Paris Jackson may only be 26-years-old, but she has already accomplished a lot in her life. Although she has some incredibly famous family members, she did her best to stay out of the spotlight until needed. Since then, she has taken the entertainment industry by storm, trying out all career facts, like modeling, acting and performing. It’s no surprise that she has so many talents since her father was the “King of Pop,” Michael Jackson.

Michael continues to be considered as one of the most iconic people in music of all time. Born in Gary, Indiana, just outside the city of Chicago, his career started at a young age, joining a musical ensemble with his siblings. The group showed off their beautiful harmonies and stunning singing voices. Michael was instantly a star, captivating audiences with his sweet yet strong vocals and impeccable dance moves.

His daughter has taken the world by storm with her talents, as well as her love for activism and sustainability. Paris has worked to master her craft while creating a platform to help spread awareness about topics important to her. She has worked at finding her place in the entertainment industry under such a large shadow left by her famous father. While he may no longer be in her life today, Michael had a positive impact on his daughter and helped her grow into the bright young woman she is today. Paris has managed to make a name for herself while making her father proud, revealing even more details about him as time progresses and carrying on his famous name.

The Jackson 5

Michael was born on August 19, 1958, and was raised in his humble family home. He came from a large family, including three sisters and five brothers. When he was just a boy, he joined the family band that was created by his father. Michael, along with his brothers Marlon, Jackie, Tito and Jermaine were originally known as the Jackson Brothers. Michael had initially joined the group to serve as a background musician, lending his vocals and tambourine skills. Once his strong vocal abilities were recognized, he was moved up and began sharing the lead vocals with his brother Jermaine in 1964. The group’s name was then changed to the Jackson 5.

The group went on to perform covers of songs in front of a ton of people at talent shows, clubs, cocktail lounges and at amatuer nights. After recording a few songs professionally to release, the group began working its way up in the industry, finding fame along the way. Their first big hit came with “I Want You Back,” now known as a classic Jackson 5 song. It became the first song from the group to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in January 1970, staying at the top for the following four weeks.

The band’s lineup changed a couple times as some members entered the group while others left to depart on solo endeavors. The Jackson 5 had also signed with a few different labels throughout its incredibly long run from 1965 to 1989, and again in 2001. The band’s name was once again changed in 1975 due to switching record labels, and landed on the simple name, the Jacksons. The group has been active again since 2012, and is considered to be currently active, with their latest tour concluding in 2013.