Paris Jackson Reveals How Fame Triggered Her PTSD on ‘Red Table Talk’

Published 2021-06-17
In a new episode of ‘Red Table Talk,’ Paris Jackson joins Willow Smith to discuss their struggles with mental health. The daughter of the late Michael Jackson, shares how fame triggered her PTSD, contemplating suicide, and how music has pulled her through dark times. ‘Red Table Talk’ airs Wednesdays on Facebook Watch.

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All Comments (21)
  • @MaxzLive
    crazy how people called MJ crazy for shielding them and trying to protect them from paparazzi but now look what she’s going through
  • @volcano83
    Born into fame without her father, can’t imagine what she had to go through
  • @spirit0805
    so, will people finally stop judging Michael for trying to shield her from all of this, this is why he had the masks on them, because he knew
  • @kdeloris2225
    Michael Jackson was way ahead of us when it came to protecting his children and his privacy
  • @jmaldo92
    I feel like Paris and Willow should be best friends. Their vibe is similar
  • @RSyed-tu4rn
    People need to stop judging her just bc she comes from wealth and fame. Privilege doesn’t always equate to happiness. I can imagine there’s a very dark side to fame, especially being in the shadow of such a mega superstar father and then losing him as a child. A lot of people have their own trauma, and no one’s struggles are more or less valid than others. Ofc money helps give a level of comfort, but that doesn’t make family issues, relationships, societal pressures or mental health struggles any easier. Just a friendly reminder ✨
  • @rugbyplayer9100
    And this is exactly why Michael put those masks on his kids. He was smart
  • Her PTSD is real...ive seen a video of her running from the paps at the airport and she was extremely hypersensitive and terrified of them as though they were gonna kill her... definitely stemmed from childhood traumas with dad
  • @jojojojojo9806
    Paris is strong like her mother , at the same time she is sensitive like her father . She will be fine , she finally find her way through music ❤️ her music is from her soul ,beatiful ,magical & very spiritual , just like her 🌻
  • Loving the bond between Willow and Paris. Willow is such a good listener and that’s what all interviewers should do. Paris seemed so comfortable expressing out traumas. 💓❤️❤️
  • Awe! Willow and Paris are all grown up. They are so beautiful and smart!
  • @KB-xp6dq
    I actually had the great privilege to go to Neverland, and stay for five days (Chris Tucker was a friend) when Paris was 4, Prince was 5, and Bigi (Blanket) was an infant the world didn't know about yet. Prince and Paris were so sweet, and not the least bit bratty, so it's always been evident that MJ was a great dad. She deserves everything he would have wished for her and more.
  • @joelbowers8138
    Paris Jackson is so much like her father like its not even funny how similar they are its incredible i luv Paris and will always stand behind her.
  • Why do I feel like I wanna just hug her and want everything to be calm in her life. I'm so proud and also protective, as a mother. So proud of these two amazing young ladies for being such true examples for others. 💞💞💞💞
  • @tashW7092
    I watched this interview this morning. I thought it was therapeutic, absorbing because just listening to their experiences including Paris' made me wanted to be in her shoes in an empathetic manner. Plus, Willow is such a good, empathetic and wise interviewer. I was internally surprised by that.
  • @soso-mx8nb
    It always bothered me Michael covered his kids faces their whole life to protect them and then when he died. Boom we see these kids crying in front of millions of people. Never will sit right with me
  • @tinac.o1178
    Paris💔 we understand what you and your brothers are going through😟😨😩 losing a beautiful father💗 like yours is not a playing games😥😪🤧 I pray our almighty God will see you guys through and the spirit of your great father will continue watching over you and your brothers🙏😇😇😇🙌
  • @willowsias5404
    I’m so glad I had the opportunity of being on this episode. Hearing everything edited out and behind the scenes that y’all don’t get to see, so much respect for both of these beauties