Paris Jackson, the daughter of the late Michael Jackson, has officially called off her engagement to music producer Justin Long. After months of planning their wedding and appearing together in public, the couple has gone their separate ways.
Emotional Confirmation from Paris Jackson
On Thursday, July 31, the 27-year-old singer confirmed the breakup in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Referring to emotional photos published earlier in July by Daily Mail, Paris wrote that she was crying “breakup tears” at the time.
Though she didn’t go into too many details, the message made it clear that the couple had ended things after what seemed like a deep and meaningful relationship.
From Dreamy Engagement to Sudden Split
Paris and Justin announced their engagement in December last year. In a since-deleted Instagram post, Paris wrote, “I couldn’t dream of anyone more perfect,” adding that life with Justin over the years had been a “whirlwind.”
The two seemed happy and committed, especially as Paris had shared that she was in full wedding-planning mode just last month.
Wedding Plans Were Already Underway
In June, Paris told Access Hollywood that everything for the wedding was already being arranged. “The dress is being made, the venue has been picked, and the date has been picked by an astrologer,” she said, joking that her love for crystals and astrology comes from growing up in Los Angeles.
Justin also showed support during this time, appearing with Paris at the Tribeca Festival premiere of her film One Spoon of Chocolate.
A Look at Paris Jackson’s Views on Love
Paris has always been open about her relationships and identity. In a 2021 episode of Red Table Talk, she explained that while she’s not against marriage, her main focus is spirituality and music. She said she’s open to having children “maybe” someday.
On her Facebook Watch series Unfiltered: Paris Jackson and Gabriel Glenn, she shared that she has dated “more women than men” and doesn’t feel limited by gender labels. “I say I’m gay because I guess I am,” she explained, adding that love for her is about the person — not their gender or body.
A Focus on Music and Sobriety
Despite the breakup, Paris has continued to focus on her music and personal growth. She celebrated five years of sobriety from alcohol and heroin addiction in January and has remained open about her journey.
She released her debut album Wilted in 2020 and has followed it up with several EPs and singles. This summer, she’s been touring with the band Incubus and shared a happy update on July 18: “It’s been a hell of a summer so far,” she wrote on Instagram.
Paris Jackson and Justin Long may have ended their engagement, but Paris continues to grow both personally and professionally. While the split marks the end of a special chapter in her life, her honesty, focus on music, and resilience show she’s moving forward with strength. Fans have expressed support, praising her openness about love, identity, and healing.
For now, Paris seems ready to focus on what truly matters to her — her music, her journey, and her peace of mind.
