Since the shocking moment in 2002 when Michael Jackson introduced his youngest son, Blanket, to the world in a daring gesture from the balcony of a hotel in Berlin, the young man’s life has undergone an impressive change. Two decades later, that baby known by a name that aroused curiosity and concern has transformed into an adult that attracts attention on its own merits.
He is currently known as Bigi, and at 22 years old he has shown that he is an emerging promise in the world of cinema, recently awarded an award for best drama for his work Rochelles at the Santa Monica Film Festival.
Born on February 21, 2002, the identity of Bigi’s mother remains a mystery as he was conceived through surrogacy. Despite the tragic death of his father when he was only seven years old, Bigi has managed to stay away from the strong public following that marked his childhood.
In those years, Bigi’s presence in the public sphere was minimal, except for relevant events that inevitably placed him in the media spotlight, such as the controversial incident on the balcony and, years later, the emotional funeral of his father in 2009.
Young Jackson, like his siblings, was raised by his grandmother Katherine in Calabasas, California, an area known for its safety and privacy. Michael Jackson, aware of the dangers of fame, had taken precautions to protect his children from possible public recognition, urging them to wear masks in public. However, after his death, this practice was abandoned, allowing Bigi and her siblings to live a more conventional childhood, but always away from the media.
Bigi Jackson has become a promising figure on the cinematic scene, paving his way artistically away from the shadow of his legendary father. To date, his greatest achievement is having been awarded at the Santa Monica Film Festival for having written and directed Rochelles, a culinary drama in which two friends compete to obtain a cooking position at a major restaurant.
In one of the young man’s few public appearances, Bigi was at the ceremony where he was awarded. He was not accompanied by his brothers Paris and Prince, but both have praised him through their social networks.
Prince Jackson, the oldest of the three, has chosen a life away from show business, concentrating on business and philanthropy. Graduated in Business and Administration, Prince has not only shown interest in the music video production business through his own company, King’s Son Productions, but has also dedicated efforts to the Heal Los Angeles Foundation, originally created for his father. This foundation focuses on helping children in need and combating child abuse, hunger, and drug and alcohol addiction.
On the other hand, Paris Jackson, Michael Jackson’s only daughter, has dedicated herself to entertainment, showing clear talent in music and acting. Her modeling career has allowed her to participate in major campaigns and her acting-related work includes appearances in series like Scream and films like Gringo. Paris has also developed her musical career, both solo and with the band The Soundflowers, releasing an EP. Unfortunately, the young woman has had problems with depression and anxiety.
