Prince Jackson

Michael Jackson and his children in Disneyland Paris

Michael Joseph "Prince" Jackson Jr. (born February 13, 1997) is an American philanthropist, producer, and the eldest child of the late pop icon Michael Jackson and nurse Debbie Rowe.

Key background and education

Family

He is the older brother to Paris Jackson and Bigi Jackson (formerly known as Blanket). His high-profile godparents include late actress Elizabeth Taylor and entertainer Macaulay Culkin.

Education

After being homeschooled during his early years, he graduated from The Buckley School in Sherman Oaks, California. He went on to attend Loyola Marymount University, graduating in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration.

Philanthropy and career

Heal Los Angeles Foundation

While in college, Prince co-founded the Heal Los Angeles Foundation (inspired by his father's Heal the World Foundation), which aids inner-city youth and provides community and pandemic-related food assistance.

Production and media

He has worked behind the scenes in entertainment and media production, including serving as an executive producer in Michael (2026), a biographical movie about his father.

Personal interests

He is known to keep a relatively low public profile compared to his siblings, though he is an avid motorcycle enthusiast and frequently shares his passion for riding and charity work.

Personal life

Prince became engaged to his longtime partner, Molly Schirmang—whom he met while attending Loyola Marymount University—after announcing their engagement.