Paris Jackson confirms split from Justin Long after public breakdown

Paris Jackson has officially ended her engagement to actor Justin Long, confirming the breakup just days after she was seen tearfully walking alone. The announcement came in the early hours of August 1 via her social media, following intense speculation after a photo of her crying went viral.

The emotional image, captured shortly after Michael Jackson's 16th death anniversary, led fans to assume she was mourning her father. But Paris cleared the air with a blunt response on X (formerly Twitter), “Those are breakup tears. Y’all are fkn reaching again.”

The split comes as a shock, especially considering how recent reports had suggested the couple were deep into wedding planning. Friends of Paris told media as recently as July 29 that she had been busy organising the upcoming ceremony. The engagement, which lasted eight months, began in December 2024, when Paris shared a heartfelt post thanking Justin for being her person.

Until earlier this month, the couple seemed inseparable, with Paris sharing affectionate snapshots from her tour with Incubus and Manchester Orchestra. But the public breakdown, followed by her social media confirmation, marks a clear and painful end to the relationship.

The 27-year-old singer and model, daughter of the late King of Pop, has spoken candidly about her journey with mental health and sobriety. In January 2025, she celebrated five years clean from alcohol and heroin, crediting her sobriety for giving her the strength to feel deeply, both joy and heartbreak.

While Paris hasn’t issued any additional statements, her fans have rallied with support online. Many are praising her honesty and resilience, especially in dealing with grief and personal loss in such a public spotlight.