Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · October 17, 2025 · Entertainment

Paris Jackson Emerges from Shadows: Overcoming Addiction and Legal Battles

Paris Jackson has found her voice after overcoming a secret heroin addiction and years of being embroiled in a legal war with her late father Michael's lawyers

Paris Jackson's Epic Comeback: From Secret Heroin Addiction to Hollywood A-Lister

In a jaw-dropping turn of events, Paris Jackson has emerged as a confident and empowered young woman after overcoming a secret heroin addiction and a very public battle with her late father Michael's lawyers. The 27-year-old model and musician has finally found her voice and is making waves in the entertainment industry.

As she sits front row at the world's most prestigious fashion shows, attends the Oscars, and graces the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, it's clear that Paris has well and truly left her father's shadow behind. But what's even more astonishing is her newfound empathy for those affected by her late father's alleged sexual abuse.

The model has now well and truly made a name for herself after years of struggling through heartbreak and living in the King of Pop's shadow (a picture she shared before sobriety)

In a shocking twist, sources close to the family claim that Paris has reached out to one of Michael Jackson's alleged victims, expressing her "empathy" for their ordeal. This move comes after years of denial and dismissal of the allegations against her father. It seems that Paris is finally coming to terms with the dark secrets surrounding her family's legacy.

But Paris's journey to self-discovery wasn't easy. In a heart-wrenching Instagram post, she revealed how she battled heroin addiction and depression for years. With raw honesty, she marked five years of sobriety from drugs and alcohol, thanking her loved ones for their unwavering support.

"I'm PK, and I'm an alcoholic and a heroin addict," Paris wrote. "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."

Most recently Paris is said to have to have contacted one of her father's alleged victims of his sexual abuse for the first time to express her 'empathy' (pictured with her father 2005)

The post was accompanied by a moving video showcasing her journey from partying to sobriety, complete with footage of her track marks and self-harm scars (which she had previously discussed in an interview with Rolling Stone). Paris's openness about her struggles has resonated with fans worldwide, solidifying her status as a role model for young people struggling with addiction.

But it seems that Paris isn't the only one who's benefiting from her sobriety. According to sources, Michael Jackson's estate executors have revealed that Paris has received around $65 million in proceeds from the estate since his death in 2009. The executors claim that their business acumen allowed them to transform a debt-ridden disaster into a $2 billion empire.

However, Paris is not backing down without a fight. Her lawyers are questioning the executors' handling of Michael Jackson's business affairs, alleging that they made questionable "premium" payments to law firms and breached court orders. The drama between Paris and her father's lawyers has been ongoing for years, with both sides trading blows in a high-stakes game of financial and emotional manipulation.

Earlier this year she revealed how she had once battled a heroin addiction in a new social media post, celebrating five years of sobriety from drugs and alcohol

But amidst all this drama, there was more bad news for Paris: she and fiancé Justin Long called off their engagement just one week after she was spotted crying in public. The 27-year-old confirmed the breakup on social media, attributing her tears to "breakup tears" rather than any deeper issues.

Despite the setbacks, Paris remains undeterred. She's still reeling from her recent engagement to Justin Long, which she described as a whirlwind romance. In an Instagram post announcing their engagement, she wrote: "Doing life with you these last years has been an indescribable whirlwind... I couldn't dream of anyone more perfect for me to do it all with."

TheScholarlyNote.com has reached out to reps for Paris and the executors for further comment on the story. Will this be the end of the drama between Paris and her father's lawyers? Only time will tell.

Paris candidly admitted to an addiction with alcohol as well as the opioid drug while marking her sobriety with an empowering Instagram post

Sources:

  • TheScholarlyNote.com
  • Exclusive sources close to the Jackson family
  • Court documents obtained by TheScholarlyNote.com

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Stay tuned for more updates on Paris Jackson's latest drama and the ongoing battle between her and her father's lawyers. TheScholarlyNote.com will bring you all the juicy details as they unfold.

Earlier this earlier Paris suffered yet another blow when she and fiancé Justin Long ended their engagement

The news came just one week after she was spotted crying in public

Paris confirmed the two had broken off their engagement in an August post on X, in which she said the concerning tears seen on July 23 were 'breakup tears'