Paris Jackson spoke publicly about the reasons she ended two previous engagements, including one involving music producer Justin Long [1, 2].
The reflections provide a rare look into the personal struggles and decision-making processes of the artist as she navigates her public image and private health.
During an episode of the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, the 28-year-old [1] detailed the circumstances surrounding her past relationships. Jackson said she ended her engagement to Long, a relationship that lasted three years [3], as a personal necessity. "It was a choice that I needed to make to be happy," Jackson said [1].
While some reports indicate the decision to end the relationship with Long occurred in 2025 [2], other sources tie the revelation to an Aug. 12, 2024, podcast episode [1].
Jackson also addressed a separate, earlier engagement that took place during a more volatile period of her life. She said she was "strung out on drugs" when she first became engaged [2]. This admission highlights a period of substance use that she has since moved past, a detail she shared to provide context for her early adult relationships.
The conversation focused on the importance of personal growth and the ability to walk away from commitments that no longer serve one's well-being. Jackson said the process of ending these engagements was part of a broader journey toward happiness and stability [1, 2].
“"It was a choice that I needed to make to be happy."”
By publicly discussing her history with substance abuse and the dissolution of high-profile relationships, Jackson is shifting her narrative from that of a celebrity daughter to an adult managing her own mental health and autonomy. These admissions serve to humanize her public persona while highlighting the complexities of maintaining long-term partnerships under intense public scrutiny.
