Jaafar Jeremiah Jackson (born July 25, 1996) is an American actor and singer, the son of Jermaine Jackson, who achieved global fame for portraying his legendary uncle, Michael Jackson, in the 2026 biographical film Michael. After releasing his debut single "Got Me Singing" in 2019 and briefly working on a cancelled album project, he was cast in the lead role in December 2023, earning the personal approval of Michael's mother, Katherine Jackson. The movie, directed by Antoine Fuqua, premiered in April 2026 and shattered box office records, opening to $217 million and becoming the highest-grossing biopic of all time, eventually surpassing $1 billion in July. While the film received mixed reviews from critics, Jackson's performance was widely acclaimed, solidifying his status as a breakout star. On a personal note, he is of African-American and Hispanic descent, engaged to Maddie Simpson, and grew up in a Muslim household; in April 2026, he was honored with the key to Gary, Indiana. Following this success, he was cast in the action thriller Supermax alongside Will Smith and AnnaSophia Robb.