London - Paris Jackson doesn't like being referred to as “Michael Jackson’s daughter”.
The 14-year-old daughter of the late Michael Jackson - widely recognised as one of the greatest performers in history - is trying to carve out her own name as an actress, but hates people casting her in the shadow of her father.
She told US Glamour magazine: “I love my dad, and I'm proud to be his daughter. I just don't think the title 'M.J.'s daughter' fits me.
“A lot of people think he's the only reason I'm making it, but I want to show that I do have talent and that I can make it if I try. I want to be my own person.”
Paris' decision to pursue an acting career - which has so far seen her cast in fantasy film Lundon's Bridge and the Three Keys - has been controversial among her family, with some supporting her, but others reportedly trying to keep Paris and her brothers, Prince Michael I, 15, and Prince Michael II, 10, out of the spotlight until they are at least 18.
She said: “A lot of people don't want me to do it, but Aunt LaToya believes in me. She heard me play a little guitar and sing, and she started clapping, 'Oh my God, oh my God’.
“She really does encourage me; it's just awesome of her.”
Paris has also faced taunts from bullies at school, but remains defiant.
She said: “A ton of kids at school have made fun of me; if I have to give advice to other girls, I would say, 'Hang loose and ignore them. They shouldn't faze you no matter how popular they think they are’.” - Bang Showbiz