US EditionMichael Jackson Fans Pack Hollywood for Biopic Premiere
- On Monday, Hollywood hosted the Los Angeles premiere of 'Michael,' a biopic chronicling Michael Jackson's life starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson, before the film opens in U.S. theaters on Friday, April 24, 2026.
- Director Antoine Fuqua called the event a 'beautiful' opportunity to support the singer's legacy, with family members including siblings Jackie Jackson and Marlon Jackson attending to witness their history portrayed onscreen.
- Jaafar called portraying his uncle 'surreal,' earning praise from his uncles for his 'wonderful job,' while Jackie noted, 'When I watch the movie, I think I'm watching Michael on the stage.'
- La Toya Jackson, 69, became the center of attention at The Dolby Theatre, sharing she cried three times watching the film and expressed pride seeing her father, Joe Jackson, portrayed onscreen.
- Following the event, some fans expressed concern regarding La Toya's appearance; the entertainer previously told the Daily Mail she maintains her slim physique through a plant-based diet of organic, cruciferous vegetables.
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