Her debut album, Wilted, is a deeply personal indie-folk project that explores themes of love, growth, and healing. In an interview with Paper magazine, Paris shared that the album was inspired by emotional experiences and the universal feeling of heartbreak. Though her music has its own sound, she credits her father’s influence in shaping her creative spirit.
“Even growing up, everything had to be earned,” she said. “If we wanted toys, we had to read books first. That taught us the value of hard work and appreciation.”
As a child, Paris once described Michael not as a superstar, but simply as a loving, present father. “He made the best French toast,” she told Oprah Winfrey in a 2010 interview. “He was just a normal dad.”
Her teenage years, however, brought new challenges. Transitioning from homeschooling to private school introduced a different world—one that Paris later admitted had a negative impact on her self-image and choices. “I was trying to grow up too fast,” she told Rolling Stone. Despite these struggles, she has since spoken openly about her journey toward self-acceptance and emotional well-being.
Through modeling, music, and speaking her truth, Paris has emerged with clarity and confidence. She graduated high school in 2015 and has since appeared on the covers of major fashion magazines, using her platform to advocate for self-expression and mental health awareness.
Even now, the loss of her father remains deeply personal. Many of her tattoos are tributes to him, and she often shares that his love continues to guide her. “I live with the mindset that I already lost the most important person in my life,” she once said. “So I can handle anything.”
Paris Jackson’s story is one of strength, identity, and honoring the past while embracing the future. With grace and resilience, she continues to grow into her own legacy—one built on creativity, compassion, and the enduring love of a father who believed in her from the very beginning.