LOS ANGELES — Prince Jackson is opening up about the unique experience of being raised by the "King of Pop," recalling a moment from his youth that was more frightening than famous.
In a recent appearance on Australia’s Sunrise program, the 29-year-old shared that he and his siblings were once left "terrified" by their father's most iconic work: the "Thriller" music video.
The ‘Real’ Nightmare
While the rest of the world saw the 1982 video as a groundbreaking feat of special effects, Prince and his siblings were led to believe something far more sinister. Prince revealed that Michael Jackson, known for his playful and prank-filled personality, convinced his children that the transformations were not movie magic.
"He told us that it was real," Prince admitted. "Like it wasn't special effects or anything like that."
The young Jacksons watched in genuine horror as their father morphed into a werewolf and a zombie on screen, believing they were witnessing a real supernatural event.
A "Magical" Normalcy
Despite the high-profile pranks and the surreal surroundings of the Neverland Ranch—where giraffes and elephants were a common sight in the backyard—Prince described his upbringing as deeply grounded in family.
Family Bonds: The family spent their downtime reading, playing board games, and watching movies together.
Mitigating Isolation: Michael made significant efforts to ensure his children didn't feel lonely, surrounding them with a large extended family of over 40 cousins.
Parental Style: Prince described his father as "awesome" and noted that Michael would always get down on his children's level to play and create stories.
Continuing the Story
Prince’s reflections come at a significant time for the family legacy. He served as a producer on the new biographical film Michael, which stars his cousin Jaafar Jackson. The film, which recently premiered in Los Angeles, explores the superstar's life and career through the late 1980s.
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