The only daughter of the late “King of Pop,” Paris Jackson, has spoken openly about the struggles that shaped her teenage years. In a raw and candid interview with Rolling Stone magazine, the young heiress revealed a history of addiction, depression, and trauma that began after the loss of her father, Michael Jackson. Her story sheds light not only on the challenges of growing up in the public eye but also on the silent battles faced by many dealing with grief and mental illness.
Paris admitted that her pain ran far deeper than the world realized. Though she made headlines in 2013 after a suicide attempt, she disclosed that it had not been an isolated incident. “I tried to commit suicide several times,” she confessed, explaining that depression and substance abuse pushed her into dark places. That year, overwhelmed by despair, she tried to end her life by slitting her wrists.
The root of her suffering, she explained, was the profound loss of her father in 2009. His sudden death, when Paris was just eleven years old, left her devastated. “They always say time heals, but it really doesn’t,” she reflected. “You just end up getting used to it. I lost the one thing that mattered most to me.” For Paris, grief was not something that faded with time—it became a constant shadow in her life.
In the interview, she also shared a painful revelation about being sexually assaulted by a stranger at the age of fourteen. The experience deepened her feelings of isolation and mistrust, and she admitted that she struggled to cope without a strong support system. It was in this vulnerable period that drugs and depression took hold, threatening her safety and well-being.
Despite the darkness, Paris emphasized that her journey was not without hope. Therapy, rehabilitation, and a growing sense of purpose have allowed her to begin healing. She acknowledged that speaking out was a way to reclaim her story and encourage others to seek help when facing similar struggles.
Her candor is both heartbreaking and inspiring. By sharing her experiences of loss, trauma, and recovery, Paris Jackson highlights the importance of open conversations about mental health. Her story is a reminder that even those born into fame and privilege are not immune to pain—and that survival can itself be an act of courage.
