Watch:Michael Jackson’s Daughter Paris Jackson Details First Meeting Her Mom Debbie Rowe at Age 15
Paris Jackson has always been ready to rock with her mom Debbie Rowe
The “Let Down” singer—who was primarily raised by dad Michael Jackson until his death in 2009 and then grandmother Katherine Jackson—detailed her first meeting with Rowe at 15 years old. And as she revealed, it was far from awkward despite her unconventional upbringing
“I remember coming downstairs and she was in the living room with my grandma,” Paris, now 28, recounted on the Aug. 12 episode of the Call Her Daddypodcast. I came in and I was just like, ‘Hey, mom.'”
And after Rowe, 67, greeted her with an equally casual “hi,” Paris said the two “talked for a second” before going out and spending the day together
“She’s a [Sagittarius] so she’s got the fire, and I’m an Aries so I got the fire,” the model explained of how they clicked so quickly. “We’re very similar.”
Plus, Paris understood “how expectations can f–k us up” as humans, so she didn’t have any while being introduced to Rowe, who is also mom to her 29-year-old brother Prince Jackson. (The biological mother of Bigi “Blanket” Jackson, 24, has never been publicly identified.)
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Inside Paris Jackson’s Close Bond With Mom Debbie Rowe
“When I walk into something and I don’t have expectations, it creates this really cool space for something organic to just blossom,” Paris continued, adding that walking into a relationship with expectations can lead to disappointment or “resentment.”
In the years that followed, her and her mom’s bond has only strengthened. In fact, the Swarm actress celebrates Mother’s Day with Rowe
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“It’s cool,” Paris shared 2021 appearance on Red Table Talk. “Getting to know her, seeing how similar we are, getting into what kind of music she likes—and she really likes country and folk.”
She added, “We look a lot alike. It’s just cool having her as a friend. It’s very chill, which I love. It’s the perfect word to describe it.”
To see Paris and her brothers throughout the years, read on
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for LionsgateThriller NightMichael Jackson’s eldest son Prince Jackson (second from left) joined uncle Marlon Jackson, cousin Jaafar Jackson and his dad’s siblings Jackie Jackson, La Toya Jackson and Jermaine Jackson at the April 20, 2026 premiere of Michael in Los Angeles. Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for Universal PicturesNot aloneBigi Jackson (second from right) was here with older brother Prince and uncles Marlon and Jackie at Michael’s April 10, 2026 showing in Berlin. Prince Jackson/InstagramThe Way She Makes Him FeelMolly Schirmang is very much Prince’s lover. Announcing their engagement in August 2025, Prince reflected on their eight years together. “Molly and I have spent a lot of time together and made incredible memories,” he wrote on Instagram. “We’ve traveled the world, graduated and grown so much together. I’m excited for this next chapter in our lives as we continue to grow and make great memories.”Photo by John Phillips/Getty ImagesRare Red Carpet AppearanceParis Jackson joined brothers Prince and Bigi at the opening night of MJ: The Musical in March 2024.Instagram / Prince JacksonWinning MovesAfter making his directorial and screenwriting debut with his short film Rochelles, Bigi turned up to the Santa Monica Film Festival in February 2024 with brother Prince and some friends to accept the award for Best Drama.Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesHappy HalloweenPrince and Bigi appeared at their family’s annual Thriller Night celebration in 2022.Gabe Ginsberg/FilmMagicDiamond Birthday CelebrationPrince and Paris attended the August 2018 Michael Jackson Diamond Birthday Celebration at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.Rodin Eckenroth/Getty ImagesAll Glammed UpPrince and Paris made it a family night out at the 2022 Harold and Carole Pump Foundation Gala at Los Angeles’ Beverly Hilton in August 2022.YouTubeBrother & SisterProving he’s always in her heart, Paris appeared with Prince in a 2021 YouTube video. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty ImagesBrothers’ Night OutJackson brothers, assemble. A hockey jersey-clad Prince and Bigi (in a Captain America shirt) attended the family’s annual Thriller Night celebration in 2019.Gabriel Olsen/FilmMagicStrike a PoseA costumed Paris and Prince posed at his October 2017 costume party at the Jackson family estate. Tibrina Hobson/Getty ImagesSibling LoveWalking hand-in-hand, Prince and Paris attended the October 2017 mothers2mothers and The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation Benefit Dinner in Beverly Hills, Calif.InstagramFamily Photo”It was an honor,” Prince wrote on Instagram of attending cousin Siggy Jackson’s September 2017 wedding with Paris.VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty ImagesStep and RepeatThe trio of siblings arrived at the January 2012 Cirque du Soleil production, Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour in Los Angeles.Mark Sullivan/WireImageHand in HandPrince and Paris put their best foot forward at a January 2012 hand and footprint ceremony at Graumann’s Chinese Theater in Los Angeles.Mark Sullivan/WireImageHonoring DadBigi, Prince and Paris sat together for the ceremony.Tasos Katopodis/Getty ImagesMeet the PressReturning to their dad’s roots, Prince and Paris posed at the August 2012 press conference for the Goin’ Back To Indiana: Can You Feel It tour in Gary, Ind. Tasos Katopodis/Getty ImagesSeventh Inning StretchDuring that same trip to Michael’s hometown, Paris and Prince watched the Gary SouthShore RailCats take on the St. Paul Saints. MARK J. TERRILL/AFP/Getty ImagesRemembering DadAttending Michael’s July 2009 memorial service at L.A.’s Staples Center, the siblings leaned on one another.InstagramBirthday TributeOn Aug. 29, 2022 Prince honored his dad’s birthday by sharing a carousel of family photos on Instagram. InstagramFamily Memories”Happy birthday to the greatest!” Prince wrote, recognizing what would have been Michael’s 64th birthday. InstagramJackson FamilyThe way he made them feel? “Miss you more and more,” Prince wrote in the 2022 Instagram tribute, “but I love you more and more with each day.”For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
