“Bigi” Jackson Blanket It’s all grown up! The 22 year old son Michael Jackson was photographed during a trip to the cinema in Los Angeles on Thursday.
Bigi, who the late King of Pop nicknamed “Blanket” as a child, was dressed casually for his solo film. He wore a gray Star Wars Darth Vader t-shirt and black sports shorts and combined the look with socks and Nike sneakers. Bigi kept his long hair tucked behind his ears as he was photographed leaving the theater on a sunny day in California.
Although Bigi maintains a relatively low profile in the public eye compared to his brothers, Prince It is Parishe’s been making big moves on his own as he’s gotten older.
In addition to celebrating his birthday last month, Bigi was recently awarded Best Drama at the Santa Monica Film Festival for his debut as director and screenwriter, rochelles.
Rochelles, Starring Jesse Howland and Brandon Bales, it focuses on two friends competing for a coveted job at a prestigious restaurant. According to production company 2293 Productions, the short film was shot over a five-day period in Los Angeles. rochelles is currently available to rent on Amazon and Roku.
Per People, Prince took to his Instagram Story to celebrate his brother’s achievement. Prince shared a photo of Bigi posing with a group while holding his award and adding a sweet note for his little brother. “The bro is killing it! Chasing your dreams and winning awards 😊😊,” he wrote.
Bigi and Prince made a rare appearance together to celebrate their father’s legacy last year. The brothers came together to remember their father on what would have been his 65th birthday with an emotional reunion at Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on August 29, 2023, where the acclaimed Cirque du Soleil Michael Jackson: ONE show was being held.
Just days after the duo teamed up for the special occasion, the Jacksons Facebook page shared a sweet photo of the entire family in attendance, including Prince’s girlfriend Molly Schirmang.
The brothers’ uncle, Jackie Jackson, is pictured alongside his wife, Emily Besselink, their 9-year-old twin sons, Jaylen and River Jackson, and their daughter Brandi Jackson, 41. (Jackie shares Brandi with Enid Arden Span, her ex-wife who died in 1997.)
“A special family reunion @mjonelv @michaeljackson’s Blue Sapphire Birthday Celebration #MJForever #MichaelJackson #MJOne #Jackson5,” the photo caption read.
It wasn’t the first time the Jackson brothers attended the Cirque du Soleil show. In 2018, Paris and Prince were present at Michael Jackson’s diamond birthday celebration, where they received the Elizabeth Taylor Legacy Award on their father’s behalf. The award recognized Michael’s humanitarian work with the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, a cause he passionately supported.
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