Who Is ‘Michael’ Star Jaafar Jackson’s Girlfriend? Meet Maddie Simpson
What To Know
- Jaafar Jackson will star as his late uncle, Michael Jackson, in the upcoming biopic Michael.
- Jaafar has received strong public support from his girlfriend, Maddie Simpson.
- They’ve been in a relationship for years.
Jaafar Jackson will step into his pop star uncle’s shoes in the upcoming biopic Michael. The singer-actor has opened up about the pressure of bringing his late uncle’s story to life, explaining to Today, “I really had to earn and really prove to the filmmakers and myself and my family that I can pull it off.”
Jackson will have a number of people in his corner when Michael hits theaters, including his longtime girlfriend. Since Jackson’s casting was announced, Maddie Simpson has shown her support for her boyfriend often on social media.
“Over the past year and a half I have watched Jaafar grow in ways I didn’t know were possible,” Simpson wrote on Instagram January 2023. “The dedication, focus, love and care he has put into this role already is truly unparalleled. Not only has he proven that he is more than capable of taking on this responsibility to others, he has most importantly proven it to himself.”
She added that her boyfriend’s uncle was “guiding Jaafar through every single step of this process.” She added, “The admiration and respect I have for Jaafar is genuinely impossible to put into words. Saying I am proud of him falls short of all of the emotions I feel. I love him so dearly and I can’t wait for the world to see how exceptional he is.” Get to know the actor’s number one fan below.
Who is Jaafar Jackson’s girlfriend?
Simpson, 28, is a musician as well. She’s based in Los Angeles, according to Schön!, and released her debut single “Love Me Loud” in 2018. “I think the biggest thing that has drawn me to music is just connecting with people through music,” she told Schön! magazine. “There wasn’t really ever a moment of realization that I wanted to pursue music professionally, because for as long as I can remember, there’s was nothing else I could see myself doing. ”
Per her Spotify bio, Simpson’s love of music started early, and her tastes were shaped by her mom, who started playing James Brown, Lionel Richie, and Aretha Franklin for her daughter while she was pregnant. The musician, who says others have always considered an old soul, is interested specifically in soul and R&B. Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, and Whitney Houston are her musical influences. Her songs, “Love Me Loud” and “Woulda Never,” would go on to be produced by Harvey Mason Jr., who worked with Houston.
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How long have Jaafar Jackson and Maddie Simpson been together?
Though Jackson keeps his Instagram entirely business-related for the most part, Simpson hasn’t been shy about sharing their love on social media. She celebrates her relationship every year on their anniversary, including their sixth in June 2022. So, according to Simpson’s Instagram, she and Jackson have been together since 2016. “[Five] years with my other half,” she wrote on Instagram the year before. “I am so lucky we have grown up together, and will continue to grow and learn together for many many more years to come. I love you more than words!!!”
How did Jaafar Jackson and Maddie Simpson meet?
It’s unclear how the couple met, though they went public with their relationship at the Q85: A Musical Celebration For Quincy Jones event in 2018, according to Us Weekly.
Michael, April 24, 2026, In Theaters
