Janet Jackson Criticizes Michael Biopic in Family Clash

Family tensions within the Jackson clan erupted following a private screening of the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic in Los Angeles last week, as Janet Jackson sharply criticized the film while her brother Jermaine defended it, leading to a heated confrontation.

More than 60 family members gathered for the event, where Jermaine's son, Jaafar Jackson, portrays his uncle Michael in the film titled "Michael." The biopic, produced by Michael Jackson's estate, chronicles the singer's rise from his early days with the Jackson 5 to his status as a global superstar. Insiders described an initially enthusiastic atmosphere, with relatives laughing and applauding during the screening. However, the mood shifted abruptly after the lights came up when Janet, 59, began voicing strong objections to nearly every aspect of the production.

According to people present, Janet took issue with the acting, makeup, dialogue delivery and even the actors' movements, declaring the film unworthy of approval. Jermaine, 71, who has been closely involved in the project, quickly pushed back. He reportedly stood up and told his sister, "You are going to miss this wave. You are so jealous, just get on the wave."...