Here's a look at some of the women who made an impact in Michael Jackson's life.
Music legend Michael Jackson was always surrounded by women even though he was romantically linked to only a few of them. Here's a look at some of the women who made an impact on his life. One of the most important women in life was Lisa Marie Presley, his first wife. Daughter of Elvis Presley, Lisa Marie married Jackson in 1994 when he was in the middle of his child-abuse case.
Jackson's second wife was Debbie Rowe. The two met because of Jackson's dermatologist as Debbie was a nurse. It seems they got married in 1996 so Jackson could have kids as he always wanted to be a father. After his death, Debbie Rowe has revealed that Jackson is not the biological father of Prince and Paris, the two kids they had together.
One of Michael Jackson's most high-profile girlfriends was actress Brooke Shields whom he dated from 1982 to 1984. Jackson revealed that he was in love with her when he appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Few know that Jackson's first girlfriend was actress Tatum O'Neal whom he dated in 1975.
Micheal revealed on a TV show that as a teenager he was in love with Diana Ross who had helped him and his brothers (The Jackson 5) early in their career. They remained close friends till the very end and Jackson has named her as a potential guardian of his kids.
Another big celebrity friend of Michael Jackson was actress Elizabeth Taylor. The Cleopatra actress is perhaps one of Jackson's closest friends. Her wedding to Larry Fortensky in 1991 (her seventh marriage) took place at Jackson's famous Neverland ranch.
Singer Liza Menelli was another close friend of Michael Jackson who was a regular visitor at his ranch even when he was hiding from public eyes.
Superstar Madonna was a close friend of Michael Jackson and she even performed one of his hit songs, Billie Jean for him once.
Coming now to the family, the most constant woman in Michael Jackson's life was of course his mother Katherine Jackson. He has named her as the custodian of his entire estate and his kids. he has left his father out of his will.
Michael's sister, Janet Jackson was perhaps one family member he was closest to. Since both were singers, they came together for the superhit song Scream, the video of which is counted as one of the most expensive music video ever made.
One family member Jackson held a grudge against was La Toya Jackson. She is his older sister, but at the time of his trial she made a public statement saying she fears Michael is a peadophile, a statement that hurt his child molestation case in the worst way. She later retracted that statement saying she was under pressure from her former husband to defame Michael.
Finally, Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris Katherine Jackson was one girl in his life he loved more than any one else. Now there are speculations that she may not be his biological daughter.
