Paris Jackson Skips 'Michael' Premiere With Family After Slamming Film

MJ's daughter was spotted smoking on the streets of L.A. instead of attending the biopic's world premiere in Berlin.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:21pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a crumpled, glittering gold sequin fabric, reflecting dramatic studio lighting to create a high-fashion, celebrity-inspired aesthetic.The Jackson family's rift over the 'Michael' biopic premiere reflects the complex legacy and public scrutiny surrounding the late pop icon.West Hollywood Today

While most of Michael Jackson's famous family was celebrating the premiere of the new biopic 'Michael' in Berlin, his daughter Paris Jackson notably skipped the event. Instead of joining her relatives on the red carpet, Paris was photographed on the streets of West Hollywood, chatting and smoking with a friend.

Why it matters

Paris Jackson has been vocal about her issues with the 'Michael' biopic, calling out the film's production and the executors of her father's estate. Her absence from the premiere signals an ongoing rift between the Jackson family and the filmmakers.

The details

A few months ago, Paris criticized actor Colman Domingo for claiming she had helped on the film, saying there were things she thought were dishonest and 'didn't sit right' when she read the script. Though they have since cleared the air, Paris is still at odds with the estate executors John Branca and John McClain, blaming them for the biopic's 'botched production' and over $10 million in reshoots.

  • On April 10, 2026, the 'Michael' biopic had its world premiere in Berlin, Germany.
  • A few months prior, Paris Jackson spoke out against the film and its production.

The players

Paris Jackson

The daughter of the late Michael Jackson, who has publicly criticized the new biopic about her father.

Colman Domingo

An acclaimed actor who claimed Paris Jackson had helped on the 'Michael' biopic, leading to a miscommunication between them.

John Branca

One of the executors of Michael Jackson's estate, who Paris Jackson has blamed for the 'botched production' of the 'Michael' biopic.

John McClain

Another executor of Michael Jackson's estate, who Paris Jackson has criticized alongside John Branca.

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What they’re saying

“There were things that I thought were dishonest in it and didn't sit right with me.”

— Paris Jackson

“The executors have been wildly successful with previous MJ productions.”

— Michael Jackson Estate, Statement

The takeaway

The absence of Paris Jackson, Michael's own daughter, from the 'Michael' biopic premiere highlights the ongoing tensions and disagreements within the Jackson family over the film's production and portrayal of their iconic patriarch.