Paris Jackson Shares Sobriety Update After “Hard Times” During Addiction

So what caused the model to overcome her fears to pursue a career as a studio artist?

“In my like early 20s, I was like, ‘I can’t do this anymore. It’s what makes me happy, and I just have to do that,'” Paris shared. “Especially because this was before I figured out all the other things that made me happy.”

As she explained, rock climbing, hanging out with friends and working on her photography skills also helped her get through “some rough patches” in life.

The hobbies ultimately allowed Paris, daughter of Michael’s second wife Debbie Rowe, to cope with her struggles before she got sober in 2020, a milestone she celebrated in January 2025.