Full Breakdown
Paris Jackson Calls Off Engagement to Justin Long, Citing Personal Needs
8/12/2026, 8:40:12 PM
The Decision Unveiled
Paris Jackson announced the end of her engagement to musician Justin “Blue” Long in a July 31 post on X, confirming the split after the couple had been together for roughly three years. She later elaborated on the August 12 episode of the *Call Her Daddy* podcast, stating that ending the relationship was a choice she needed to make for her own happiness.
Earlier Relationship and Prior Engagement
Jackson first revealed Long’s proposal in December 2024, describing the moment as a “sweet Instagram birthday tribute.” The engagement marked her second public breakup; she previously referenced an earlier, undisclosed engagement that occurred while she and her partner were “strung out on drugs.” Jackson has spoken openly about her six-year sobriety milestone earlier this year and her past struggles with heroin and alcohol, which she says she used to cope with depression after her father’s death.
Timeline
Reasons Explained
Jackson said she consulted a therapist, a clinical psychologist, a coach, and a “whole council of people” who helped her confront why she might stay in a relationship that didn’t meet her core needs. She highlighted that being with a “good person” is insufficient when non-negotiable personal requirements remain unmet. Jackson also noted that lingering doubts about the future—wondering whether staying longer would improve things—prevented her from feeling certain about the partnership. Ultimately, she concluded that honoring her own non-negotiables and seeking happiness outweighed loyalty to a partner who, despite being “a good person,” could not fulfill those essential needs.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It was a choice that I needed to make to be happy,” — Paris Jackson
- “This is also my second engagement that I called off,” — Instagram Paris
- “Just because I’ve realized just because someone is a good person doesn’t mean they’re my person, and I have to be happy and I realize that my non-negotiables are allowed to be non-negotiables.” — Instagram Paris
- “This is also my second engagement that I called off, the first one. I don't know if you could count the first one, it was real to me, even though we were strung out on drugs, and the ring was one that he bought with my money without me knowing, it was still like, the love was so real for me in that first one.” — Instagram Paris
- “I had my breaking point, I had my bottom. It just kind of did it for me.” — Instagram Paris
What’s Next
Jackson indicated she is focusing on self-love and remains uncertain about future marriage prospects, describing her outlook as “a day at a time.” She has not announced any new relationships and appears intent on maintaining her sobriety and personal growth.
