Paris Hilton Says Michael Jackson Named Daughter After Her
Reuters reports that Paris Hilton told Extra that Michael Jackson's 11-year-old daughter Paris is named after her. The Hilton family was close friends with Michael Jackson so it is possible. Paris says that Michael Jackson always loved the name Paris.
A month after the "Thriller" singer's sudden demise, socialite Paris Hilton has laid claim to being the inspiration behind the naming of Jackson's 11-year-old daughter.
Paris Hilton told celebrity TV show "Extra" that her family were close friends with Jackson. Her mother, Kathy, went to school with him for awhile in California "and they were best friends since they were 13."
"So I grew up knowing Michael very well and when he had his daughter, he always loved the name Paris and grew up being an uncle to me. So he asked my mom if it was okay, and of course she said 'yes' and I think she's such a beautiful little girl and I'm proud we have the same name," Hilton told Extra.
Video: Michael Jackson's Daughter Gives Emotional Farewell
At the end of the nearly two hours long memorial service for Michael Jackson, Michael's children Prince Michael, 12, Paris Michael Katherine, 11, and Prince Michael II (Blanket), 7, stood on the stage during a group performance of "We Are the World." Afterward, Paris brought many to tears when she took to the microphone to say something about her dad.
"I just want to say ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you can ever imagine....And I just want to say I love him so much."
Paris' aunt, Janet Jackson, was right beside her and gave her a hug before they left the stage. Paris was choking back tears, but she seemed determined to say something about her dad. It was a very brave performance from a little girl whose heart is clearly breaking. Take a look:
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