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PHOTO: Mark's daughter Harriet (right) shares Paris's facial features (left)

I'm real father of Michael Jackson's girl, claims Mark Lester

CLOSEST OF PALS: Mark says he donated sperm so Jacko could start family of his own

SPERM GIFT: Donor Mark

BIRTH RIDDLE: Mark believes Paris has his genes

'UNCLE' JACKO: Michael out with Mark's kids Harriet, Olivia & Felix

DADDY'S GIRL: Mark & Harriet

CHILD STAR: Mark in Oliver!

MARK'S WORRY: Over this picture of grieving Paris carrying her Jehovah's Witness book

BROTHERS: Prince and Blanket are spotted out last week for the first time since their dad's memorial

IN NAN'S CARE: Blanket, aged 7

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By Guy Basnett, 09/08/2009

WHO'S the daddy? Michael Jackson's dearest friend Mark Lester looks at the King of Pop's daughter Paris and is convinced HE is.

In an astonishing interview, Jacko's long term pal confessed to the News of the World that he secretly donated sperm to help the singer have children.

Until two weeks ago the child star of Oscar- winning classic Oliver! had not told ANYONE his story - not even his wife. Even now he has only shared it with his closest family members.

But today Mark, 51, is speaking out, convinced by the uncanny and growing likeness of 11-year-old Paris to his 15-year-old daughter Harriet (pictured above). He is certain he fathered them BOTH. And he has pledged to take a paternity test to PROVE it.

You can see Mark speaking on video below on this page.

"It's been a secret for so long," said Mark. "In 1996 Michael asked me if I would give him my sperm and I said yes. It was a gift to him, no money was paid, it was something I was honoured to do. He wanted children so badly."

And Mark, now an osteopath and acupuncture specialist, is only speaking out now because after Jacko's death he fears he will be manouevred out of the lives of his Godchildren - Paris, 12-year-old Prince and Blanket, seven.

Battle

"With Michael's mother Katherine now their legal guardian it's like the kids are being isolated," he said. "Up until Michael's memorial I was in touch with them on a weekly basis.

"I'm the Godparent to them and Michael was Godparent to all my four kids. Our two families spent a lot of time together, and had a lot fun together. Now I'm not able to have any communication with the children. My repeated phone calls aren't returned and emails go unanswered.

"This isn't what Michael would have wanted. I feel I have to come forward, as my only way of saying, 'Please don't shut me out!'"

Mark said he has spoken to lawyers to establish his rights to contact the children. He then revealed in detail how Jackson:

HATCHED the sperm donor plan because he was scared to have normal SEX.
JOKED about making donor babies using a TURKEY BASTER.
BOOKED Mark into a special London clinic for the procedure, and
SHARED countless holidays and intimate moments with the Lester family.

The plan for Mark to donate sperm to Jackson - whose hits include The Girl Is Mine-came in a series of incredibly candid phone calls. The pair had been the closest of friends after immediately bonding when Jackson first invited Mark to his room in London's Montcalm Hotel for a meeting in 1981.

Both had been thrust into the public spotlight at an early age - Mark in the title role of 1968 smash hit Oliver! and Jackson from his days as fresh-faced star of the Jackson Five.

But by January 1996 - with both men then aged 37 - Michael confessed his desperation to be a dad. At that stage Mark already had three young daughters of his own, Lucy, Harriet, and Olivia.

But Jackson was worried he would never father his own kids because his crippling shyness, and fear of the scary groupies who came on to him, meant he would not have sex with anyone.

"Michael found it very difficult to have relationships with women," said Mark. "He found the sexual act something he couldn't do. When he was about 16 or 17 he had a very famous female child star who basically jumped on him, naked in his hotel room, and tried to seduce him.

"He became very scared, and found it so disturbing he couldn't perform. Michael wasn't gay. But I'd say he was asexual.

"He was very conscious of his own body. He had vitiligo (a skin lightening condition). Believe me, it wasn't just his face that was white, he had it all over.

"Then in one of our regular phone conversations he said he realised having kids was a natural thing but that he just couldn't do it.

"I mentioned the fact there are alternative ways of going about it. We even joked that you can use a turkey baster, referring to artificial insemination. "I think he'd already tried using his own sperm but it hadn't worked for him, so I made an off-the-cuff comment saying: 'Try mine!'

"He'd already asked me how many times I'd had to try in producing my three girls. And I'd said that I didn't need to worry, because it seemed that I couldn't STOP having kids.

"So after I said 'Try mine' there was this silence on the phone for a moment. Then Michael said, 'Did you mean that?'

"Around a month or so later we had another chat about it and he said 'You know you were talking about the sperm donation, would you do it?' I ummed a bit but then said 'Yeah.' I half expected it not to happen.

"Michael was prone to say things that might not then happen. For instance, Richard Branson was launching plans for his new shuttle into space, and Michael called me saying he wanted me to come with him on a trip to the moon.

Aura

"He said he wanted to moonwalk on the moon, and wanted me there to be his buddy.

"I didn't expect it to happen, but I accepted. He had an incredible aura about him. Whatever he said, however short notice, you'd go along with it.

"Sperm donation was the same. It's something I wouldn't do for anyone else. But I wanted to do it for him. I didn't know if it would happen. But I was honoured to do it." Mark, who now lives in Cheltenham with second wife Lisa and the four children from his first marriage - Harriet, Lucy 18, Olivia, 14, and Felix, 10 - was told to expect a phone call.

That conversation was shortly after Jackson split from his first wife, Elvis Presley's daughter Lisa Marie, in January 1996.

And around a month later, in March, an employee at a confidential private clinic in London's Harley Street, rang Mark to set up an appointment.

Mark, who had given up acting, was working in London on a course at the British School of Acupuncture in Holborn, just a few stops away on the Underground.

Mark Lester is convinced Paris is his child

Mark said: "The talk with Michael about had at first been light-hearted. It was all a bit of a giggle. There was nothing that serious until I got the call from the clinic.

"I arranged to to in one lunchtime and they said I mustn't have sex for three or four days before."

Over the next four weeks he was asked to give three samples of sperm.

Before his first donation there was a blood test. Then he was shown to a room and given a small plastic cup to keep his side of the arrangement.

"I went in a bit sheepishly and came out a like a teenage boy leaving a porn film," recalled Mark.

"I'm not sure if the clinic knew that it was anything to do with Michael Jackson. I don't think they knew where the sperm was going or who it was for. I just did it and walked away from it.

"I think they separate some of the fluid and freeze it. From then on it can be transported anywhere quite easily."

Jealousy

Incredibly Mark didn't tell his then-wife Jane what he'd done for his old pal.

He said: "She'd have knocked it on the head. She had an animosity to Michael, maybe because of our closeness. There was a jealousy thing going on so I didn't discuss it with ANYONE. I just did it, and put it out of my mind. I didn't even know if I was the only person Michael asked." In fact the donation was never mentioned again even between the two men, despite the closest of relationships that endured right up to Jackson's sudden death in Los Angeles six weeks ago.

