“Euphoria” actor Colman Domingo, 56, opened up in an interview with The Wall Street Journal about his controversy with Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris Jackson, after he claimed in a September 2025 People interview that Paris was “very much in support” of the upcoming biopic “Michael,” in which Domingo plays the role of Joe Jackson, the Jackson patriarch.
“I hope that she eventually loves the tribute that we made about her father,” Domingo told WSJ.
Colman Domingo Says His Comment About Paris Jackson Was ‘Conflated’
The actor noted that his previous remarks to People had been “conflated” and “taken out of context.” Domingo added that after Paris opposed his claim about her involvement in her father’s biopic, People quickly amended the published article to “more fully” articulate what he meant.
After Domingo’s initial comment about Paris’ support, the King of Pop’s daughter took to her Instagram to share that she had no involvement in the making of her dad’s biopic, explaining how she read a draft of the film’s script and provided her thoughts in an effort to have the ultimate truth portrayed, which she unfortunately said were not taken seriously.
“[Colman Domingo], don’t be telling people I was ‘helpful’ on the set of a movie I had zero percent involvement in lol that is so weird,” Paris said at the time. “I read one of the first drafts of the script and gave my notes about what was dishonest/didn’t sit right with me, and when they didn’t address it, I moved on with my life. Not my monkeys, not my circus. God bless and God speed.”
In the height of the controversy, Domingo sent Paris a direct message on Instagram to explain what he truly meant during his People interview, leading to Paris liking his DM with a heart, Entertainment Weekly reported.
Colman Domingo Shares What Was Difficult About Portraying Joe Jackson
Despite Domingo and Paris not being in the same corner in regard to Michael’s highly anticipated biopic, the actor shared with WSJ that for his role as the Jackson patriarch, he carefully tried to portray Joe with the respect he deserves, despite public knowledge of his alleged abuse to his children.
“For me, it was about finding his humanity. He created some of the most iconic artists that have ever walked this earth. What goes into the making of that man?” Domingo said, adding that Joe “chastised his children.”
“It’s always going to be arguable what’s right and a great method,” he noted.
Domingo also shared that his role as Joe Jackson was a result of his hard work throughout his 30-year acting career, which has seen him star in films such as “The Color Purple,” “Rustin,” “Candyman,” “Selma” and many more, according to his IMDb.
“Nothing that I’ve built for myself has been manifested,” Domingo told WSJ. “It’s all been diligent work and a hard work ethic.”
“Michael” is slated to premiere on April 24.
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