Paris Jackson voiced « love and respect » for her family after missing aunt Janet Jackson’s performance at the Billboard Music Awards.
May 21 (UPI) — Paris Jackson spoke out about family drama Monday after skipping the 2018 Billboard Music Awards.
The 20-year-old actress and model voiced « love and respect » for her family in a series of posts on Instagram Stories after fans criticized her for missing aunt Janet Jackson ‘s performance at the awards show Sunday.
« Please do not tell me/demand/try to control how I handle my relationship with the people in my life, specifically my family, » Paris Jackson, the daughter of late singer Michael Jackson, wrote.
« I understand that some you feel some sort of connection or need to be a part of our lives considering you watched us grow up, » she acknowledged. « However, I am handling my situation exactly how my father did. And I am keeping it that way. »
« I will always have love and respect for my family. ALWAYS, » the star said. « There is nothing more or less than that, that you need to know. »
Janet Jackson performed and received the Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards. The 52-year-old singer is the younger sister of Michael Jackson, who died at age 50 in June 2009. In addition to Paris, Michael was dad to sons Prince and Blanket.
