Michael Jackson's Mom Makes Rare Cameo Before 96th Birthday

Katherine Jackson, the matriarch of the famous Jackson family, appeared in a video with daughter La Toya ahead of her 96th birthday.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 7:35pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, made a rare public appearance in a video shared by her daughter La Toya Jackson. The video shows the two attending a church service, with Katherine looking to be in good spirits as she celebrates her upcoming 96th birthday on May 4th. Katherine is the matriarch of the famous Jackson family, which includes her late son Michael Jackson as well as other children who have found success in the music industry.

Why it matters

Katherine Jackson has largely stayed out of the public eye in recent years, so this video provides a rare glimpse into the life of the family matriarch. As the mother of one of the most famous entertainers of all time, Katherine's story and influence on the Jackson family is of great interest to fans and the public.

The details

In the video shared by La Toya, Katherine is seen wearing a patterned grey-and-white dress with a splash of yellow, a layered pearl necklace, and a black blazer. La Toya is wearing a chic monochromatic black outfit featuring the Chanel logo, pairing her dress with a large statement belt and thigh-high pointed-toe boots. Fans were delighted to see Katherine looking well and expressed their love and admiration for the 96-year-old matriarch.

  • Katherine Jackson will celebrate her 96th birthday on May 4, 2026.
  • The video of Katherine and La Toya was shared on March 10, 2026, just weeks before Katherine's birthday.

The players

Katherine Jackson

The matriarch of the famous Jackson family, who is the mother of 10 children including the late pop icon Michael Jackson.

La Toya Jackson

One of Katherine's daughters and Michael Jackson's sister, who shared the video of her and Katherine attending a church service.

Michael Jackson

The late pop icon and one of Katherine's children, who was known for his immense success and fame in the music industry.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What’s next

Jaafar Jackson, one of Michael's older brother Jermaine Jackson's seven children, will portray his uncle Michael in the movie 'Michael', which is set to hit theaters on April 24, 2026.

The takeaway

Despite the immense fame and success of her son Michael, Katherine Jackson has remained a humble and devoted matriarch to the Jackson family. Her rare public appearance alongside her daughter La Toya is a testament to the enduring love and support she continues to provide to her large and talented family.