LaToya Jackson Says Sister Janet ‘Kindly Declined’ to Be Portrayed in ‘Michael’: ‘I Wish Everybody Was in the Movie’

Not All the Jacksons Wanted to Be in Michael

Not every Jackson is excited about the Michael Jackson biopic. Janet and Randy Jackson aren’t even in the film.

LaToya Jackson says sister Janet Jackson declined to be portrayed in ‘Michael’ biopic

Janet Jackson has yet to speak about not being portrayed in the movie. She did not attend the premiere on Monday.

LaToya Jackson Says Sister Janet ‘Kindly Declined’ to Be Portrayed in ‘Michael’: ‘I Wish Everybody Was in the Movie’

LaToya Jackson explains why Janet Jackson isn't a character in the new Michael Jackson biopic "Michael"

Why Is Janet Jackson Absent From the 'Michael' Movie?

Michael Jackson’s story is headed for the big screen on April 24 with a glaring omission: Janet Jackson is nowhere to be seen in the movie. Michael, a biopic sanctioned by the late pop star’s estate, gives a sanitized version of his life, from his childhood as a child star in Gary, Indiana, with the Jackson 5, to his rise as the biggest artist in the world. The story ends in 1988, so the darker aspects of his life aren’t tackled, and the cruci…

Is Janet Jackson in the new 'Michael' movie? Everything we know about Michael Jackson's sister's role

'Michael' features special appearances from many of the superstar singer's close associates, but one big name's involvement still remains up in the air.

La Toya Jackson Confirms Janet Declined to Be in New 'Michael' Biopic

La Toya Jackson revealed Janet Jackson 'kindly declined' to join the 'Michael' biopic.