Paris Jackson Explains Decision to End Engagement to Justin Long

Paris Jackson has revealed the personal reasoning behind her decision to end her engagement to music producer Justin Long, describing it as a necessary choice for her own happiness. The 28-year-old musician discussed the breakup during an appearance on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast with host Alex Cooper, an episode that aired on August 12, 2026. Jackson and Long became engaged in December 2024 after dating for approximately two years, and she confirmed their split in 2025.

In the podcast interview, Jackson explained that the decision was not made lightly and came after a period of significant self-reflection. She acknowledged that she had previously attempted to end the relationship but was often held back by an internal voice questioning whether things might improve if she simply stayed longer. "There were times where I did try and end it," she recalled, "but there was this little voice being like, 'But what if, however long down the line,' and this is a voice that a lot of us have, of 'if I had just hung in there a little bit longer, it would have gotten better.'"

Jackson stated that she ultimately leaned on a team of professionals, including a therapist and a clinical...