The legend’s two brothers had a nasty fight. Michael Jackson’s relatives at the private screening of the film about him
More than 60 members of the family of the late pop king Michael Jackson attended a private screening in Los Angeles of the film Michael , which opens in theaters worldwide on April 24 and stars Jaafar Jackson, the son of the singer’s brother Jermaine Jackson , as his legendary uncle. An insider tells Page Six that while the atmosphere was initially relaxed, after the screening, Jacko’s sister Janet Jackson, 59, launched a furious attack on the production, criticizing the acting and makeup, among other things.
Michael Jackson’s siblings had a big fight
She found something negative in almost every scene: in the acting, the makeup, the way the actors spoke, even the way they walked. It was Janet who decided, in front of everyone in the room, that this film would not win her approval.
– the source whispered.
The situation escalated when 71-year-old Jermaine Jackson had had enough, stood up, and sharply confronted Janet.
You’re going to miss this wave.
Jermaine allegedly told his brother, according to an insider.
You’re so jealous — just ride the wave!
The raw exchange shocked the room, especially the younger members of the family, who had never seen such open disagreement between Jacko’s siblings before. Several relatives sided with Jermaine, who played a key role in the making of the film, and with Jaafar, who grew up listening to his uncle’s music, in the film. The 29-year-old actor was widely praised by those who saw early cuts of the film for capturing Michael’s voice, posture and dancing style.
Family insiders say Jermaine sees the project as a redemption for the Jackson brand and his biggest chance to reconnect with the audience that once followed the family with near-religious devotion since his younger brother’s death in 2009. That memory has been overshadowed by the tragic death of Michael Jackson and allegations of child abuse , although the singer was never convicted of such a crime during his lifetime.
Many believe that Janet’s outburst stems from a deep-rooted conflict: Jacko’s sister was the one who most supported Michael’s daughter, 27-year-old Paris Jackson, in her legal battle against the executors of the singer’s estate, and this dispute has also caused tension between the siblings, cousins, and advisors, who disagree on how to run the late pop king’s empire.
