Family Tensions Boil Over Amid Paris Jackson's Ended Engagement

Paris Jackson's decision to end her engagement to actor Justin Long has sent ripples through Hollywood, but the real drama isn't about heartbreak.

At the center of the storm is the late Michael Jackson's massive estate, with mounting tensions, manipulation, and power plays tearing at family ties and raising serious questions about control of his fortune.

Paris confirmed on July 31, 2025, that she and Justin Long had called off their nearly three-year engagement.

However, insiders insist the split has little to do with romance.

Instead, Paris has found herself under increasing pressure from relatives who are eyeing the billions tied up in her father's estate.

Contrary to what many believe, Paris will not automatically inherit Michael Jackson's fortune when she turns 30.

Court-approved executors continue to manage and invest the estate, leaving her with only limited access to its vast resources.

Sources claim that some of Michael Jackson's siblings, who are not beneficiaries of the estate, see Paris as vulnerable and an easy target for undue influence.

While they have no legal right to the estate, they are allegedly urging her to push for greater access to funds, in the hope they might personally benefit.

Observers also point to the role of Paris's attorney and business advisor, Craig Peters, raising suspicions he could be angling for his own share.

Paris has admitted that she often leaves her financial decisions in his hands, a dynamic that could expose her to manipulation.

Amid the financial and family chaos, Paris Jackson has also been navigating her own personal battles.

Earlier this year, she celebrated five years of sobriety after battling heroin addiction.

In a post on Instagram to celebrate the milestone, Paris wrote, "Hi, I'm pk and I'm an alcoholic and a heroin addict."

She added, "Today marks 5 years clean & sober from all drugs and alcohol. To say that I'm thankful would be a poor euphemism. Gratitude hardly scratches the surface. It's because I'm sober that I get to smile today. I get to make music. I get to experience the joy of loving my dogs and cat."

Paris continued, "I get to feel heartbreak in all its glory. I get to grieve. I get to laugh. I get to dance. I get to trust. I feel the sun on my skin, and it's warm. I've found that life keeps happening regardless of whether I'm sober or not, but today I get to show up for it."

Accompanying the post was a video montage of Paris and her friends from the past, drinking and partying. She concluded her caption by writing, "Here's a little snapshot of what has been possible because of my sobriety, and my god, I can't believe I almost missed it all."

Paris and her fiancé, Justin Long, have officially ended their engagement.

The singer confirmed the breakup on July 31 when she shared her emotions with fans in a candid post on X.

She revealed that she had been crying "breakup tears," referencing emotional photos that surfaced earlier this month.

The couple first announced their engagement in December, with Jackson gushing on Instagram that she "couldn't dream of anyone more perfect" for her.

In her heartfelt caption, she added, "Doing life with you these last years has been an indescribable whirlwind. Thank you for letting me be yours. I love you."

The post has since been deleted.

Earlier this summer, Jackson had appeared to be deep in wedding planning.

In June, she told Access Hollywood, "The dress is being made, the venue has been picked, and an astrologer has picked the date, because I'm from L.A. I'm all about the crystals and the astrologer, and all that stuff."

Long, a music producer, stood proudly beside Paris Jackson at the Tribeca Festival in June, where she premiered her film "One Spoon of Chocolate."

The red-carpet moment now marks one of their last public appearances as a couple.

Paris has previously spoken openly about her perspective on marriage.

During a 2021 appearance on "Red Table Talk," she explained, "I'm not against marriage and if I love someone, sure, but right now my main thing is my spirituality and my music."

When asked about children, she added that it's a "maybe" for the future.