Prince, Paris, and Bigi “Blanket” Jackson, the children of the legendary Michael Jackson, recently made a public appearance together to pay tribute to their father. They attended a special event, and fans were amazed to see how much they matured.
At the Prince Edward Theatre in London, the trio had a night to remember as they attended the preview of MJ: The Musical. This Wednesday evening event was a celebration of their father’s remarkable legacy.
For this occasion, Prince and his brother Bigi “Blanket” opted for timeless black suits. Prince added a splash of color with a red shirt and tie, while Bigi chose a laid-back style, leaving the top buttons of his shirt open. Paris, standing between her brothers, looked radiant in an off-shoulder dress.
The eye-catching dress Paris Jackson wore was a piece from Giambattista Valli’s newest line, adorned with delicate sheer sleeves and bows for an added elegant flair. Her ensemble was completed with red sandals and a gold clutch, which harmonized with her blonde hair.
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Preview photo credit AFP/EAST NEWS, LANDMARK MEDIA / Alamy Stock Photo
Meet James Martin, the First Actor With Down Syndrome to Win an Oscar
When James Martin was born, doctors told his parents that he might never speak. However, he did not only learn to speak, but 31 years later, on his birthday, he walked on Hollywood’s biggest stage to collect his Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film, An Irish Goodbye. James became the first actor with Down syndrome to win an Academy Award. And, as icing on the cake, the entire audience sang “Happy Birthday” to him.
James Martin never let his condition hold him back.
James Martin’s father, Ivan Martin, is very proud of his son and revealed that he does everything with great gusto, and he’s very glad that his efforts have paid off.
“He has spent his life pushing the envelope. People are very good at saying, ’You can’t do this, and you can’t do that’… He’s done it, and he does it consistently,” he said.
Martin is the first person with Down syndrome to win not just a BAFTA but an Oscar too, and he’s very proud of himself. “It doesn’t matter if you have Down syndrome, as long as you’re doing what you do. I do what I can to be funny,” he said.
His girlfriend also supports him and says the win was a magical moment. “It shows to everyone that it’s changing your mindset on how people with disabilities can achieve as much as everyone else can,” she declared.
For the past 10 years, Martin has been working at Starbucks.
His co-workers and manager at Starbucks are very proud of Martin and his acting success, and to support him, good-luck posters were placed in the coffee chain’s city stores.
However, Martin’s dad revealed that despite the fame, he doesn’t see his son quitting his job as a barista anytime soon.
Martin caught the acting bug after he joined the Belfast-based Babosh theatre company for children with learning disabilities.
There, Martin did all types of shows, and he enjoyed every moment spent there. This was a stepping stone for him, as he later managed to land the lead role in Ups and Downs, starring alongside actress Susan Lynch.
Martin then went on to land a role in the series, Marcella, but his role in An Irish Goodbye, which won him both a BAFTA and an Oscar, is his most high-profile role to date.
Preview photo credit MICHAEL TRAN/AFP/East News, An Irish Goodbye / First Flights and co-producers
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