10 Secrets Of Michael Jackson's Life
The world’s most popular pop star had been an unbeatable showbiz icon throughout his life. He topped numberless charts with his superb music more than any other pop vocalist across the globe. Like his music, his lifestyle has also been a subject of great interest and criticism and even after his sad demise, it is still not over.
His fans are curious to know more about him. And it is a fact that there are many things still to be unveiled. Here, you will find some of the most amazing secrets of Michael Jackson’s life that were never or hardly known before.
1. Bubbles: Michael's Best Friend
Despite his worldwide fame and a huge circle of fans, Michael Jackson chose a three-year-old chimpanzee to be his best friend. He called him Bubbles. The animal was obtained from Texas cancer research center and since then onward, the animal lived with the star on all tours, dressing like his master and doing pranks to gain attention of the crowds surrounding Jackson.
After a few years, it was donated to an animal sanctuary fearing that the ape may be dangerous for kids as it was getting strong crossing his puberty. Jackson continued to visit him with his kids.
2. Patented Special Boots
The weird facts of Michael Jackson’s life included also his anti-gravity boots that gave a wonderful leaning (at a 45-degree angle) in the “Smooth Criminal” music video. He could create an illusion of defying gravity with the help of these shoes and surprise his audience.
The real magic of the shoes was in fact the retractable pegs in the slots of the heels that allowed the wearer to lean forward easily. Jackson patented the shoes preventing other to create the same effect.
3. Jackson's Reeking Bedroom
Though famed for having an oxygen bed particularly for a sound health and beauty, the inside of Michael Jackson’s bedroom is a mystery for his fans. Most of the secrets of Michael Jackson’s life came from his maids usually referred with numbers 1, 2 and 3 instead of their names.
The most unbelievable secret was revealed by Maid 2 that Jackson who was also famed as a fashion icon had an ugly bedroom, littered with empty wine bottles, half-eaten meal plates and alcohol on the floor. He threw his underpants and socks in his bedroom. The most horrible secret is that he wet himself too.
4. Jackson Suffered Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (A1AD)
It is slightly known that the great pop celebrity suffered Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, a rare genetic disease. Ian Halperin, his biographer, first disclosed it to public and explained also the repercussions of the fatal disease that damaged eyesight of the king of pop in left eye.
The disease also affected his lungs to the extent that he needed to get his lung transplanted. Jackson suffered also chronic gastrointestinal bleeding problem and his doctors felt perturbed in controlling it. Later, Jackson’s brother Jermaine Jackson also confirmed these statements to be true.
5. Feeling Of Being Bugged
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Michael Jackson was constantly in fear of being recorded by someone. Surprisingly, he wasn’t sure of the identity of any such person or agency but had a strong belief that his privacy is being violated. This weird fact of Michael Jackson’s life was revealed by his security staff.
They said whenever they moved outside and stayed in some hotel, their first duty was to check the room and ensure the place is clear of secretly recording devices.
6. Love Of Reading Books
The king of pop was an avid reader, certainly one of the surprising and interesting secrets of Michael Jackson’s life. During his journey to different places as well as at home, books were his best companion.
He was interested particularly in history, art and science and would spend money as much as $5000 just on one visit to a bookstore. It is said that once on a trip to Los Angeles, he bought an old book shop paying $100,000.
7. Love For Classic Music
Michael Jackson got fame all over the world as a pop singer but he himself was fond of classic music. It is again one of the less known facts of Michael Jackson’s life. It is said in his home and in his car; he used to listen soundtracks of Bach, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky.
8. Code Name Of Jackson's Kids
Always afraid of paparazzi himself, Jackson kept his kids also away from the reach of media. He used to call his kids with code names and asked the kids to use these code names on phone or in public. To hide their true identity, he also asked the kids to wear masks.
9. Immortalization
The music legend Michael Jackson had a wish to become immortalized as a movie star after his death. He expressed this wish in his personal diary, writing: “If I don’t concentrate (on) film, no immortalization.” It seems he didn’t consider his musical work as worthy to make his name to be remembered after him.
He admired acting of Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire and wanted to have fame like them. Contrary to his conjectures, he garnered immense fame as a pop star that an entertainer could hardly imagine.
10. Michael Jackson's Secret Drawings
Another interesting secret of Jackson’s life is his drawings that are rich with symbolism. They describe his life-long struggles as well as the various tendencies of his whims. Reaching zenith of his popularity, he not only went through physical transformation but also a psychological metamorphosis.
His paintings provide a deep insight into his mind and character. During his lifetime, his paintings remained hidden but were auctioned after his demise.
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