Paris Jackson opened up about her coming out experience while on the red couch with “Red Table Talk” co-host and good friend Willow Smith.
The 23-year-old daughter of the late Michael Jackson revealed she began to live as her authentic self at 14 years old but talking to her family was difficult.
After Michael died in 2009 at 50 years old, Paris’ grandmother, Katherine Jackson, became guardian to her and her two brothers, Prince and Blanket (known now as Bigi).
Katherine is a devout Jehovah’s Witness and Paris said the family refers to holiday gatherings as “family reunions” as part of the religion.
“My family is very religious and homosexuality is just very taboo and they don’t like to talk about it,” Paris explained. “It’s not really accepted.”
The musician added, “I’ve gotten to a point where I respect them and I have love for them… I respect their beliefs. I respect their religion.”
Paris admitted she did feel “alone” and “excluded” at first because she has dated men and women, but luckily her brothers and longtime family friend Omer Bhatti have been very supportive.
(Excerpt) Read more in: Fox News