Michael Jackson biopic: Did Janet and Paris Jackson skip the Los Angeles premiere amid family feud? Here’s what we know | English Movie News – The Times of India
Gone but not forgotten, that is how the world recalls the late legend, Michael Jackson. His legacy has kept the artist alive, even years after his demise. And now with the biopic ‘Michael,’ which focuses on the early life and rise of Michael Jackson, his fans got another reason and means to celebrate the artist. The premiere of Michael Jackson’s biopic was held recently in LA, attended by family, friends, and industry people. However, his daughter Paris and her aunt Janet Jackson skipped the LA premiere of ‘Michael.’
Janet and Paris Jackson skip the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Michael’ biopic
According to the US weekly report, Paris and Janet Jackson skipped the ‘Michael’ biopic premiere in LA. The absence was noticed, amid the presence of several other relatives who came to support, like Jermaine Jackson, La Toya Jackson, Marlon Jackson, and Jackie Jackson, alongside Paris’ brother Prince Jackson.Though Bigi Jackson also attended the LA event, he was present at the Berlin premiere earlier in the month.
The Jackson family feud
Reportedly, after the private family screening of the biopic, things didn’t go down well with the whole Jackson family. According to Globe, Janet Jackson, 59, openly criticised the film. “She was like, ‘No! This is horrible. They are doing a disservice,’” mentioned the outlet.However, her 71-year-old brother Jermaine, whose son Jaafar, 29, has essayed the role of Michael in the biopic, reportedly confronted her. He requested Janet for her suport for the sake of the family’s legacy.Meanwhile, Paris, 28, also didn’t mince her words and publicly thrashed the movie. Us Weekly reported that last year, taking to her social media, Paris called out the Michael Jackson biopic being sugarcoated. She also accused the filmmakers of inaccuracy and announced that she had zero involvement in the production, contrary to the claims.Further, the Jackson family feud is not limited to the movie alone. According to Globe, Janet has been persuading Paris to ramp up her legal battle over the control of Michael’s estimated $789 million estate. Reportedly, in the fight, the coexecutors John Branca and John McClain have been accused of mishandling Michael’s fortune.US Weekly reported that Branca and McClain deny the charges. It further stated that Janet’s inner circle says that there is no family feud among the Jacksons.
Michael Jackson’s biopic
Amid all the family drama, mixed reviews, and more, the much-talked-about and controversial ‘Michael’ biopic is slated to hit the big screens on April 24.
