Michael Jackson's Kids Want to 'Continue' Dad's Legacy in Showbiz, Charity Work

By Sarah Crow Posted Feb 25th 2011 11:40AM

Michael Jackson's Kids Give Heartfelt Interview on 'Good Morning America'

'Good Morning America' host Robin Roberts talked with Michael Jackson's kids, Prince, 14, Paris, 12, and Blanket Jackson, 9, in a new interview that aired Friday. The previously sheltered kids spoke candidly about how their lives have changed since the loss of their father almost two years ago.

The three children, who have been attending a traditional school since their father's death, after being homeschooled for years, are much like any other children, cracking jokes, texting and playing with toys throughout the segment. When prompted to disclose their favorite subjects in school, Prince answers, "Gym and lunch," to which his sister responds, "Amen!"

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While their interests are that of any other kids their age, their father's love of the stage seems to have rubbed off on them. Paris tells Roberts that she wants to be an actress and hopes to achieve her goal like any other kid: by auditioning for a school play. Prince, a "beast" at basketball as his sister describes him, says he also hopes to go into the entertainment business as a movie producer. "We had a teacher from UCLA come to our house, and we would do film classes there," he says of the inspiration behind his goal, fostered by his father.

The Jackson children hope to do more than just entertain the world, though; they want to make it a better place. "[We want to] continue what our dad was doing, helping children from across the world and animals who couldn't speak up for themselves," says Prince. "Ditto," echoes his sister.

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Friday 25 February

By Jennifer Morgan

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someone please tell me that Blanket is not his real name! If he has another name, isn't he old enough to not be called blanket?
I saw the interview and it was really great!

Jen Newman

By danielle

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His name is Prince Michael Jackson II. Blanket is a nick name and he obviously doesn't mind being called that. I'm sure if he wants to go by his real name he'll let it be known. Prince's real name is Michael Jr.

By dnbhjy

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Who are you calling "idiot" and "dumb?!" Do you know how many spelling errors I found in your post?!I love this , So does My boyfriend .he is almost 11year older than me .i met him via agegapsin gles.c'om a nice place for seeking age le ss love.which gives you a chance to make your life better and open opportunities for you to meet the attractive young girls and treat you like a king. Maybe you wanna check it out or tell your friends.. Just love it

By frank

wonder when they are going to go on aperah and admit they were molested by wacko jacko?

By kbroome1969

you are one big fool

By wufinz

you are a sick person. do you spend ALL your time thinking about sexual stuff? He was never ever ever convicted-NO PROOF.

By susan

Thank goodness they can have somewhat of "normal life" now, without masks on their faces.

Saturday 26 February

By Tell It Like It Is

Masks were 2 protect chlrn. An effort 4 them 2 exist as "normal" possible, given their father's fame. They understand why worn. Responded so when Oprah questioned them.

By Mike

Oh, brother! Joe and Katherine are still leaching off Michael one way or the other! I'd rather get updates on Farrah Fawcett's son Redmond any day!

How so when Michael left 40% of his estate 2 his MOTHER? Please. Shut up.

By Ashley

Blanket looks so much like his daddy. It's good to see the kids doing something like this instead of going out and posing for the cameras on the red carpet of some event every other week like other famous people do.

By Paul

How can he possibly look like "his father",MJ isn't really his father,he's not even black. Adopted kids cannot change to look like the adoptive parent!!! duh

By Henry Scott

What drugs are you on? Everyone knows that they are NOT Michael's biological children!!!! There is not one black characteristic thing among the three of them. Let's be for real.

By Jewell

Go take you meds.

By Suzy

He does look like Michael. And for all of those of you saying he can't be Michael's son because he's not black, that is just sad. I never realized that only fathers contribute to a child's DNA???! What his mother had absolutely nothing to do with it? I'm pretty sure she wasn't black.

Monday 28 February

By msyellarose

Good for them. Glad to see they are doing so well in spite of all thats Happened and all the nutty relatives. I wish the kiddos the best.

By charleyvldm9

Dont forget none of them carries Michael Jacko's DNA.

Where employed as DNA reader?

By jsumnersum

There is no way that they are his kids! Did he have them bleached also?

Do U suffer with Vitiligo?

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