Jaafar Jackson is playing his late uncle Michael Jackson in the new movie Michael and he has had the support of his longtime girlfriend during the press tour for the film.
The 29-year-old actor is making his acting debut in the movie, which was fully endorsed by the Michael Jackson estate and most family members.
For those who don’t know, Jaafar is the son of Jermaine Jackson and he has been singing for years. When he got cast as Michael, his grandmother Katherine Jackson express her approval. She said in a statement, “Jaafar embodies my son. It’s so wonderful to see him carry on the Jackson legacy of entertainers and performers.”
So, who is Jaafar‘s longtime love?
Keep reading to find out more…
He has been dating singer Maddie Simpson since 2016.
Jaafar and Maddie will be celebrating their 10-year anniversary in June 2026.
Maddie is a singer and once opened up to Schon! Magazine about her influences. She said, “I think the biggest thing that has drawn me to music is just connecting with people through music. There wasn’t really ever a moment of realization that I wanted to pursue music professionally, because for as long as I can remember, there’s was nothing else I could see myself doing.”
When Jaafar‘s casting was announced in January 2023, Maddie wrote some touching praise for him.
“Over the past year and a half I have watched Jaafar grow in ways I didn’t know were possible. The dedication, focus, love and care he has put into this role already is truly unparalleled. Not only has he proven that he is more than capable of taking on this responsibility to others, he has most importantly proven it to himself. His uncle Michael is ever-present. He is undoubtedly guiding Jaafar through every single step of this process,” Maddie wrote on Instagram. “The admiration and respect I have for Jaafar is genuinely impossible to put into words. Saying I am proud of him falls short of all of the emotions I feel. I love him so dearly and I can’t wait for the world to see how exceptional he is.”
So sweet!