Eight months after the donor procedures, in November 1996, Jackson announced he had married skin-clinic worker Debbie Rowe.

And three months after that the couple revealed the birth of their first child Prince.

Paris followed just over a year later, on April 3, 1998. And Rowe has admitted being artificially inseminated using anonymous sperm.

Mark told us: "Michael never mentioned who the artificial insemination would be with. I later assumed it would be his wife. We just never spoke about it again."

But as time went on Mark noticed a growing similarity between Paris and his own daughter Harriet, born around four years earlier in December 1993.

Their pictures clearly show both share the same facial bone structure that also made Mark a child star when he first hit the big screen as Dickens' cherubic street urchin.

Mark said: "Paris is very pale, with blue eyes. All my daughters, apart from my eldest, are fair with blue eyes. So many people have commented on how alike Harriet and Paris look. Our families often holidayed together and staff, especially nannies, watching the children play together would say how similar the two girls looked."

Jackson turned to Mark for support during the most difficult periods of his life, and the Lesters made countless trips, including stays at Neverland ranch, to be with him and his family.

Mark was with Jacko in a Miami hotel when he watched the Martin Bashir documentary which led to his 2005 trial for sex abuse.

And he joined the star in Bahrain after he was cleared of all charges.

He was also in Berlin's Adlon Hotel in 2002 when Jackson hit the headlines dangling Blanket from a fourth floor balcony.

And the pals had made plans for their families to spend this summer together at rented houses in England.

Relaxed

The trust between the two men was so great that during Jackson's visit to London in March, to launch his Docklands comeback concerts, Mark took the singer's children to London's West End shops and the circus.

That was the last time Mark saw Jackson. They travelled together in the car to the press conference at the O2 arena. And the whole Lester family spent the weekend with Jacko at the five-star Lanesborough Hotel.

Mark said: "Michael was really relaxed. He wasn't unfit and showed no sign of being unwell."

In his last few months Jackson was ringing Mark at home every Sunday. They last spoke five days before the singer's death.

"We were on the phone for about an hour," said Mark. "Michael wanted to speak to all the children, one by one. We were talking about the show. He wouldn't tell me what was in it. He wanted it to be a surprise."

The last time Mark spoke to Michael's children was at the memorial service. He was walking past the convoy of family cars when Paris spotted him and called him over.

Hugged

"The children were in the back of a car with Katherine (their grandmother)," said Mark. "I didn't want to intrude too much. But Paris wound down the window and we hugged.

"She said they had presents for us all back at the house, gifts they were planning to bring to England this summer. I was telling her please not to worry about it. I've been very worried about how the children would react to everything.

"But I spoke to them a day after Michael died and was amazed at how strong they were being. I was in bits on the phone and Paris said, 'Daddy is with the angels.'

"I do feel a definite bonding with Paris and I think there's a definite possibility that she's part of me.

"I want to have contact with her, Prince and Blanket regardless of whether any or all of them are mine. I think it's cruel that I've now been excluded from them."

Mark is also concerned about the kids being pushed into becoming Jehovah's Witnesses, the strict religion favoured by granny Katherine. His worry grew after spotting a photograph of Paris clutching a Witness book.

"Michael would have hated it," he said. "I respect their beliefs but in my opinion it's not going to be very healthy for the kids."

Speaking from his French holiday villa near Cannes he added: "I'd like regular contact with the children. It feels like they're being isolated. They need to be interacting with other kids, getting back a normal life, and being with friends.

"I've tried to get in touch, spoken to the Jackson household, left messages. But no one's called me back. And they know damn well that I've been a part of those kids' lives for years." Now Mark - whose videoed interview can be seen here - has spoken to lawyers about being able to see the children in future.

He added: "I'll push all the way for contact with her, Prince and Blanket.

"I feel it's important. I love those kids so much. We've had great times together. I don't know if I'm doing the right thing speaking out. But I'm not trying to make any claim on anything. Even if it's proven Paris is biologically mine I wouldn't see her as anything other than Michael's daughter. He raised her.

"Michael was a brilliant, brilliant dad. Those kids are Michael's children. He was their father. End of story. But I just want to make sure they're happy."

No-risk babies

By Hilary Jones, News of the World GP

DONATED sperm is screened for certain medical conditions and quarantined for six months. This helps ensure babies born are healthy and there are no risks to the recipient.

The clinic then takes a sample and removes any abnormal sperm, leaving about 15 per cent of the original sample.

That sperm is treated with cryo-preservative to protect it at low temperatures and then frozen to -190°c with liquid nitrogen.

It is stored in a sealed container and a medical courier transports it overseas. Frozen sperm can be stored for many years.

It is common for men to donate to close friends without going through legal or formal agreement.

In such cases, the donor is usually asked to sign a consent form forgoing any kind of legal obligation towards the child.

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hey all those men saying they are the farther they should back off and let the kids morn for there dad. anyway mj raised them on his own who cares who is the dad. love it was matters and and mj loved them. by the way paris do'nt look lik harriet.

By louise barrett.. Posted January 12 2010 at 1:53 PM.

i think mark is the father ,but even if ,it should be a private talk,nt being publicized through the media.

By lizzy.. Posted November 11 2009 at 9:08 AM.

michael jackson is the father of paris jackson,king of pop can be the best daddy for her.Paris loves her dad! she will be thinking of her father everyday?

By tim kelly.. Posted October 8 2009 at 4:25 AM.

I can understand why he is speaking out, he isn't saying anything about wanting anything except to be able to se the children whom his children and himself has been around for most of their lives. I bet any one of you people would speak out if you could about a nephew or a niece that you were being kept away from. Maybe he spoke out in hope that the Jackson family would see it and come to some arrangement for him and his children to see them? Would you be happy and ok if you children and you were stopped from seeing those who you have seen as family? He probably used the fact he could be Paris's Biological father so the papers would run? I like Micheal Jackson is was a hero of mine, but I'm not sitting defensive ready to jump at any throat when something is said. Honestly is all this negative feed back for Micheal Jackson or for you people because you don't want people knowing about the fact Micheal Jackson had donors? at least this donor is not after anything other than the continuity of two families spending time together. shame on you people judging him, jumping to the defense and you clearly see this man as a threat. Has it occurred to any of yous that the man is speaking out because he IS a friend and knows that Micheal would want his children seeing Mark and the children? No? thought not. You are all for casting stones at anyone who says "i'm the dad" you don't care in what context it's being said. After all someone has to be the dad of these children and maybe.. just MAYBE one day these children will want to know even if it's just for knowledge.. It's either now or later... and I personally think it's better now that it comes out when they aren't reading or listening to the news were they are safely watching the Disney channel so when the time comes they want to know who their biological fathers are it's old news and it won't be front page. Seriously some of you people should start using the brains god gave you and stop jumping the gun and assuming the worst every time. It sounds like you guys are ashamed that Micheal had donors it's shocking it's as if you would prefer to be deluded. So what He had children that were from donated eggs and sperm it happens everywhere, all the time. My ex fiancee was adopted. So what... big deal. The good thing is Paris at least will always have a father figure there who will have her best interests at heart even as just a god father he can still guide her and I bet anything Micheal Jackson would have wanted that.

