Paris Jackson recently responded to media speculation about her being photographed crying in public. She clarified the reason behind her tears in a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter).
The response came after Daily Mail published an article suggesting her emotional state was connected to the anniversary of her father Michael Jackson’s death. Jackson directly addressed these claims to set the record straight.
“Those are breakup tears,” Jackson said. “Y’all are f*cking reaching again.”
Jackson made the comment in response to Daily Mail’s article titled “Paris Jackson sparks concern as she appears to cry during solo walk weeks after dad Michael’s death anniversary.” Jackson’s statement indicates her emotional state was related to her recent separation from fiancé Justin Long rather than the suggested connection to her father’s death anniversary.
This public clarification sheds light on Jackson’s personal life and her ongoing relationship with media coverage that often connects her emotional moments to her father’s legacy.
Parade confirmed that Paris Jackson and Justin Long had been engaged since 2024. Their relationship was first publicly confirmed in 2022 after meeting backstage at The Tonight Show. The couple had kept their romance relatively private, sharing only glimpses of their life together through social media and collaborative projects.
Hola revealed that just months ago, wedding planning was actively underway. The planning included efforts to select a dress and venue. The publication noted that the wedding date had even been chosen by an astrologer, reflecting Paris’s Los Angeles roots and personal beliefs.
This breakup marks a significant change in Paris’s personal life. The change comes after years marked not only by public attention due to her family legacy but also by her outspoken advocacy related to her own past struggles. Wikipedia documented that she has previously spoken about overcoming traumatic experiences during her teens. She revealed in 2020 that her time at a therapeutic boarding school involved abuse that resulted in lasting PTSD.
The incident highlights Jackson’s continued efforts to separate her personal experiences from the constant media speculation that often ties her emotional moments to her father’s death anniversary. This demonstrates her desire for privacy and accurate reporting of her life events.
