Prince
Eldest child of Michael Jackson, philanthropist behind Heal Los Angeles, and executive producer of the record-breaking 2026 biopic Michael.
Michael Joseph 'Prince' Jackson Jr., born February 13, 1997, is an American philanthropist and the eldest child of Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe. Raised at Neverland Ranch alongside his sister Paris and half-brother Prince Michael II, he later graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a degree in business administration in 2019. During his studies, he co-founded the Heal Los Angeles Foundation to support community programs and provide pandemic-related food assistance. In 2026, he served as an executive producer on the biographical film Michael, starring his cousin Jaafar Jackson, which went on to become the highest-grossing biopic of all time.
Quick Facts
- Birth Name
- Prince Rogers Nelson
- Birth Date
- 1958-06-07
- Birth Place
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
- Death Date
- 2016-04-21
- Death Place
- Paisley Park, Chanhassen, Minnesota, U.S.
- Death Cause
- Accidental fentanyl overdose (details)
- Other Names
- The Artist Formerly Known as Prince (TAFKAP) / Camille
- Occupation
- Singer / musician / songwriter / record producer / dancer / actor / filmmaker
- Years Active
- 1975–2016
- Spouse
- Mayte Garcia · 1996 · 2000 · Manuela Testolini (2001–2007)
- Children
- 1 (Amiir)
- Father
- John L. Nelson
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Lore & Background
Prince's early life was shaped by a unique family dynamic centered at Neverland Ranch in Santa Barbara County. Born at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe, his arrival prompted a public statement from his father requesting privacy. His godparents include Macaulay Culkin and Elizabeth Taylor. Following the birth of his sister Paris in 1998 and his half-brother Prince Michael II in 2002, the family lived together until their parents divorced in 1999. After Michael Jackson's death in June 2009, Prince and his siblings were placed under the legal guardianship of their grandmother Katherine Jackson. In 2012, the court approved a joint guardianship arrangement with their cousin T.J. Jackson. While homeschooled initially, he later attended the Buckley School before graduating from Loyola Marymount University in 2019.
Reader's Guide
In his personal life, Prince Jackson maintains close ties to his family and personal interests. In August 2025, he announced on Instagram that he was engaged to his longtime partner Molly Schirmang, whom he has been with since 2017. Beyond his philanthropic work and film production, he is known as a motorcycle enthusiast. His public presence often reflects the values instilled by his upbringing, balancing his role as a guardian of his father's legacy with his own independent achievements in charity and media.
Did You Know?
- Prince Jackson was born on February 13, 1997, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
- His godparents are Macaulay Culkin and Elizabeth Taylor.
- He co-founded the Heal Los Angeles Foundation while studying at Loyola Marymount University to provide food assistance during the pandemic.
- As an executive producer on Michael (2026), he helped create a film that became the highest-grossing biopic of all time with over $1 billion in earnings.
- He announced his engagement to Molly Schirmang, whom he has been with since 2017, in August 2025.
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