By sarah.. Posted October 7 2009 at 3:02 PM.

this is very confusing, please i need some one to tell me what is happening, how will this be, why did he not say it when Micheal Jackson was alive? i don't think this is true, his words are some time true but not always true, only God the creator knows

By ayuba anthony .. Posted October 6 2009 at 1:59 PM.

No matter what Paris, Blanket,and Prince were Michael's children. He loved his children to death... They were his life... In fact you know the song You Are My Life, that explains it all... Michael was such a good father and was there for his kids through it all. And he NEVER complained he had to raise all three on his own. That is what makes him such a good father... So all of you who don't think any of those kids are Michael's... PUT A SOCK IN IT!

By jordyn.. Posted October 4 2009 at 11:34 PM.

Sperm donor or not Michael is/was the Daddy. Quincy Jones daughter Rashida is half black and she looks white.

By kim.. Posted September 30 2009 at 9:29 PM.

If he was mj's real friend he would'nt disclose this publicly, michael raised these children he wanted them. Donating something means you're done with it and not seeking any rewards

By kirk eccleston.. Posted September 28 2009 at 10:10 PM.

ok think about this mark lester stops acting in 1977 and then he comes up with this cock and bull story, gets back into the spotlight and now he has a film coming out in 2010, it seems a bit odd to me!! hes just thinking of ways to back in the public eye. next week he will porbably come up with a story like....i dont know i was the first man on the moon or something stupid like that, all he wants it the fame and he's using a young girl to get famous thats sick and wrong!!!!

By paul thomas coates.. Posted August 29 2009 at 11:11 AM.

ok mark how bizarre is it that you stopped acting in 1977 and when you get back into the public eye you all of a sudden get a film role in a film that is coming out next year.
i think it is sick to use lie your why back into hollywood and at the same time wrecking the memory of a good man and wrecking the lives of his family.

By paul thomas coates.. Posted August 28 2009 at 7:05 PM.

i understand mark wanting to continue a relationship with the children but do you think that them seeing the interview (and they will) is doing them any good i see why the family is reacting the way they are. They are protecting the kids the best they can and I do feel that no contact with him is better. Because when the kids are older and stronger they will have words for Mark and they might not be the ones he wants to here.

By lynn logan.. Posted August 24 2009 at 5:23 PM.

heyy yu people are sick aint you got nothing better do than to sit here and critisize anyone with eyes can see than Paris aint white but even if she is so what. Some people need to just let people live their lives.

By Errr..... Posted August 19 2009 at 10:51 AM.

I Will Never Belive It.

By Winnie Bol.. Posted August 16 2009 at 5:02 AM.

I believe MJ is the BIOLOGICAL father of ALL 3 of those kids!! They look just like him!! MJ's dad has blue eyes and Paris has blue eyes. Don't that spark a clue that Pairs is really Mj's? Prince l has Mj's head, eyes, and chin. Blanket has those beautiful eyes just like MJ!! So no clue MJ is the BIOLOGICAL father of ALL 3 of those kids!! I don't really believe Mark Lester anyway. IDK, he's not really convincing to me.

By JenJen.. Posted August 16 2009 at 2:17 AM.

oooohhhh so shall we wait and see! sorry gotta go and get on with my life! hehe

By laura.. Posted August 16 2009 at 1:37 AM.

i think that they are all michaels becasue well they look like him , he raised them and, he has the skin dissorder which would make his children white and not dark . But even if mark is the dad of paris who care michael will still be seen as her dad beacue he raised her

By bub... Posted August 15 2009 at 1:28 PM.

Did we really need to know about the "little plastic cup"?

The whole affair is a disgusting freak show from start to finish.

By ducky.. Posted August 15 2009 at 5:46 AM.

Well Mark Lester, why would you cue for a DNA test with all the other freaks that believe they're MJ's kids biological something..?

Long time friends do not get cut off if they are real friends and this interview proves you aren't one of those.

Has it ever occurred to you that Jacksons might have bigger issues to handle at the moment than calling you?

BTW, after this move- I don't think you'll ever hear from them again.

By Diana M Christensen.. Posted August 14 2009 at 10:51 PM.

im sorry that michael jackson has died but i loved his songs and i still do love them they are fun i always listen to them and i still do so all of his family out there i am so sorry that this has happend to him i watched his funnerel and i started to cry so i am so sorry what has happend to him and that is all that ive got to say rite now so bye i hope u live happlie ever after loved michael jackson so i am so sorry

By melissa.. Posted August 14 2009 at 10:04 PM.

Mark is a fool in Africa we not not told ill about the dead..

By jOSH.. Posted August 14 2009 at 2:56 PM.

Dear Micheal, now I am really sorry for you.
What a friend!! Why don't you say it when he was alive?
How long it took you to be healed from MJ's mourning to speak out this shamefully heart breaking betrayal?!
Paris will remain to be Daughter of Micheal Jackson.
Mrs Bayush A.

By Mrs Bayush.. Posted August 13 2009 at 8:08 PM.

Leave Mark alone people. He was MJ's friend. What do you all know about it? Nothing!

By Joanne.. Posted August 13 2009 at 2:02 PM.

michael is the biological father of those kids. for 1 they look like him . for 2 he raised them. and paris looks nothing like harriet no offence but harriet is pale and blonde. obviously paris has color to her and different hair. i doubt that you are her father you and debbie are both white blondes. if your the father debbies not the mom. what i dont understand if you and michael were such good friends why would you do this to him. you couldnt do this not in the public eye while he was alive...what a friend.let them mourn their FATHER

By shanea.. Posted August 13 2009 at 5:23 AM.

I believe the children, ALL THREE OF THEM should find out their DNA when THEY ARE READY. Not just because the media wants something to talk about or because they want to exploit these kids and the Jackson family more. Also, everyone is assuming 1 that the kids are not MJ's and 2 that Prince and Paris do NOT know who their biological parents are, if MJ is NOT their father. It is possible there are documents with that information, and Prince and Paris may know about them. I agree that it does not matter anyway, because MJ was their DADDY, and their FATHER will be 4 EVER!
My step father raised me (from the time I was less than 2) but my mom told me when I was very young (like 7 or 8) that he was not my biological father. I grew up calling him dad and he WAS my father. People would always say how much we looked alike, or that we acted the same. We just went along with it, knowing all the while that was not really possible.
I also do NOT think Billie Jean and Claire Elizabeth and Mark Lester should be able to come out and claim the kids becuase that compromises all the closed adoptions and surrogate parents and sperm and egg donors everywhere. Sperm and Egg donors DO NOT have rights anyway. Surrogacy and Adoption are wonderful, selfless gifts given by people with huge hearts and bigger souls. If Mark Lester is going to be the dad then he needs to fork over the child support. Seriously!

