Why did Colman Domingo reveal that he'd personally messaged Paris Jackson to smooth things over after their conflict last year?

 

Colman Domingo revealed that he personally messaged Paris Jackson to clear up a misunderstanding and reduce tension after a public disagreement about the upcoming biopic Michael.

What caused the conflict

The issue began when Domingo—who plays Joe Jackson in the film—said in an interview that Paris Jackson had been “very helpful” during production.

Paris publicly pushed back on social media, saying she actually had “0% involvement” in the movie. She explained that she had only read an early script draft and gave notes about parts she felt were inaccurate, but those suggestions weren’t used, so she stepped away from the project.

Why Domingo reached out

Domingo later said the comments attributed to him were taken out of context or “conflated.” To avoid ongoing misunderstanding and show there was no bad intent, he contacted Paris directly through Instagram to explain what he meant.

According to Domingo, she responded with a heart emoji, which suggested the tension between them had eased.

The bigger context

The disagreement also reflects a deeper issue:

• Paris Jackson has been protective of her father’s legacy and skeptical about how Hollywood biopics portray real people.
• Domingo, meanwhile, has said he hopes she eventually sees the film as a respectful tribute to her father.
• 
  

✅ In short: Domingo revealed the private message to show that the dispute had been addressed personally and that there was no lingering hostility between him and Paris Jackson.