Family drama erupts after Paris Jackson calls off engagement — here’s what really happened

Paris Jackson's decision to end her engagement has made headlines, but the real story is much bigger than that. It started as a simple breakup but now has turned into a bigger family fight over Michael Jackson's huge estate and the growing pressure on his daughter.

What made Paris Jackson break off her engagement?

Paris Jackson said on July 31, 2025, that she and actor Justin Long had broken up after being together for almost three years. It looked like a love issue, but reports say that money and family problems were a much bigger problem than love.

How is the Jackson estate causing problems?

Many people think that Paris will get her father's money when she turns 30, but the estate is still being run by a court-appointed manager. People who aren't legal beneficiaries are said to have pushed Paris to ask for more money, which makes people think she is being manipulated. People have even asked her lawyer and advisor, Craig Peters, about how much power he has, as per a report by Blast.


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What problems is Paris dealing with in her own life?

In the middle of all the estate drama, Paris still puts her health first. She celebrated five years of being sober earlier this year after having problems with heroin addiction. She thanked the internet for giving her the chance to live fully, make music, and deal with life's ups and downs without drugs, as per a report by Blast.

What about her connection with Justin Long?

Paris and Justin Long's engagement seemed to be going well, and they were even making plans for their wedding as recently as June. They were last seen together at the premiere of Paris's movie One Spoon of Chocolate at the Tribeca Festival. But that moment on the red carpet marked the end of a chapter now that they are officially broken up.

What does Paris think about love and marriage?

Paris has said before that she isn't against marriage, but her main interests are spirituality and music. She has said that having kids might be possible in the future, but for now, her journey is all about growing as a person and being creative.

FAQs

What made Paris Jackson break off her engagement?
Paris confirmed the breakup, but sources say that financial and family pressures related to Michael Jackson's estate may have played a role.

Will Paris get Michael Jackson's money?
Not directly. The estate is still managed by court-appointed executors, so she only has limited access.