By Amber.. Posted August 13 2009 at 2:19 AM.

Would a true friend betray his friend's trust even if his friend is dead?
Would a good godfather cause more pain to his godchild who has lost the only father she has known and loved by saying it in the media that he is her father?
How would your children, Mark Lester, feel if you died and one of your good friends such as Uri Geller, would say it in the media that he is the biological father of your children? And then you wonder WHY they don't let you talk to those children.
Those are Michael Jackson's children biologically and otherwise, so leave them alone.

By Lee.. Posted August 12 2009 at 11:59 PM.

How can you people be so hostile?! Like the more sensible commentators here I feel sympathy towards M.L. Did you, who throw bitter abuse to him even read the story? This world would be so much a better place if there was no prejudice and malice around.

By Janna.. Posted August 12 2009 at 12:07 PM.

This is why Michael kept his children's faces hidden, because of creeps like him ! He is only interested in Paris' money and nothing else!

By liar!.. Posted August 12 2009 at 12:35 AM.

to me the children look like michael jackson in the jackson 5 era and the off the wall/ thriller times too. i do not doubt they are his children. i don't see any ressemblance between paris and her godfather. i don't even think that doctor klein is paris' bio dad either but if i have to choose between the two well i think that paris look more like doctor klein than oliver twist.

By nick.. Posted August 12 2009 at 12:43 AM.

see, now that a lot of people have noticed that Prince Michael has apparently vitiligo on his hands and neck, they start to believe that Michael Jackson is his biological father. about Blanket, now that is so obvious because he looks like Michael when he was a child. so who is left? little Paris... Paris is not that fair skinned. she is more like same skin color as Paula Abdul, the exotic light tan skin color. yes, she has blue eyes and so does Joe Jackson. Debbie Rowe and Mark Lester are both pink skinned White people. so that Mark Lester wish doesn't make sense.

By cathy.. Posted August 12 2009 at 12:38 AM.

Mark you are NOT paris father! Paris looks nothing like you nor harriet.Lets see paris has dark skin(tan),dark brown wavy textured hair(when it's not straighten),and harriet has a pale skin tone(white),with light blonde straight hair.
They don't have the same ears,nose,chin,head,lips,hair line,eye brows,eye shape,eye color (even though they are both blue but a DIFFERENT color blue from each other),etc,etc. They look nothing alike.so what the hell is mark looking at? I guess he thinks just because harriet has blue eyes like paris even though it's a different color blue he wants to assume paris is his child.
Uh hello debbie rowe has blue eyes idiot,which is where paris got her eyes from.Katherine jackson needs to keep prince,paris,blanket especially paris away from mark lester.
MARK STOP CLAIMING SOMEONE'S CHILD THAT LOOKS NOTHING LIKE YOU NOR HARRIET.MICHAEL'S DAUGHTER IS NOT YOUR CHILD LEAVE HER ALONE!

By PARIS IS NOT YOUR CHILD MARK LESTER!.. Posted August 11 2009 at 11:22 PM.

As far as Paris is concerned Michael is her father and always will be. Did it ever occur to Mark that the Jacksons havent been in contact with him because they were burying Michael. Maybe he should leave it now, cos I cant see Paris wanting anything to do with him after this.

By sandie.. Posted August 11 2009 at 8:25 PM.

I think that Mark is telling the truth because, I know that Michael had a skin-disorder and turned him white but his DNA is still black no matter what happens to his skin. Anyway his children are white but if they were his they would be mixed-race.

By Leah-Nicole Bryan.. Posted August 11 2009 at 4:35 PM.

mark lester is right to speak now.But why does he only think that paris is his child prince also looks similar.Blanket looks nothing like the other two these children deserve to know who their parents are perhaps they will never know because of people who think they know whats best for them.But one day they will want to know.

By sue.. Posted August 11 2009 at 12:36 PM.

I totally agree with Tracy, August 11th 2009. Most of the people here are acting very selfish, thinking that THEY NEED to know about the "biologicall" truth of Michael´s kids.

By PAULA.. Posted August 11 2009 at 11:25 AM.

When I was a child, I was told that a particular woman (who was a friend of the family) was my biological mother. All those years growing up, I was not only compared to her in feature, but also in behavior. As grew older, I would look at a picture I was given of this person, and would compare features. I found many similarities. Needless to say, I was convinced this was actually my biological mother. So much so, I went to find her. When I made contact, I was informed she was not my mother. I eventually discovered the last name of my real biological mother. It was not the woman I sought out. I was in my early twenties at the time.
This situation cause a great deal of confusion in my life. I had a son that dead from leukemia, I believe biology played a huge role. So you can see these situations are very delicate, and should be handled with the utmost care. I believed the wrong person to me a biological relative, when in fact in was not the case.
The situation calls for discretion, and some form of proof. From the time my adopted mother died when as was only 5 yrs of age. My family did not address how I felt about my lose, but rather focused attention on my biology. That did not change the fact that I lost the only loving parent I ever knew.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT!

By Tracy.. Posted August 11 2009 at 9:20 AM.

There's only one way to find out and Mark Lester has consented to it. That will yield the facts. It's a possibility with all the recently provided ingredients in the mix.

By Ed.. Posted August 11 2009 at 7:06 AM.

In my opinion, if Lester is donor, & MJ made him Godfather, then there is possibly something there. Maybe Rowe was inseminated with Marks donor egg fertilized by a black woman. Would explain the skin color. I think its a bit tacky, But I also can imagine the heartbreak of being kept apart from them. Being the childs Godparent means you get the kids when the parents pass away or means you are the spiritual adviser. He is being completely ignored. This man misses them, they miss him & his family. The pic of Paris with the Jehova Witness' book is disturbing. Micheal was not of that faith. I think they should continue in whatever faith they were practicing with MJ. These kids are going to go thru a lot by virtue of who their father was. By all the things that have been said of him thru the years. Only they know the true him. He had a huge heart. He was their father no matter if it was biological or otherwise. To keep their Godfather away from them is cruel to both lester, his kids & MJ's Kids. They loved their dad. If Lester is the biological father, it would give them someone, whos been connected to them their whole lives to lean on. I think a tortured soul made Lester come out with this now. He is concerned about the children, this is the only way he can reach them. Obviously they love him. If the children have to deal with the appearance of Debbie Rowe, Maternal mother or Surregate mother, then why not the man that provided the sperm?

By Merry.. Posted August 11 2009 at 6:23 AM.

