With the premiere of the Michael film only weeks away, one might think the Jackson clan would be more excited than ever. However, that couldn’t be farther from the truth, at least for Janet Jackson, sources tell TMZ. Apparently, the R&B-pop icon and her brother Jermaine got into a screaming match over the phone after the family got together for a screening of the film in Los Angeles last week. According to the outlet, Janet was very critical of the film, whereas Jermaine loudly applauded it. It should be noted that Jermaine’s son, Jafar, is portraying Michael in the upcoming film.
It appears that Janet is the only detractor of the film. Page Six reported that even the family’s matriarch, Katherine Jackson, was a fan of the project. The source claims Janet’s issues with the film stem from jealousy. “Janet’s always been insanely jealous of Michael, and her career is in the toilet,” they said. While the estate produced the film, Janet reportedly had no involvement, nor was she part of production, despite being allegedly offered to come aboard. A rep for Janet Jackson’s team has not yet offered a comment regarding the situation.
