A career built in his own way

When Paris decided to launch her career, she didn’t seek to capitalize on the Jackson name. In 2017, she signed with IMG Models and appeared in campaigns for *Vogue* and *Harper’s Bazaar*. Her bohemian style, her tattoos, her rejection of conventional beauty standards… she imposes her own aesthetic, without compromise.

In film, she made her debut in 2018 in *Gringo*, alongside Charlize Theron. She also appeared in the series *Star* and the film *The Turning*. On the music front, she founded the band The Soundflowers and released an EP in 2020, which she describes as “melancholy folk rock.” She has no intention of imitating her father. “I’m not trying to fill his shoes,” she says. “I’m trying to fill my own.”

Honoring his father, without losing himself

Paris keeps a photo of Michael on her nightstand. She has a tattoo of the *Dangerous* album cover on her forearm, and his signature somewhere on her skin. These are intimate, personal gestures that speak of filial love more than worship.

She also doesn’t hesitate to speak out when the subject of her father comes up. In particular, she refuted the documentary *Leaving Neverland*, which she calls a “lie.” And she always reiterates one essential point: “I’m not here to defend him. I’m here to love him. He was my father. He was a person. He was complex. And I miss him every day.”

A committed voice on the issues that matter

Paris Jackson doesn’t just post pretty pictures. She uses her platform to talk about mental health, prevention, LGBTQ+ rights, and the environment. She launched a podcast called *Unfiltered*, where she interviews celebrities about their personal struggles.

“Mental health isn’t something to be ashamed of,” she says. “It’s something you can talk about. Something you can heal from. And something that helps you grow.” By sharing her own struggles, she reaches out to those going through difficult times. A simple yet powerful gesture.

To live for her, and that’s already a lot.

Today, Paris lives in Los Angeles surrounded by her animals. She continues to create, to act, to sing, to shape her life in her own image. When asked what legacy she wants to leave, she takes a moment to reflect before answering softly: “I don’t know if I want a legacy. I just want to live. To love. To create. To be kind. To help others. That’s enough.”

And what if that was the real strength: deciding that who you are is more than enough?