For Paris, however, the subject has never been simply a famous criminal case.
She was a child grieving her father while millions of strangers debated his life, death and legacy.
Creating an Identity of Her Own
As an adult, Paris has increasingly built a career separate from her father’s.
She has worked as a model and actor, but music has become a particularly important form of expression.
Her work has developed its own identity rather than attempting to recreate Michael Jackson’s sound or image. Her official catalog continues to feature her own releases and projects.
That distinction matters.
Having one of the most famous surnames in entertainment can open doors, but it can also make individuality extraordinarily difficult.
Almost anything Paris does can be compared with her father.
Her appearance.
Her music.
Her interviews.
Even her private struggles.
