All About Michael Jackson's 3 Kids and Their Lives Today
All About Michael Jackson's 3 Kids and Their Lives Today
Kara Nesvig, Samantha StutsmanFri, April 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM UTC
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Prince Jackson and Bigi Jackson; Michael Jackson with Bigi and Paris.Credit: Andreas Rentz/Getty; Prince Jackson/Instagram -
Michael Jackson, who died in 2009, had three children
The King of Pop welcomed his son Prince and daughter Paris with his ex-wife, Debbie Rowe
Jackson's younger son, Bigi, was born via surrogate in 2002
Michael Jackson welcomed three children — Prince, Paris and Bigi — before his 2009 death.
The King of Pop first became a dad with then-wife Debbie Rowe in 1997 when son Prince was born. The former couple expanded their family the following year with the birth of their daughter, Paris, before ultimately splitting in 1999.
In 2002, Jackson welcomed his younger son, Prince Michael Jackson II, also known as Blanket, via surrogate. He legally changed his name to Bigi in 2015.
When they were small, Jackson kept his kids partially shielded from the paparazzi with fanciful masks and veils. In 2007, Jackson's longtime bodyguard told PEOPLE the children were "well-mannered, well-behaved kids ... They are really level-headed." The singer's publicist called them "Michael's first priority."
Bigi Jackson, Paris Jackson and Prince JacksonCredit: Tasos Katopodis/Getty
After Jackson's death in June 2009, the children became more visible in the public eye — beginning with Paris's short, unplanned speech at her father's funeral. "Ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine. And I just want to say that I love him so much," Paris, who was only 11 years old at the time, said.
Today, the siblings pursue passions and projects of their own but remain very close.
"Any moment that I get to spend with my siblings now, especially as we're getting older and our own lives are starting to blossom and grow, every moment that I get with them, any little family dinner, any family outing, is really a special moment," Prince said on Good Morning Britain in October 2021.
In March 2024, all three siblings attended the London premiere of MJ: The Musical. Then, in April 2026, Bigi and Prince honored Jackson with an appearance at the Berlin premiere of Michael, a biopic about their famous dad, which premiered on April 24.
Here's everything to know about the late Michael Jackson's three children Prince, Paris and Bigi.
Prince Michael Jackson, 29
Prince JacksonCredit: Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan
Jackson's first child with ex-wife Rowe, Michael Joseph Jackson Jr., was born on Feb. 13, 1997, in Los Angeles. His godparents are Macaulay Culkin and Elizabeth Taylor, and he is commonly referred to as Prince Michael Jackson.
"Words can't describe how I feel ... I have been blessed beyond comprehension and I will work tirelessly at being the best father that I can possibly be," Jackson said in a statement at the time. "I grew up in a fish bowl and will not allow the same to happen to my child. Please respect our wishes and give my son his privacy."
Jackson and Rowe divorced in 1999, and the singer was given full custody of the kids. The children grew up at his Neverland Ranch, and after their father's death, the siblings went to live with their grandmother, Katherine Jackson.
Prince JacksonCredit: Bruce Glikas/WireImage
Prince graduated with a degree in business administration from Loyola Marymount University in 2019. He is an avid motorcycle fan and has a YouTube channel devoted to his rides across California, plus a few videos reviewing movies alongside his brother Bigi and cousin Taj Jackson.
While a student at Loyola Marymount University, Prince co-founded the charity Heal Los Angeles with a friend. In 2020, Heal partnered with a meal delivery service to give meals to those in need during the pandemic. He said his father would have been "proud" of his efforts.
"I would like to think that he would be very proud because I think this was one of his main goals, was not only to spread his message of positivity and happiness but to see it enacted in his kids," he told Entertainment Tonight in April 2020. "I'm very grateful that I have this feeling that it's this collaborative ecosystem — we all need to help each other — and that came from the way that he raised us."
In October 2022, at a party celebrating the 40th anniversary of Thriller, Prince told PEOPLE what he misses most about Jackson.
"I think about him every day," he said. "What I miss probably the most about him are his hands. He had really strong, really big hands. Firm, but they were gentle. It's tough to explain."
In August 2025, Prince announced on Instagram that he's engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Molly.
