Bigi Jackson
Prince Michael “Bigi” Jackson II (born February 21, 2002), widely known as Bigi Jackson and formerly known as Blanket Jackson, is an American filmmaker and media personality. He is the youngest child and second son of singer Michael Jackson.
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| Born | Prince Michael Jackson II February 21, 2002 La Mesa, California, U.S. |
| Other name | Blanket Jackson |
| Education | The Buckley School |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Father | Michael Jackson |
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Jackson largely remained out of the public eye during his youth, occasionally appearing alongside his siblings following the death of his father in 2009. In the 2020s, he pursued a career in filmmaking, making his screenwriting and directorial debut with the short film Rochelles (2024), which premiered at the Santa Monica Film Festival and won the award for Best Drama.
Early life and education
Prince Michael Jackson II was born on February 21, 2002, in La Mesa, California, to pop singer Michael Jackson via an undisclosed surrogate. He was raised alongside his older siblings, Prince and Paris, primarily at the Neverland Ranch. During his early childhood, he was frequently referred to by the media moniker "Blanket".
Following his father's death in June 2009, at age 7 he was placed under the legal guardianship of his grandmother, Katherine Jackson, and later under co-guardianship with his cousin, TJ Jackson. Initially homeschooled, Jackson later attended The Buckley School, a private college-preparatory day school in Sherman Oaks, California. In 2015, he began publicly going by the name "Bigi".
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2024 | Rochelles | Yes | Yes | No | Short film; won Best Drama at the Santa Monica Film Festival |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2024 | Santa Monica Film Festival Best Drama Award | Best Drama | Rochelles | Won |
References
- ↑ Al-Ghamdi, Abdullah (February 23, 2024). "Michael Jackson's Youngest Son Bigi Wins Award for Directorial Debut". Screen Rant. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ↑ "Michael Jackson's son Bigi 'Blanket' looks unrecognizable on 22nd birthday after huge milestone". The Express. February 23, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ↑ Friedman, Roger (March 16, 2024). "Michael Jackson's Youngest Son, Bigi, Quietly Won Best Drama at Santa Monica Film Festival". Showbiz411. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- 1 2 "Prince Michael Bigi Jackson II". Biography.com. A&E Television Networks. August 30, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2026.
- ↑ Nesvig, Kara; Stutsman, Samantha (April 24, 2026). "All About Michael Jackson's 3 Kids and Their Lives Today". People. Retrieved September 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Michael Jackson nephew made co-guardian of children". BBC News. August 23, 2012. Retrieved September 20, 2026.
- 1 2 Randell, Louise (March 4, 2021). "Michael Jackson's son Blanket reinvented himself with new name Bigi and swanky £2m home". Daily Mirror. Retrieved September 20, 2026.
- ↑ Al-Ghamdi, Abdullah (February 23, 2024). "Michael Jackson's Youngest Son Bigi Wins Award for Directorial Debut". Screen Rant. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ↑ "Michael Jackson's son Bigi 'Blanket' looks unrecognizable on 22nd birthday after huge milestone". The Express. February 23, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ↑ Friedman, Roger (March 16, 2024). "Michael Jackson's Youngest Son, Bigi, Quietly Won Best Drama at Santa Monica Film Festival". Showbiz411. Retrieved March 18, 2024.