTSD and mental health improvements with Willow Smith.

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July 15, 2021: American Horror Stories Premiere

On July 15, 2021, Paris Jackson starred as Maya in the first story of the American Horror Story spinoff series, American Horror Stories, which premiered on this date.

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February 18, 2022: Lost EP Shared

On February 18, 2022, Paris Jackson shared the Lost EP, featuring a collaboration with Caamp called "Lost" and solo songs "Breathe Again" and "Never Going Back Again".

June 12, 2022: Attends Tony Awards

On June 12, 2022, Paris Jackson and her brother Prince attended the 75th Tony Awards in support of the Broadway musical MJ the Musical, where they introduced a performance from the musical. Myles Frost won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for portraying Michael Jackson.

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June 2022: "Lighthouse" Single Release

In June 2022, Paris Jackson released the single "Lighthouse" along with a music video featuring a 1990s-rock grunge vibe that pays homage to Nirvana and Kurt Cobain.

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October 28, 2022: "Just You" Single Release

On October 28, 2022, Paris Jackson released a single titled "Just You".

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September 2024: Paris Fashion Week Runway

In September 2024, Paris Jackson walked the runway at Paris Fashion Week S/S 2025 for Maison Yoshiki Paris, the high fashion brand created by Japanese rock star Yoshiki.