Paris Jackson admits she was 'perfect' in her dad Michael's eyes: 'I was the favourite'
PARIS JACKSON has spoken candidly about growing up as the daughter of Michael Jackson, revealing that he treated her like a "princess".
Paris Jackson has opened up about her childhood in Harper's Bazaar
The 18-year-old and the late singer's middle child admitted that he saw her as perfect because she was the "only girl".
Speaking to the April issue of Harper's Bazaar, the teenager opened up about her early life as well as dealing with the haters.
"When I was a kid, I was with my dad and my two brothers [Prince, 20, and Blanket, 15]. Growing up, I was treated as the favourite because I was the only girl. I was the princess; I was perfect in my dad’s eyes," Paris commented.
When asked about the inevitable spotlight on her, the star continued: "You’re on their mind — how is that a bad thing? Doesn’t matter if they’re saying good or bad things about you. They’re thinking about you enough to write about you.
Paris Jackson said her dad and brothers treated her like a princess
Paris Jackson wows in the accompanying Parisian shoot
I was treated as the favourite because I was the only girl
"You just can’t care… Not everybody is going to be happy with what you do. If you’re not happy with what you’re doing, that’s a problem. If you’re happy, who gives a f***?"
Paris, who lost her father in June 2009, is seen kissing an army officer in her accompanying, Paris-set shoot.
Wowing in a striped Burberry top and black trousers, she channels a young Madonna before leaping up in front of the Eiffel Tower in a show-stopping, sheer Dior skirt.
Paris Jackson with her late father and brother
Paris Jackson on her acting debut on Fox TV musical drama Star
Paris Jackson said she was Michael's favourite
Paris went on to address being vocal about her political views. She added: "Plenty of times I’ve thought about not doing anything in the public eye and having my own private life.
"Then I started seeing how everything in the world is going. And, I feel like each year it’s getting worse…
"I know there are a lot of people who would feel very blessed to be in my position, so I want to use it for important things."
Paris' comments come after she said she felt "blessed" afetr signing with Gigi and Bella Hadid's top modelling agency.
The full interview can be seen in the latest issue of Harper's Bazaar, which is out now.