Paris Jackson keeps father relationship private

Paris Jackson, the 28-year-old daughter of the late Michael Jackson, has spoken publicly about her decision to keep her personal relationship with her father private, rejecting past pressures to perform public tributes. In a recent appearance on the "Trying Not to Die" podcast with host Jack Osbourne, Jackson explained her evolving perspective on grief and public expectation.

Jackson, who was 11 when her father died in 2009, said she once felt obligated to share details of her life and her bond with her father. She described a significant shift in her thinking over the last few years, stating she no longer believes she owes the public anything. She specifically addressed the expectation to post on social media for occasions like her father's birthday, the anniversary of his death, or Father's Day, calling such acts "performative."

"I don't want it to feel performative," Jackson said. She explained that mimicking the expressions of fans felt inauthentic to her own experience. "I'm not going to express my love in a copycat way, copying someone that didn't know him. Because I did. That was my best friend."

She emphasized the value of privacy, saying her current relationship with her...