Did I hear him mention money...I don't think so.I would think he has a nice life with his own financial situation.
Wouldn,t it be a wonderful thing for the child, knowing her biological father especially someone she has known all her life, someone who loves her dearly,I do hope this turns out favourable for her,can you imagine the trauma this girl is going through after her daddy passing.All Mark wants is contact the same as he previously had. With the other parties ignoring his emails etc this is what he had to do, because he genuinely cares for all his godchildren.
I agree completely with Laura posted AUGUST 9.

By Barb.. Posted August 11 2009 at 5:38 AM.

I don't understand why few people are willing to wait until the blood tests are done - they will indicate the true "blood" parent. Mark Lester has done nothing evil. He has said that he does not want cusody of the children, he does not want money, he just wants to honor his friend Michael, and to honor his wishes. He and Michael were simply good friends and as the chosen Godfather, Mark has certain responsibilities to watch over and help the children when he can. The ranters here should go look up the term "godfather", and then they should go get a life instead of trying to destroy other's lives.

By judy hanson.. Posted August 11 2009 at 5:43 AM.

Now check this when you donate sperm or what so ever it is a donation. That mean you have No power what so ever to say O now I'm the father and I want my child. No you can't come back 11 years later and you want rights No I don't think so. People please stop with the BULL. Micheal's mom has his kids and that's where they need to be. It is over and done let Katherine do her job as a grandmother and raise her grand children. Get a life and move on California Laws say if a couple is legally married at the time of birth then those are his kids. Have a good day. Ms Bournes

By Jackie.. Posted August 11 2009 at 2:39 AM.

i think that mark was a good but he is not father to paris or prince or at all because debbie did not have sex with mark because michal is paris prince father since they were born i think that mark needs to move on his life right now he cant vist paris right now because she lost her daddy it is not good time that what i think jessica san diego ca

By jessica higgins.. Posted August 11 2009 at 1:38 AM.

Mark Lester is a lier! Paris doesn't look like harriet because she looks exactly like Debbie Rowe! Paris is bronze coloured because of Michael! Her eyes are blue just like Debbie's and her face structure is just like Michael's. So stop making up stories that you are Paris' father!! Because Michael is her father especially in her heart and in Prince and Blanket's hearts too!!!!!!!!

By MJ Fan.. Posted August 11 2009 at 12:57 AM.

OMG if you look really closely you can see Prince Michael (in the red shirt) has patches of white on his neck and right hand that looks like vitiligo, which MJ had. Thsese are definitely his bio kids.

By Kim.. Posted August 11 2009 at 12:26 AM.

I def. Agrreeee with stef :)

By sarah.. Posted August 10 2009 at 11:35 PM.

So much anger. The only way to tell who the father is,is by DNA.None of us really know the truth and getting annoyed will not change the result.So chill.Paris will always see MJ as her Daddy but she may need to know who her father is.

By penny.. Posted August 10 2009 at 11:15 PM.

y did mark have to wait untill michael passed away.... and the jacksons are still heart broken coz of their pass and mark is just makin it worst he should of just told us before michael died.

By Rhiannah.. Posted August 10 2009 at 8:21 PM.

He may be the biological father, but his biggest mistake was making a PUBLIC mess out of it, and just for this, he may not be allowed to see the children again. A revelation of this magnitud is shocking it can leave future behavoral problems in any child. It was insensitive and selfish, Lester just thought of himself. Katherine has professionals who advised her how to handle this fragile situation and Lester created this problem. He should have made it privately. Putting his own children in front of the media, is not very dignifying, Lester's children can be pointed out unfairly because of their own father. I'm wondering if any sperm donator to Jackson would claim the children's paternity if the father was not Jackson, most sperm donators don't want anything to do with child support. Does Mr. Lester mean child support, too? Michael made the wrong decision to choose Lester as a Godfather, if he knew the damage that he may cause to her daughter, I'm sure that Lester would not be the Godfather.
Unanswered phone calls, etc mean that the Jacksons perhaps know somenthing we don't, or as they say, an unaswered request is an answer itself. I dont want to be offensive, but Lester had alcohol problems in the past, perhaps he decided to come out with all this after a crisis, who knows, and I doubt that Michael would have used sperm from somebody with this problem. Talking about Michale's sex life was definitelly offensive

By Nara.. Posted August 10 2009 at 8:46 PM.

Mark Lester's declarations to a tabloid are shocking. This is an extension of the same media war of attrition against Michael Jackson that partly contributed to his early death. No normal person will do this to the children of his 'friend'. Michael Jackson brought smiles to millions around the world but the people of this world only deem it fair to pay him back with blackmail, backstabbing and the destruction of his family. This is shamefull indeed.

By Njei M Timah.. Posted August 10 2009 at 5:35 PM.

Mark Lester did the right thing. He states the facts and what's wrong with all that? Surely I like Mark a great deal from the time he was a chid star. To me he was a big kid because he was older than me but when I look back at his movies like "Melody", he was absolutely the most adorable child on earth. He was even coming to defend Michael's character during Michael's trial. Support, love, loyalty, and great look...why wouldn't Michael pick him after Michael's own sperm didn't work?

Mark didn't come forward the day Michael died. No. It is this 6 weeks of unanswered phone calls and unreturned emails that frustrated Mark. Michael would be glad that this god father is really concerned about the kids.

For those who claimed that Jackson family is busy, is grieving, and Michael hasn't been buried...do you know if none of them had returned any phone calls or emails? It is a choice, a wrong choice of the Jackson family to shut out a dear friend like Mark. For those of you who blame Mark from coming forward, do you have problem with Michael Jackson's choice of whose sperm to father his own child?

Michael Jackson, we all love, chose Mark Lester, that I personally adore, to father his dear children that Michael raised from day 1, and made Mark the god father to them all. There is no reason people jump all over their dedicated friendship. People should be outraged that Jackson family is shutting Mark Lester out, with no justification.

By June.. Posted August 10 2009 at 5:26 PM.

Micheal associated himself with the wrong people, period. I wandered how long Mark Lester would take to sell a story. This is a VERY private affair and no one in there right mind would ever do that to a child. This man is danger.. no more access to the children should be allowed. His blown his own trumpet.

By Ruby Wayne.. Posted August 10 2009 at 5:18 PM.

Michael Jackson was their dad. These three children have lost their daddy forever.

By Billie.. Posted August 10 2009 at 4:46 PM.

Some weeks ago Hello magazine had an article about Michael Jackson and Mark Lester. There was a photo of Mark Lester's daughters with Michael Jackson taken a few years ago. When I read the caption I realised that one of the girl's was Michael Jackson's daughter. She so closely resembled Marks daughters that I mistaken her for Marks. Their features were almost identical and she has also very prominent ears as do Mark's daughters. At that point I put two and two together and realised that it was highly probably that Mark was her biological father. I am sure that I was not the only person reading the magazine to have noticed the resemblance. At that point I did not think that Mark would reveal that he was her father because I was sure he was happy with the arrangements he had with Michael Jackson. There obviously was a gentlemen's agreement between the two of them. Michael Jackson was extremely subtle and sensitive to the situation allowing Mark to see Paris and Michael occasionally and discreetly without a word been spoken thus keeping both fathers happy. Who would ever find out they probably both thought that is until Michael Jackson died and the tragedy begain to unfold. Now because of this Mark is being denied the occasional access that Michael had so discreetly allowed.

