History of Paris Jackson in Timeline

Paris Jackson, daughter of Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe, is an American model, actress, and singer. She signed with Republic Records in 2020 and released her debut album, Wilted, in the same year. She is a notable figure in pop culture, having inherited a significant amount of media attention due to her father's fame and her own ventures in entertainment.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

April 3, 1998: Paris Jackson's Birth

On April 3, 1998, Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson was born in Los Angeles, California to Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe.

2000: Custody Arrangements

In 2000, Michael Jackson received full custody of Paris after divorcing Debbie Rowe, who intentionally agreed that Michael would raise the children.

June 25, 2009: Death of Michael Jackson

On June 25, 2009, Michael Jackson died unexpectedly, and Paris and her siblings were taken into the care of their grandmother and cousin TJ.

July 7, 2009: Memorial Service Speech

On July 7, 2009, during the televised memorial service for Michael Jackson, 11-year-old Paris Jackson expressed her love for her father.

2010: Oprah Interview and Grammy Award

In 2010, Paris Jackson and her brothers were interviewed by Oprah Winfrey and accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammy Awards on their father's behalf.

2011: Film Role

In 2011, Paris Jackson signed on to star in the children's fantasy film "Lundon's Bridge and the Three Keys", which was never produced.

January 2017: Rolling Stone Cover

In January 2017, Paris Jackson appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.

March 2017: Modeling Contract and Acting Debut

In March 2017, Paris Jackson signed a modeling contract with IMG Models and made her acting debut with a guest role on FOX's Star.

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June 23, 2018: First Gig with The Soundflowers

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

July 13, 2018: Discusses Sexuality on Social Media

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

2018: Feature Film Debut

In 2018, Paris Jackson made her feature film debut in "Gringo".

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June 24, 2019: Appearance in Scream 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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2019: Suicide Attempt Reports

In 2019, TMZ reported that Paris Jackson had attempted suicide and been placed on a psychiatric hold, which she denied.

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, and posted a photo on Instagram holding a sign.

June 24, 2020: The Soundflowers EP Release

On June 24, 2020, The Soundflowers released their first 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," refusing to label her sexual orientation.

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October 29, 2020: Release of "Let Down"

On October 29, 2020, Paris Jackson released her first single, "Let Down", with an accompanying video.

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November 13, 2020: Release of Wilted

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

2020: Reveals Abuse at Therapeutic School

In 2020, Paris Jackson revealed that the therapeutic school she attended in Utah extensively abused her and other students, drawing parallels to Paris Hilton's experiences.

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, it was reported that Paris Jackson joined the cast of the tenth season of the FX anthology horror series, American Horror Story, in an undisclosed role.

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June 16, 2021: Red Table Talk Appearance

On June 16, 2021, Paris Jackson appeared on Facebook Watch's Red Table Talk, discussing her mental health improvement and coping mechanisms.

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July 15, 2021: Stars in American Horror Stories

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

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February 18, 2022: Lost EP Release

On February 18, 2022, Paris Jackson shared the Lost EP, featuring collaborations and solo songs.

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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 Myles Frost won Best Actor for portraying Michael Jackson.

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June 2022: Release of Lighthouse Single

In June 2022, Paris Jackson released the single and music video for "Lighthouse", featuring a 1990s-rock grunge vibe reminiscent of Nirvana and Kurt Cobain.

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October 28, 2022: Release of "Just You" Single

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

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September 2024: Walks Runway at Paris Fashion Week

In September 2024, Paris Jackson walked the runway at Paris Fashion Week S/S 2025 for Maison Yoshiki Paris.

December 6, 2024: Announces Engagement

On December 6, 2024, Paris Jackson announced her engagement to music producer Justin Long.

July 2025: Ends Engagement

In July 2025, Paris Jackson and Justin Long ended their engagement.

July 2025: Objection to Legal Fees

In July 2025, Paris Jackson formally objected to the Jackson estate's request for legal fees, raising concerns about "irregular payments", and urged the court to deny the request until full invoicing was provided.