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La Toya Jackson Shares Personal Update Following Health Concerns
There's simply no bad blood between these two.
Amid rumors of a feud between her siblings Janet Jackson and Jermaine Jackson, La Toya Jackson set the record straight at the Los Angeles premiere of the biopic Michael.
"There was absolutely no problem whatsoever," La Toya told Entertainment Tonight on April 20 at the premiere of the film based on Michael Jackson's life. "And please believe it."
In Michael—which hits theaters on April 24—Jaafar Jackson, son of Jermaine, plays the King of Pop.
The film follows Michael as he catapults to superstardom as a solo artist after his years in The Jackson 5, comprised of him and his siblings: Jackie Jackson, 74, Jermaine, 71, Marlon Jackson, 69, and Tito Jackson, who passed away in 2024.
Michael's sister Janet, meanwhile, is noticeably absent in the biopic. According to La Toya, the "All For You" singer had been approached to be featured in the Antoine Fuqua-directed film, but chose not to.
"She was asked and she kindly declined," La Toya told Variety on April 20. "So you have to respect her wishes."
As for whether any of her other siblings would be portrayed in a potential second installment of Michael, La Toya said the answer isn't necessarily black or white.
"I'm not sure," she explained to ET. "That's a question for the producers and the filmmaker, and the studio." She added, "I hope so."
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While Michael's estate is involved in the project and the "Beat It" singer's son Prince Jackson executive produced the film, his daughter Paris Jackson has been vocal about her criticism of Michael.
However, La Toya has only positive feedback to say about the biopic, including Jaafar's portrayal of her late brother.
"I've seen the movie and fabulous job—absolutely fantastic," she told E! News’ Will Marfuggi at the Los Angeles premiere. "He just embodied my brother and I'm so proud."
Take a closer look at the Grammy winner's family life throughout the years.
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Rare Red Carpet Appearance
Prince Jackson, Paris Jackson and Bigi Jackson hit the red carpet for the opening night of MJ: The Musical in March 2024.
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Winning Awards
Bigi appeared with his brother Prince and friends at the Santa Monica Film Festival in February 2024. Michael's youngest son had won the award for Best Drama for his short film Rochelles, his directorial and screenwriting debut.
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Happy Halloween
Prince and Bigi appeared at their family's annual Thriller Night celebration in 2022.
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Diamond Birthday Celebration
Prince and Paris attended the Michael Jackson Diamond Birthday Celebration at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
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All Glammed Up
Prince and Paris made it a family night out at the 2022 Harold and Carole Pump Foundation Gala at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., in August 2022.
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Brother & Sister
Prince and Paris appeared in a YouTube video in 2021.
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Brothers' Night Out
Prince and Bigi appeared at their family's annual Thriller Night celebration in 2019.
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Strike a Pose
The two posed at Prince's costume party at Jackson Family Home on Oct. 27, 2017.
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Sibling Love
Walking hand-in-hand, the two attended the mothers2mothers and The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation Benefit Dinner on October 24, 2017, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Family Photo
Prince wrote on Instagram, "It was an honor to be a part of @officialsiggyjackson wedding with my sis @parisjackson."
Silly Time
The sibling showed off their silly side over the summer on Instragram.
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Step and Repeat
The trio of siblings arrived at the Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour in Los Angeles on January 27, 2012.
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Hand in Hand
Prince and Paris attend the hand and footprint ceremony at Graumann's Chinese Theater in Los Angeles January 26, 2012.
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Honoring Dad
Bigi, Prince and Paris appear together at the hand and footprint ceremony.
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Meet the Press
The duo stood together as they attended the press conference for Goin' Back To Indiana: Can You Feel It at the Majestic Star Hotel Lakeshore Ballroom on August 29, 2012 in Gary, Ind.
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No Hoosiers Here
On Aug. 30, 2012, the siblings attended the St. Paul Saints Vs. The Gary SouthShore RailCats baseball game at U.S. Steel Yard in their father's hometown of Gary, Ind.
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Dad's Memorial
The trio appeared on stage during the memorial service for their father at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on July 7, 2009.
Birthday Tribute
The kids celebrated with dad in this throwback pic shared by Prince.
Family Memories
Prince shared this family photo on what would have been Michael's 64th birthday on Instagram.
Jackson Family
Prince, Paris and Bigi, then nicknamed Blanket, appear with their dad in this throwback pic the eldest of his children shared on what would have been his 64th birthday in 2022.
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