Report: Jackson Not the Father of His Kids

Lawrence Vickers in 2011, when he was signed with the Houston Texans. / NFL via Getty Images

The question over custody of Michael Jackson's three children may have gotten quite a bit more complicated.

According to a report on TMZ, Jackson was not the biological father of any of the kids. And Debbie Rowe, the Jackson's ex-wife and mother of his first two children, was just a surrogate - none of her eggs were used. That would mean, technically, that she wasn't the biological mother either.

TMZ cites multiple sources familiar with the births as saying Jackson didn't donate his own sperm for the in vitro fertilization of any of his children. They say Rowe was a paid surrogate who gave birth to son Michael Jr. and daughter Paris.

The report also states that the surrogate for Jackson's third child, Prince Michael II, didn't even know who the receiving parent was.

Jackson's parents have filed for guardianship of the three children in the wake of the pop star's surprising death, though a custody claim by Rowe is still not out of the question. The report notes that because Rowe was married to Jackson at the time of the birth of Michael Jr. and Paris, there is a presumption that she is the biological mother. That would have to be countered by evidence.

[mjfannn]

arranging birth thru immaculate conception. hmmm.
http://www.godismichaeljackson.net/

[ISEARCHFACTS]

The drugs used to treat the disease Lupus can lead to male infertility. Please see the link below:
http://www.lupus.org/webmodules/webarticlesnet/templates/new_empty.aspx?articleid=1286&zoneid=76
Michael Jackson had Lupus as well as other health issues. Possibly thats why he chose a sperm donor. I sure
hope the courts decides what's best for his children.

[IamAlonaLee]

Who the hell really cares if they were genetically his children, MJ loved and cared for those children from the moment of their birth and the feelings were returned to him from the children. In all ways that truly count they are HIS children. Parenting is more than genetics, it is all about love. It is probably the only true feelings that were returned to MJ in his entire life. It is time to drop it and get on with living and stop tearing down the lives of innocent children.

[diogy]

Do a DNA test on everyone and be done with this.
Everyone involved is going to walk again with millions anyways.
Lots more to worry about in this world. These people won't starve or go into foreclosure.

[MizAnthrope]

wow - this is news? Am I the only one who knew that Michael Jackson was NOT the biological father of his three children? Isn't it obvious that he did not contribute any genetics whatsoever to these children?

[stupidfolks]

Staple center shold have charge $10 per ticket to get ride of some of those IOUs. Sacrilegious my a$$! They owe on IOUs. Instead of color coordinating their gold ties those Jackson brothers should have paid the police department

[mom14527]

Did any of you see the memorial service? Did you see how much Michael the FATHER meant to those children? Did you hear Paris? Actually I think Blanket looks like his father!! Michael tried to protect HIS children from the media when he shielded thier faces, we all may have done the same thing considering the circumstances. Shouldn't we be thinking about how the children feel rather than run thier father onceagain into the ground!! Because of people like you all you see what theyare going to have to endure in their life time! Are you all trying to run three more people into the grave? Did anyone see how the family including aunts and uncles were shielding and supporting those children even in their own grief. I think they are fine right where they are with their grandmother, along with the support of their aunts and uncles. They all have a great deal of love for each other and that is what Michael wanted!

[dlemons123]

God is Michael Jackson's Judge and not people. We all will have to bow down on our knees before God to answer for everything we have done during our temporary stay here on earth. Let's remember the good things Michael has done and say positive things about Michael or don't say anything at all. Too many people used Michael because of his money and generosity. Get into the Word of God, leave Michael alone, and pray for a better world and for people to love and not hate. Without love, you have nothing. God is "LOVE". Show love to each other and stop the harsh, rude, and insensitive remarks about Michael. Get your life in order instead of talking bad about the deceased. Michael....I love you! God Bless the family he left behind. Sincerely: Dorothy Lemmons

[robinspp]

Who cares whether he is a biological father or not. Millions of parents adapt kids, still they are parents. I do not know why it is becoming a big issue.

[reinharv]

I think that a woman, who is named on the birth certificate, carries and gives birth is legally the mother even if she is not the biological mother. Same goes for the father whose name is on the birth certificate regardless of the sperm donor. With the invetro process of egg and sperm donation, neither the egg donor nor the sperm donor have any legal rights.

If I was the judge, I would put the nanny, who nurtured those children all those years as their legal guardian because they have a bond with her and they all can remain together. To grant permanent custody to a 79 year old, who is not equipped to raise young children and who probably didn't see those kids much is just asking for trouble & the media circus will go on for years. I am shocked that MJ didn't consider the nanny but he probably made it quite clear she was hired help only as he did to Rowe who was only a brood mare. To grant permanent custody to a 79 year old woman who did nothing to stop her husband's emotion and physical abuse of their children to me shows she is unfit. Rowe has something to gain & certainly the greedy Jacksons also but the nanny can continue to provide the love & maternal needs of those children better than anyone else and keep them together as a family. I can't see anyone objecting to the nanny as their legal guardian. The judge should consider the children's best interest and not provide fuel to the never-ending WACKO Jackson WORLD and circus.