Prince, Paris, and Bigi, the children of Michael Jackson, have been in the public eye since birth. The world was shocked on June 25, 2009, when the legendary singer passed away, leaving his three children without a father. This article looks at their childhood in Neverland Ranch and how their lives have changed now that they are adults.
Debbie Rowe
Michael Jackson was first married to Lisa Marie Presley, but they divorced in 1996, as Presley did not want to have children. Concerned about his future as a father, Michael later married Debbie Rowe, who worked as an assistant for the dermatologist treating his vitiligo. The two married on November 13, 1996, and although their marriage lasted only two years, Debbie gave birth to two of his children.
The Birth of Prince
Michael and Debbie’s first child, Michael Joseph Jackson Jr., was born on February 13, 1997, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was quickly given the nickname Prince. Unlike a traditional marriage, Michael and Debbie’s relationship was mostly focused on starting a family. After Prince’s birth, Michael brought him home to Neverland Ranch, while Debbie stayed with a friend.
Welcoming Paris
Debbie announced her second pregnancy in November 1997, and on April 3, 1998, Paris Michael Katherine Jackson was born. Her name was inspired by both her father and Michael’s mother, Katherine. Like Prince, she was taken to Neverland shortly after birth, where she spent her early years in a unique environment filled with amusement rides and animals.
The Youngest, Bigi
Michael’s third child, Prince Michael Jackson II, was born on February 21, 2002, through a surrogate mother whose identity was never revealed. Michael nicknamed him Blanket, explaining that a blanket represents love and protection. The world first saw him when Michael held him over a hotel balcony in Berlin, a moment that received intense media attention.
Life in Neverland
Growing up in Neverland Ranch was different from a typical childhood. The estate had a private amusement park, zoo, and themed attractions. Michael made sure his children had a magical upbringing, dressing them in unique outfits and often disguising their faces in public to protect their privacy.
Life After Michael’s Passing
When Michael passed away in 2009, his mother, Katherine Jackson, took custody of the children. They slowly transitioned into a more conventional lifestyle, moving to a private community in Calabasas and attending school for the first time. Despite the challenges, the three siblings have continued to honor their father’s legacy while carving their own paths in life.