"8 years down ♾️ to go. Molly and I have spent a lot of time together and made incredible memories," he wrote. "We've traveled the world, graduated and grown so much together. I'm excited for this next chapter in our lives as we continue to grow and make great memories. I love you babs 😘."
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Paris Jackson, 28
Paris JacksonCredit: Stefanie Keenan/Getty
Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson was born on April 3, 1998, in Los Angeles to Jackson and Rowe. She was named after the city where she was conceived, her father and her grandmother, Katherine. Like her older brother, Paris' godparents are also Culkin and Taylor.
Paris went through several very public struggles after her father's death in 2009, telling Rolling Stone in January 2017 that she'd attempted suicide "multiple times" by age 15. She was also hospitalized in 2015 after a possible suicide attempt.
"It was just self-hatred," she said. "Low self-esteem, thinking that I couldn't do anything right, not thinking I was worthy of living anymore."
In 2019, Paris sought treatment for her physical and emotional health. A source told PEOPLE at the time, "She checked herself into a treatment facility to aid in her wellness plan and is looking forward to coming out of this revitalized and ready to tackle the exciting new projects that await her."
As a teenager, Paris also rekindled her relationship with her mother, Rowe. "It's cool," she told Willow Smith in an episode of Red Table Talk. "Getting to know her, seeing how similar we are, getting into what kind of music she likes … We look a lot alike. It's just cool having her as a friend. It's very chill, which I love. That's the perfect word to describe it."
Paris JacksonCredit: Astrida Valigorsky/Getty
Paris has been very open about her coming out experience; she doesn't label her sexuality and has previously said, "I wouldn't consider myself bisexual because I've dated more than just men and women."
In June 2021, she shared that it had been difficult to talk about with her "religious" family, though her brothers have been very supportive.
"My family is very religious and a lot of, like, homosexuality is very taboo, so we don't talk about it, and it's not really accepted," she told Smith. "I've gotten to a point where I respect them, and I have love for them. I respect their beliefs. I respect their religion. I'm at a point where to expect them to put aside their culture and their religion … expectations lead to resentments. What people think about me isn't my business."
She has followed in her father's footsteps as a musician; she's been in several bands and released both EPs and a full-length solo album, Wilted, in 2020.
Additionally, Paris is a model and actress. She was announced as the first-ever face of KVD Beauty in 2022 and has appeared in American Horror Story and Hulu's teen comedy Sex Appeal.
Paris announced that she was engaged to music producer Justin Long in December 2024. However, she confirmed that the couple had split in July 2025 when she responded to a post on X saying she'd been crying "breakup tears" in paparazzi photos that had been published by the Daily Mail.
Paris is currently embroiled in an ongoing legal dispute with the executors of Jackson's estate after raising concerns over transparency and financial management.
The conflict escalated in 2025 when she questioned what she says were large payments and bonuses to executors and pushed for greater oversight as a beneficiary alongside her brothers. In February 2026, she formally opposed a request for more than $115,000 in legal fees tied to an anti-SLAPP motion, arguing it was unnecessary and a “waste of resources” that prolonged the case.
Bigi Jackson, 23
Bigi Jackson in 2026.Credit: Andreas Rentz/Getty
Of the three Jackson children, Bigi keeps the lowest profile. He was born via surrogate in 2002 as Prince Michael Jackson II, also known as Blanket. In 2015, he changed his name to Bigi.
Bigi is very close to his older brother Prince, with a family friend telling PEOPLE in 2019 the two are "best friends" who love sci-fi and science. The youngest Jackson child also celebrated his 18th birthday alongside his siblings at a sushi restaurant in February 2020.
"My little brother is a legal adult today. what the f---," wrote Paris on Instagram alongside three throwback photos of Bigi. "I used to change his diapers. this is such a trip.. proud of the handsome, intelligent, insightful, funny, and kind young man he has become. he likes privacy so that's all i gotta say. hbd lil bro♥️."
Bigi did give a rare interview in November 2021 and spoke about his desire to make an impact in the world. "That's what each of us [siblings] want to do — make things that people enjoy but also benefit their lives," he said.
The youngest Jackson is also passionate about climate change. "I do think it's important we all know about it. We have some work to do, but our generation knows how important it is," he shared.
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