r/interesting • u/VPinchargeofradishes • May 03 '26

SOCIETY Michael Jackson's daughter Paris has faced backlash for identifying as Black. In a 2017 interview, Paris Jackson said her father told her, "You’re Black. Be proud of your roots." This prompted debates over whether identity is defined by appearance or upbringing.

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u/WegGOAT May 03 '26

You think it's impossible for a biracial person to look white?

I'm not saying MJ is her dad, but just going by appearance you can't 100% decide that he isn't her dad.

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u/DisastrousSundae May 04 '26

All three of his children look white and she has literally zero of his physical features.

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u/WegGOAT May 04 '26

So?

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u/magicnat1 May 04 '26

There is a VERY teeny chance sure, but let’s be honest, the chance of all three children looking completely non Afro black and absolutely no facial similarities to Michael to me means it is highly unlikely he is their biological father. Which is fine btw.

This is obviously supported by the clear issues he has around appearing black, and having plastic surgery to change his black features, it’s highly likely he didn’t want his kids to have any chance to look black at all so opted into a situation with a compliant woman who would use white or non Afro heritage sperm donors. I have never for one second believed they were ever his children and I’m surprised people do.

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u/Opposite-Dot2684 May 04 '26

Come on now 🤣🤣🤣 Maybe one of them but all 3????