By Marie.. Posted August 10 2009 at 4:10 PM.

@aderonke,

Totally agree with what you write, indeed the girls know, he was "hot".
That lester is "bad news", betraying his friendship, so he was not a real friend, he just wanted to live and take a bit of the shadow of glamour. In my eyes it's obvious what he's trying to do, look at the pictures of his daughter, they are posed, he wants her to become an "it-girl", which it's something in the UK. He just promotes his daughter, on the corps of his so-called "best friend". The fact he did it in a "tabloid" says enough, how can some people not see that, but than again, some people...
Anybody in their right mind and right thinking knows that the Jackson family, the children included because they are Jacksons, need their time to come to terms with the death of a beloved relative.

By edlih.. Posted August 10 2009 at 3:25 PM.

Prince and Paris' father can be Michael Jackson,Mark Lester or Michael's dermatologist..

By mika.. Posted August 10 2009 at 2:09 PM.

Paris Jackson looks like Debbie and Michael Jackson! period. She got her mother's eyes, nose , look at them, they are quite similar! Paris is bronze skin she is not white (because Michael), so why is so difficult to believe Michael and Debbie are the parents!

I just saw a Magazine yesterday with photos of Emma (spice girl) and her family (maybe some people think this is out of the subject , but is not) she is white and blonde, her partner has certainly black origen and yet their kid is quite white and blonde! and nobody ask them anything.

Those kids are Michael Jackson kids. R.I.P

By Viviana.. Posted August 10 2009 at 1:38 PM.

So many people are talking about how they love Mr.Jackson´s children. If they really do, they would never give interviews like that. The children have just lost their closest person, their beloved father ... They are now to accept all this crap. If they learn about 1% of all this "info" that is going on and on ... they will have psychic problems for the rest of their lives. LEAVE THEM ALONE .. if you succumbed to temptetation and did not leave their father alone!

By grb.. Posted August 10 2009 at 12:33 PM.

Paris is definately Lester's biological daughter...they are the image of each other. You'd have to be blind not to see that, or in denial. I loved and love Michael but I hate, hate hate lies, I wish the truth would out, I mean come on, we all know it anyway. I think Michael would want the truth now. It's best for the children.

By Lucy.. Posted August 10 2009 at 10:17 AM.

I met Michael Jackson back when he and his brothers performed in the 70's his last concert in Oakland California, and the Michael Jackson I met was meek, nice, kind, shy, and withdrawn, he felt everyone around him wanted something from him, and not sincere about being his friend as a normal young man or his self..... Michael was put in front of the whole world, and like Gladys Knight said... we his fans took a little piece of him until their was nothing left to take....

LET MICHAEL REST IN PEACE: LORD KNOWS HE WASN'T ABLE TO HERE ON EARTH.....

By Benessa Russell.. Posted August 10 2009 at 9:12 AM.

You to be his real friend?
To the point where things come out and say what you want these?
Why do the people around michael are so greedy?Do not do things to harm him please.
Those rumors to rest now, please!
mj is the best!
LOVE U 4EVER!!!

By princess.. Posted August 10 2009 at 8:04 AM.

Dear Lindsey!

You are right to have rights to Mark, because he is the godfather.

But what has the right to all the media report it????
Okay, if he want to keep in touch with the kids, but this is a private, not via the media should be dealt with!!

In such a true friend?
Michael trusted him to do so, Mark will say all that Michael shared with him.
(Of course, only if what he says is true, and not just a bomb to the whole.)
This is very unfair and disgusting thing!

Michael always cautioned his children to the public, so everyone knows.
This is Mark know if he had a good friend of Michael(ha ha) or not.
He (Mark) was announced in the media that he was the father, and Michael was asexual, etc..
Anyone says that does not make money and fame, dumb.
Pathetic.
Leave the kids alone, there is still enough problems!
In addition to Dear Mark, Michael, the children of the right of inspection Katherin was identified, NOT YOU.

This is what is going on throughout the pathetic , sad and outrageous.

Rest In Peace Michael, I Love You so Much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Reka from Hungary.. Posted August 10 2009 at 8:31 AM.

Paris is obviously mixed race - not the product of 2 white people. I actually think she deeply resembles her mother....

By Kreekwa.. Posted August 10 2009 at 7:13 AM.

In light of the Mark Lester/Jacko revelations I'm now thinking of many of the songs from Oliver in a very different light:

'Boy for Sale'
'Who Will Buy?'
'I'd Do Anything'
'As Long as He Needs Me'
'Where is Love?'

Scary, isn't it?

By Dave.. Posted August 10 2009 at 7:50 AM.

Lester....what the hell are you doing. She is 11 years old and you claiming to be her father...you were a doner, if indees that story is true, you were NEVER her father. Michael was her father in every way for every day of his life. Why would you rip that relationship away from an 11 year old....and what about her brothers....how would they feel, frightened that you would rip their family apart. Good one....you selfish moron!

By Kazzar.. Posted August 10 2009 at 6:55 AM.

I remember this guy from being a one-shot kid star.

I don't see a resemblance between the two girls at all.
Except that they both have two eyes, one nose, and one mouth. What am I missing?

By peaches.. Posted August 10 2009 at 6:13 AM.

It is sad that the Jacksons have chosen to limit contact between Michael's children and their Godfather.

That said, it is entirely inappropriate for this man to suddenly make a claim, and insist on a DNA test. I believe that he relinquished any parental rights long ago. What will a DNA test do for him? I tell you what it will do for those children...it will make their lives more difficult, and cause them additional pain and suffering.

As for whether bronze skinned Paris looks like porcelain Harriet, well...Paris looks a lot more like my Mediterranean granddaughter than she does Harriet, and I don't believe that she is a relative. They are both beautiful girls, but I do not think they look alike. If Paris and Harriet share the same father, then Paris' bio mother must not be Debbie Rowe. You don't (often) mix two pasty white people, and end up with a bronze child. Paris appears to be mixed-race, at least to the extent that she does not appear to be a typical WASP.

Back off, good friend of Michael's. Such a good friend you want to discuss private conversations about sexual fears. Nice. Did you go on to say why Michael was afraid of "regular" sex? I think you're depraved, pal. Devoid of basic human decency.

By MomOfFive.. Posted August 10 2009 at 6:25 AM.

Sad to say that I find it very disturbing that you call Mr. Jackson "Jacko". I always wonder about the character of people who need to call other people names to make themselves look smart. Actually, it discredits an otherwise well written story.

By Jeri Mork.. Posted August 10 2009 at 5:43 AM.

