Paris Jackson Breaks Silence on $3M Inheritance Criticism: “No Check Can Buy This”

Paris Jackson Addresses People Who Are 'Mad Again' About Her for Performing on Anniversary of Dad Michael Jackson's Death
Paris Jackson, daughter of the late Michael Jackson, is pushing back against public criticism over her reported $3 million annual pension from her father’s estate. The 27-year-old singer, actress, and model responded after online chatter accused her of living a life of unchecked luxury funded solely by her inheritance.

Setting the Record Straight

In a candid statement, Jackson addressed the assumptions surrounding her wealth. “People assume I’m just spending recklessly because of where I come from,” she said. “That’s not the truth. I work hard, I pay my own bills, and I’ve built my own career outside of my father’s name.”

Jackson, who fronts the alternative folk band The Soundflowers and has acted in films and TV, explained that her creative work is self-financed. She credits her late father for instilling values that go beyond wealth. “My dad taught us about discipline and hard work. The money I receive is not a ticket to entitlement, it’s a reminder of the responsibility I carry as his daughter.”

More Than Money

While the conversation has focused heavily on finances, Jackson revealed the emotional toll of public judgment. Losing her father at just 11 years old, she says, shaped her life far more than any financial support could. “It’s frustrating that people think my life is easy just because of the pension,” she shared. “Losing my father at such a young age wasn’t easy. No amount of money replaces that. What I have, I try to honor by living with purpose and by continuing the work I believe in.”
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Her response resonated with many, particularly when she stated, “Yes, I receive support from my father’s estate. But I’m also an artist, a worker, and a human being who has dreams of my own. That’s something no check can buy.”

Fans Show Support

Following her remarks, fans flooded social media with messages of encouragement, praising her honesty and independence. Supporters highlighted Jackson’s activism in mental health awareness and environmental causes as evidence of her commitment to building a meaningful life beyond her father’s legacy.

For many, her words transformed criticism into admiration — a reminder that even those born into fame can face unfair assumptions and must fight to define themselves on their own terms.