Janet Jackson and her brother Jermaine Jackson reportedly had a heated phone call after a family screening of the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic. Sources say the disagreement stems from differing opinions on the film, with Janet being critical while Jermaine praised it. The feud allegedly runs deeper, tied to family dynamics and Janet's career.
Oh honey, the Jackson family drama is serving more twists than a Thriller dance sequence! Last week, the whole clan gathered in L.A. for a private screening of "Michael," the biopic about the King of Pop that's set to hit theaters next month. But what should have been a nostalgic family affair turned messy when opinions clashed hard.
According to TMZ, the fireworks really exploded during a follow-up phone call. Janet Jackson, the second-most successful Jackson sibling, was the lone voice of criticism, calling out the film left and right. Meanwhile, Jermaine Jackson was all applause—can't blame him too much, since his son Jaafar is stepping into Michael's iconic shoes as the lead. A source close to the family spilled to TMZ, "Janet's always been insanely jealous of Michael, and her career is in the toilet." Ouch, that's some shade! Even Janet's boyfriend was Team Biopic, cheering, "Now that's a movie."
The rest of the fam, including matriarch Katherine Jackson, absolutely loved it, per the source. Page Six reports most of the Jacksons are siding with Jermaine on the project. The movie comes from the Michael Jackson estate, and Janet? She passed on an offer to join production and isn't featured—though it would've been just a bit role anyway. WeSmirch highlights a Page Six piece noting a furious clash at the screening, with jabs like "You're so jealous."
TMZ reached out to Janet's camp for comment... crickets so far. Family feuds this juicy? Spill more tea, Jacksons! Is this biopic beef just the appetizer for bigger Jackson saga revelations? 🔥