Mark, without reservations, you're not a through friend to Micheal. You're only looking for fame. As far as I know and believe Micheal is still the father of those kids. you're just a blackmailer. Waco is just too big for that trash even at death. Rest in peace Jaco.

By henry from ebonyi state, nigeria.. Posted August 10 2009 at 5:39 AM.

What is the point? Michael never talked to you again about whether or not you were the bio dad. As far as he and the children are concerned, Michael is their Dad. You donated and it's done. That's it. Michael's wishes about who he wanted to raise his children were made known in the Will and were granted. Give it some time and maybe the family would be happy to let you see them as their Godfather. Why bring all of this up now? It's completely absurd and selfish!!!

By kris.. Posted August 10 2009 at 5:10 AM.

Um..."blue eyes"? Paris' eyes are green, like Joe Jackson's.

By whilome.. Posted August 10 2009 at 4:54 AM.

You know...I think this Mark something, like any other, who has tried and will even try to say that they are MJ's kids, should find something to do!!
Leave MJ rest in peace, for Christ Sake! The one who raises is the father or mother! What will this change now? Go and find another way to get fame! That's all you guys want!

By Fabiane.. Posted August 10 2009 at 3:28 AM.

you got everyone coming out the wood works.

By whos next?.. Posted August 10 2009 at 3:57 AM.

I don`t blame him for coming forward but i really don`t think paris is his daughter, although it will be interesting to see the results of a dna test. His blonde daughter has his thin lips and narrow nose - paris has neither. There is some resemblance there but sometimes we see what we want to see.
By the way - some of you loony tunes seriously need to calm down - - talk about mass hysteria.

By maria.. Posted August 10 2009 at 2:18 AM.

I can´t believe I´m seeing people try to defend the attitude of this guy... totally out of time and out of focus. He´s exposing children when it´s the last thing this children need.

And I Can´t believe people who - AFTER JACKSON´S WILL REVEALED HE WANTED HIS MOTHER TO TAKE CARE OF THE KIDS - are still saying Katherine will not be good for them, and that Lester would do it better.

I wonder if these people´s family is perfect. Because they seem to know SO WELL what is better for those children - who aren´t theirs. Hypocrisey everywhere.

"Greed is good". You may have taken this by heart.

By marx.. Posted August 10 2009 at 2:27 AM.

I had already noticed and commented that Paris looks like Mark .Mark is a genuine really nice good guy, hes not looking for fame or fotune from this and is only concerned about the childrens welfare as any good friend would be if their good friend and single parent passed on. If he is the father then its makes it more important that he is granted contact but he is their godparent and family friend regardless of any DNA test result and should have regular contact it would only be good for the children.Mark has purposely removed himself from show business and is not like Gellar chasing celebrities his concern is from the heart and it should be respected . Good luck Mark.

By steve.. Posted August 10 2009 at 1:39 AM.

Mark, I don't think you needed to make this public and through a tabloid as well. Imagine how Paris and the other children will feel..... Not nice to talk about Michael's sex life either. I've lost respect for you.

By Heather Jones.. Posted August 10 2009 at 1:52 AM.

MR LESTER, I was wondering when you would finally creep out of the woodwork and jump in on the act for your 15 minutes of fame.. Call yourself a friend!!! Shame on you. What you supposedly did for Mr. Jackson should have been kept private. The last thing MJ's kids need is another adult with ulterior motives. Just another of MJ's "friends" slowly destroying his image. Why didn't you show your true colors when MJ was alive? Leave the Jackson family and the kids alone. They for sure do not need you in their lives. Maybe one day, you will sell them out just like you have done to MJ. tory.

By rosy.. Posted August 10 2009 at 2:00 AM.

RIDICULOUS!!!!!!!!!! R.I.P. MICHAEL......

By Cristina.. Posted August 10 2009 at 1:32 AM.

Mark, I think you have all the rights to stay in their lives as Michael would have wanted. He kept you in their lives, so Katherine should to.

Thank you for giving Michael this precious gift so he has enjoyed these children.

By Diana.. Posted August 10 2009 at 12:39 AM.

Sir, you are no friend of Michael. You just proved it by going to the media with this. You disclose something that can be very harmful to a little girl given her state of grieving over the only father she knows. You also plan to give her more grief by disclosing publicly something of that nature by chosing to tell during this difficult time about the circumstances of her birth (if it is true). This is a very selfish thing to do to Michael's children and his family. YOUR TIMING IS WRONG SIR, VERY WRONG.

By Anne.. Posted August 10 2009 at 12:39 AM.

Has Mark Lester told his children he thinks he maybe Paris' father? I think it is really sad and I feel so sorry for ALL of the children involved. How are HIS children going to cope with this news? I feel that if he had any issues with regards to contact with Michael's children he should have addressed them privately and not through the media!

By anon.. Posted August 10 2009 at 12:32 AM.

I have friends with Bi Racial Children....some light ...some darker...none like michael's 2 eldest as they have NO African American characteristics....it is so sad that michael did not want to pass on his talent to his children...Blanket looks hispanic, and they only way to know is DNA. It is so unfair to his children, as honesty is something children should be taught and many things were hidden to them.

By lila.. Posted August 9 2009 at 11:59 PM.

What is wrong with you people???
Why is everybody so agressive??
We all loved MJ and I think het raised his children with dignity and learned them to love eachother, not to criticize eachother.
Everybody is free of speeking. I think Mark really loves MJ children and I think MJ loved Mark, because they were friends for such a long time and he made Mark the godfather of his children.
Please don't be so cruel.
"love eachother" would Michael say.

By AU K.. Posted August 9 2009 at 11:57 PM.

Uri Geller is a shamless opportunist. He claims that he has "extraordinary powers", well, those "powers" never allowed to perceive that Michael was going to die so young, he just wants free publicity. How disgusting! He's been bending spoons for over 20 years, skeptic James Randi has been mocking Geller for years and Randi shows the scientific trick to bend spoons. Uri hates Randi, of course! And Mark Lester should have made this statement privately, they say that one never should decide or state anything under a deep emotion. I love you very very very much, Michael!!!

By Fleur.. Posted August 10 2009 at 12:09 AM.

TO MARK LEXTER:

-Michael main concern was his children,he even hide his identity, so they could be out press world. what you have done, won`t bring anything else than disturbing the quiteness and balance they really need to carry on with their very diffficult new situation. And thst his family is trying to give very hard.

-Prince, Paris, and Blanquet´s unique Father; is Mr.Michael Jackson is dead just 45 days ago.

-Michael Jackson kept his personal life very far away from media and tabloids. Everybody in the world knows this attitude he had. You just have done the contrary he would expect from his """friend""""?.
-Whoever is the donator of the sperm for those kids, it doesn`t make him a father, as a father is something different, AND they have no rights or links to children born.
-Since your very betrayed behaviour towards Michael Jackson, why should anyone believe words of a person with such a indignity way of acting.I do not trust you as no person does by seeing now who you are.

