Michael Jackson’s profound “obsession” with altering his appearance stemmed from the childhood trauma and humiliation he endured at the hands of his father, Joe Jackson.
The King of Pop’s former lawyer, John Mason, who penned a memoir detailing the abuse Michael faced during his rise to stardom, has shed new light on the matter.
In his book, “Crazy Lucky: Remarkable Stories from Inside the World of Celebrity Icons,” John now reveals that Michael confided in him about his father telling him early in his life, “You had a big nose.”
The star’s ex-attorney added, “That was just the beginning of Michael’s obsession with his looks.”
John collaborated with the entire Jackson family during their transition from Motown to Epic Records and provided insights into the psychological and emotional turmoil the “Black or White” singer experienced.
“In 1964, Michael, who was six years old and driven to sing and dance, went to work. Michael would remember years later that his father didn’t praise his singing ability after that first performance or his magical moves,” the legal representative recalled.
John asserts that this early critique “planted the seeds for future plastic surgery adventures in the name of finding true ‘beauty,’” for the “Billie Jean” singer.
Despite Michael’s own claims of having undergone only two nose surgeries, his continually changing appearance fueled persistent rumors of further cosmetic procedures.
“Back in the day, Joe (father) made all the calls,” John stated, adding, “He would sit at rehearsals with a belt in his hand in case he had to punish any mistakes or misbehaviour.”
He also recounted, “There was never a fun moment. Joe’s way of approaching people was to be intimidating. He would shake your hand and try to crush it.”
For those unaware, Michael Jackson passed away in 2009 at the age of 50 due to an acute propofol intoxication combined with sedatives, resulting from a drug overdose.
