This article looks at what it was like growing up Jackson at the Neverland Ranch, and the lives of Michael Jackson’s children now that they’re all grown up – from graduating college to modeling and acting, and even a YouTube series!
Debbie Rowe
Michael Jackson was married to Lisa Marie Presley for 2 years, but the couple separated in 1996 with Presley refusing to have children. Jackson was said to be worried that he would never have children of his own. Jackson’s second wife was a woman named Debbie Rowe. Michael and Debbie had met while she was a dermatologist assistant who had treated his vitiligo. The pair courted and were married on November 13, 1996. The relationship would only last two years, but she would give birth to 2 children in that time.
A Prince Is Born
The first child of Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe, named Michael Joseph Jackson Jr., was born February 13, 1997 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. The couple quickly decided on the perfect nickname for the son of the king of pop: Prince. Debbie and Michael were not a conventional couple, and their marriage was more to do with providing the singer with a family. Shortly after Prince was born, Michael brought the newborn child to his home, Neverland Ranch, while Debbie stayed with a friend.
Cute As A Button
Michael loved doing photoshoots with his children and dressing them up in adorable outfits. Prince looks cute as a button in this very 90s photo, complete with bow tie and big brown eyes. Prince has very fond memories of his childhood at Neverland and says that Michael was a great father who wanted them to live the childhood of their dreams. Prince has stated on numerous occasions how much he misses Michael and how he honors him every day by remembering him.
Paris Arrives
Rowe announced that she was pregnant with Jackson’s second child in November 1997, and on April 3, 1998, a little blue-eyed babe named Paris Michael Katherine Jackson was born. Her middle names come from Michael and his mother, Katherine. As he had done with Prince, Michael took Katherine to the Neverland Ranch soon after the birth. This would be their childhood home, and quite an unconventional one at that, complete with theme park rides and even a petting zoo!
Her Own Private Carousel
Life for Paris and Prince at Neverland Ranch looks like every kid’s dream! The ranch that Jackson bought in 1988 was transformed into an amusement park with a carousel, rollercoaster, and a real zoo. The kids loved to play in this ultimate fairytale land, and Paris looks adorable in her flowered dress as she rides her own private carousel. The children couldn’t go on the rides all the time, but when they were done studying they could make the most of it!
Impeccably Styled
Michael Jackson was always known for his flamboyant, yet impeccably styled, outfits, and the ones he picked for his children were no exception! This photo shows Prince and Paris posing on this beautiful motorcycle and looking very stylish! Michael often dressed Paris in very girly clothes, choosing mary-jane shoes, lots of bows, and very classic dresses. Prince, on the other hand, often wore shirts and slacks which is a style he has also adopted by choice in his adult life.