-Michael was an exquisite person, with an army of fans that wont allow anyone to continue abusing he is not here.
-Michael Jackson took the decision of Giving HIS CHILGREN TO his caring mother: Mrs. Jackson.And this is nothing to do with you, NOTHING.
-They are his unique family who will love them to death...I dont imagine the mother going into a newspaper and telling who is from the sperm of children.

-This has to Stop.

MICHAEL HAS TO REST IN PEACE.

By Olga.. Posted August 10 2009 at 12:26 AM.

I just don't buy the story that Mark Lester has come forward just for the money or fame. I am pretty certain that it was a long and thought out decision before he decided to bring this to the attention of the media.

Whether he is the Farther or not, he has played a large part in these children's lives as godparent and I can understand why he would want that contact to continue.

Its hard on the Jackson children after all that they have been through, to have something else thrown at them, but from what I can see Michael raised them well, and they will get through this too.

We have been told from the start that these kids are not biologically Michael's and I guess this should not be a surprise to anyone, at the end of the day Michael will always be their Father but I can understand why Mark felt the need to speak out.

I am sure all will be reveled in time!!!

By Lindsey.. Posted August 10 2009 at 12:22 AM.

Am I the only sane person writing on here??!! I think YOU ALL need to have your heads examined. My second point is, how is this ANY of your business??! But since you seem to be inanely ignorant and abnormal, here is a proper reaction to this development:

I totally respect Mark Lester's right to be concerned, as godfather to all three of those children. Michael chose him, and remained his closest friend after 27 years even at the time of his death. It is indeed Mark's right and obligation as godfather to be part of those children's lives. The duty of a godparent is to care for the children in the event of an untimely demise of the parents. HELLO! You are all completely retarded. What exactly do YOU think the role of a godparent is?!

Michael would not have wished his children to be raised by his family, or he would have made one of THEM a godparent! Instead, he made Mark Lester not only godfather to one, but to all THREE of his children.

END OF STORY!

By Sharon.. Posted August 10 2009 at 12:21 AM.

I read this article and then was so shocked by the comments at the end of it!

Mark has said that even if it is proved that he is Paris's father, he would still consider her to be Michael's. He has also defended Michael during his trials and says that he was a brilliant Dad.

Why is everyone having a go at him? He is upset that he has spent all these years holidaying with these children and being close to them and now he can't get in touch with them to speak to them. Of course he is concerned about them. This is his only way to get back into contact with them and make sure that they are all right.

All you people are obviously MJ fans, so why don't you show him some respect and see that he chose Mark to be his children's godfather and therefore he is a trustworthy and good man? MJ was not stupid - he raised his children well and chose them someone he trusted to be their godfather.

I feel sorry for Mark Lester - he just wants to continue the relationship he has always had and is feelign completely helpless.

Also, I do think the two girls bear a striking ressemblence.

By Emily.. Posted August 9 2009 at 11:36 PM.

RIDICULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! R.I.P MICHAEL.

By Cristina.. Posted August 9 2009 at 11:41 PM.

It does'nt matter what anybody says. The donor father, media, other people, the most important thing is: The children are all Jacksons! Maybe not biological, but they are Michaels children. He was the one who raised them, he was their father and nobody else. They are in good hands with the Jackson-family! They must decide what's the best for them. And I can't believe that Mark Lester such intime things tells to the media. Shame on you! And I can understand at all, that the family of Jackson don't want to have contact with this man who tells the media (the world) such secret details!!

By eva.. Posted August 9 2009 at 11:11 PM.

All you "good friends"
LEAVE MJs KIDS ALONE!!!

By Anya Jones.. Posted August 9 2009 at 11:10 PM.

Shame on you Mark Lester. You must wash your dirty mouth! Michael is the father, you must shame shame shame shame on you. How dare you????

By Theadora.. Posted August 9 2009 at 11:14 PM.

Oh my goood. Let MJ rest in peace!!!

By Ann-Charlotte.. Posted August 9 2009 at 10:40 PM.

now what the bloodly hell ? Seriously ?
MARK DONT YOU GET IT ? THERE MICHAEL'S M-I-C-H-A-E-L-S CHILDREN, NOT YOUR'S >:(
First It Was Dr Klein Saying He Was The Father NOW Its One Of Michael Closests Friends ? Now Really Is He Being Stupid YES. . .
Just Because People Are Purely Jealous Of Michael, LEFT RIGHT AND CENTER. And They Cant Accept That He's More Popular Than Them. . And WHY NOW Does Mark Decide To Tell The World This ? If He Loves Thoses Kids, He Would Have Kept His Mouth SHUT And Leave Them Be. How Are The Going To Cope With This Now ? They Have Been Through Enough Already, Now They Have To Deal With The Fact That People Cant Accept Michael's There Dad. I Dont Look Nothing Like My Dad But He's Still My Dad. . >:(

God I'm So ANGRY >:( Can Michael + His Family Not Have Peace Already? Probably Not Because People Are Soo Damn Ignorant >:(
LEAVE MICHAEL AND THEM ALONE . . . NOW

LoveYouForeverMichael, You'll Always Be IN My Heart (L) xoxoxoxox

By Sarah.. Posted August 9 2009 at 10:56 PM.

Mark what a disgrace you are! Your "friend" Michael would be very proud of you for fighting his corner.

By Emmanuel.. Posted August 9 2009 at 10:20 PM.

WHAT A SHAME!!! WHAT IS THIS GUY WANTING?? THE KIDS ARE MICHAEL JACKSON'S CHILDREN!!!!

By paula.. Posted August 9 2009 at 9:30 PM.

I am soooooo angry with mark. I mean her father micheal died and she was really upset about tht. Know she has to worry about michaels friend saying u are my daughter. Why did he wait until micheal died. I'm sooo angry at tht stupid man :(

By aneela malik.. Posted August 9 2009 at 9:07 PM.

this is like the same thing that happnd when anna nicole died. 1st they died same way. 2nd every tom, dick, &harry anna ever knew started claiming they wer the father of her baby like everyones tryn to claim mj's kids.3rd it was just a media frenzy&each day there was a new story or accusation.

By becky7640.. Posted August 9 2009 at 8:37 PM.

y wait untill michael jackson is dead and the say u might be the dad u think of the pain paris is under and ur doing that to her ur heartless.

By alison.. Posted August 9 2009 at 8:35 PM.

why did u wait until Micheal died can't u see that family is broken completely they just trying to cope u want Paris to broke in half she probably start to cry when she hears this.how can u do this to your best friend Micheal Jackson.why .why. why.why

By ramatulai.. Posted August 9 2009 at 8:23 PM.

first of all Mark shut the heck up. i agree with Melissa growdon.
you've just got to give paris and her true family some space, you are not doing them any good.
if you care about them then please leave them alone to grieve.
you should be ashamed!!

By kylie.. Posted August 9 2009 at 7:50 PM.

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