“Too Old For Her!” Michael Jackson’s Daughter is getting married, but the Age Difference Sparks Controversy

3 months ago

Love is blooming for Paris Jackson, who recently said “yes” to actor Justin Long. At 27, the model and musician is embracing this exciting new chapter — but even amid wedding preparations, she’s keeping the memory of her father, the legendary Michael Jackson, close to her heart. Their bond remains an emotional anchor as she looks ahead to her future.

“Her dad is always front and center on her mind, she still feels incredibly connected to him, so it’s important to her that he be a big presence for her at the wedding,” a source close to the 27-year-old told a news outlet.

Paris and Justin first connected in June 2023 after working together on her 2022 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Their bond quickly went from professional to romantic.

When asked by Entertainment Tonight if she was on “Cloud Nine” after getting engaged, Paris admitted, “It’s terrifying. It’s a leap. It’s exciting, and it’s thrilling, and it’s a big step.” She added, “I know that I made the right choice.”

Now, the Habit actress is knee-deep in wedding planning, “I just started working with a wedding planner... He’s absolutely wonderful. We’re working on venues and dresses.”

To honor her dad, a source shared, “A lot of ideas are being thrown around like having a chair reserved for him with a photo of him on it or having his music be a part of the night.”

Paris also shared that she and her fiancé designed her engagement ring together, saying she wanted it to be both sustainable and eco-friendly. They incorporated her lucky number, “7,” by including seven stones in the ring.

Though they confirmed the engagement in December 2024, fans first noticed a gorgeous ring on Paris back in September at Paris Fashion Week.

“Paris isn’t the type to give wedding planners too much rope, and will be adding her own touches throughout. Most importantly, she wants to keep Michael as close to her as possible.”

Fans keep noticing one thing.

Meanwhile, fans have been buzzing about her fiancé — not just for the engagement, but because he’s relatively unknown to the public. Some were initially confused, thinking she was engaged to the actor Justin Long, but it’s just a name coincidence. Despite the mix-up, what matters most is how happy Paris looks — and how personally she’s shaping her big day.

“Ok, DIFFERENT Justin Long. Got it. Phew.” © texxed / Reddit

“Dude needs to change his name. There’s only 1 Justin Long!” © unknown / Reddit

Additionally, fans couldn’t help but notice the couple’s age gap — Paris is 27, while Justin is 47. Some felt the difference was too significant, sparking discussions online about the relationship. One person wrote, “He’s way too old for her.”