Paris Jackson reveals truth of ‘strict’ childhood at Neverland Ranch

Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris Jackson. Photo: LISA O’CONNOR / AFP via Getty Images 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 pop star father purchased his primary estate, which was designed by Robert Altevers, in 1987 for $US19.5 million ($27.55m) 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.” Paris 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. MORE: What Michael Jackson’s Neverland looks like now Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris, has offered a rare glimpse inside her extra...