Janet Jackson and her niece Paris Jackson surprised everyone with a touching family moment at the Tom Ford Women’s Wear Spring/Summer 2026 show on October 1 during Paris Fashion Week.
Amid the bustling cameras, the 59-year-old Janet wrapped her arms around her 27-year-old niece, savoring a moment filled with familial love. With her eyes closed and a smile on her face, she held Paris, who is the daughter of the late Michael Jackson. Paris leaned in closely, resting her hand on her aunt’s shoulder and beaming with a smile that conveyed so much more than words could.
Both ladies brought their fashion A-game for the event. Janet looked polished in a short-sleeved leather top matched with a flowing satin skirt that gracefully swept the floor. Paris showcased her edgy style in a stunning long black maxi dress featuring a daring waist-high slit. Clad in chic black ensembles, they represented the legacy of one of music’s most iconic families with confidence.
This reunion was the first time they had been seen together publicly since Paris Fashion Week 2022, when Janet sweetly shared an Instagram post capturing their catch-up time, writing, “So good catching up with/ my beautiful niece @parisjackson.” The last significant appearance before that was at Michael’s memorial service in 2009.
The lengthy gap between their public appearances fueled speculation about a rift in their relationship. The buzz amplified in 2018 when Paris decided not to attend Janet’s Billboard Music Awards performance, which led to headlines suggesting their bond was strained. Paris quickly dispelled those rumors, assuring fans that everything was perfectly fine between her and her aunt.
Now, witnessing them together, laughing and embracing amidst the excitement of Paris Fashion Week, those past rumors seem trivial.
