Michael Jackson’s Daughter Paris Lifts the Lid on Childhood at Neverland Ranch—From Strict Screen Time to Earning Access to Its Attractions

Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris, has offered a rare glimpse inside her extraordinary childhood at the famed Neverland Ranch.Paris, 28, lifted the lid on her experience residing at the fun-filled estate, which was named after the mythical land of Peter Pan, from 1988 to 2005, while appearing on Alex Cooper's podcast, "Call Her Daddy." Built in 1982, her famed popstar father purchased his primary estate, which was designed by Robert Altevers, in 1987 for $19.5 million and lived there for over 15 years, steadily transforming the estate into a kind of theme park.Under Jackson’s ownership, the compound once held as many as 22 structures, including a zoo with exotic animals, amusement park rides, and now iconic landscaping that spelled out the word "Neverland."Loading...Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris, has offered a rare glimpse inside her extraordinary childhood at the famed Neverland Ranch, where amusement park rides were part of everyday life.Dave M. Benett/Getty ImagesParis clarified to Cooper that she "didn’t grow up" on the famed estate. "It was only the first few years of my life that I was there," she explained adding that she was homeschooled on the premise. “The cool, very ...