Actress Tatum O’Neal spoke in an emotional interview about her early relationship with pop legend, Michael Jackson, noting that it was a relationship full of feelings and challenges in light of the life of fame. The story began when Tatum was thirteen, and the two began speaking frequently, although their meetings were sporadic due to Jackson’s artistic preoccupations.
O’Neill noted that Jackson, who lived a stressful life, was looking for moments of spontaneity and comfort, which prompted him to take unconventional steps during that period. She recalled how they went to a concert together dressed in fancy dress, reflecting his desire to escape the pressures around him.
Their relationship was not purely physical, but rather full of feelings and the desire to get to know each other in a world full of challenges. O’Neal expressed her sadness over not attending the premiere of the movie “Whizz” with Jackson, a decision that affected them both deeply.
O’Neal also spoke about her fears at that age, as she was concerned about the details of the relationship, noting that she was not prepared for some of the things Jackson was talking about. She stressed that this relationship, despite the difficulties it faced, meant a lot to both of them.
Speaking about Jackson’s death, O’Neill described that moment as one of the worst moments in her life, as she lost two important people in one day. Despite the passage of years, she still remembers those emotional moments, which reflects the depth of the relationship that brought them together.
