Sobriety and Secret Engagements
Paris Jackson details secret past engagements from addiction, prioritizing sobriety and future relationship needs.
Key Points
Paris had a prior engagement with bandmate Gabriel Glenn, lasting about two years and ending in 2021.
During the earlier engagement, the ring was bought with Paris's money without her knowledge, even though the relationship felt real to her at the time.
She publicly split from Justin Long in July 2025, following a December 2024 engagement announcement, with reports noting breakup tears in public posts.
"Just because someone is a good person doesn't mean they're my person" — Paris emphasized non-negotiables and said she must be sure before committing, highlighting criteria she uses for future relationships.
Paris Jackson revealed on the podcast Call Her Daddy that she was secretly engaged while she and her partner were "strung out on drugs," a relationship she never made public. OK Magazine reported that the 27-year-old musician, now six years sober from heroin and alcohol, described the mystery man as someone who "bought the ring with my money" — without her knowledge.
The revelation came alongside news that Jackson ended her more recent engagement to actor Justin Long in 2025. She announced that engagement in December 2024, making this her second broken engagement in just a few years. The Mirror reported she said she ended things to "prioritize her own happiness."
A Secret Engagement Forged in Addiction
The first engagement happened before Jackson got sober in 2019. She and the unnamed man were both using drugs at the time. According to AOL, Jackson described it as feeling "real" to her, even if no one knew about it. The relationship lasted roughly two years and ended in 2021.
Jackson said the man used her own money to buy the engagement ring — something she only learned after the fact. Despite that, she said the commitment felt genuine to her at the time. She has not publicly named the person, keeping that chapter largely private even now.
Justin Long Engagement Ends After Eight Months
Jackson and actor Justin Long got engaged in December 2024. By July 2025, the relationship was over. This Is Money noted that public posts showing breakup tears hinted at the split before it was confirmed. The engagement lasted less than a year.
Jackson said she made the call herself. "Just because someone is a good person doesn't mean they're my person," she said on the podcast. She made clear she needs to be completely sure before making that kind of commitment again.
Six Years Sober After Heroin and Alcohol Addiction
Jackson has been open in the past about struggling with depression and trauma. She used drugs and alcohol to cope. According to OK Magazine, she has now been sober for six years, free from both heroin and alcohol. She got sober around 2019, before turning 22.
She credited a team of support for keeping her on track — including therapy, trusted friends, and honest conversations. She said those same tools now guide her choices in relationships. Her sobriety appears to be a foundation she builds every other decision on.
Jackson Sets Stricter Standards for Future Relationships
After two broken engagements, Jackson said she is done rushing. She told the Call Her Daddy audience that she has clear "non-negotiables" — things a partner must be, no exceptions. She plans to be far more selective going forward before saying yes to anyone.
She said she is "a person who needs to be sure." That certainty did not come easily. Both of her engagements ended partly because she realized the person was not the right fit — even when they were kind. She now frames love as something that requires both feeling and careful thought.
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