Paris Jackson revealed a deeply personal consequence of her past drug use, telling social media followers that she has lived with a perforated septum since she was 20.
In a video shared to TikTok and other platforms, the daughter of Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe explained the visible and audible impact of the condition. To show the extent of the damage, Jackson tilted her head back and shone a light into her nostril, exposing the cavity. When asked how it happened, she didn’t mince words. The 26-year-old model and singer said the condition has been difficult to manage, especially when recording music. She even joked that she “can stick a spaghetti noodle” through the hole in her nose. Though surgery could potentially fix the issue, Jackson said she’s not willing to risk her sobriety, which she’s maintained for nearly six years.
Jackson’s video comes as more public figures have begun to speak openly about the long-term physical and emotional consequences of substance use. Jackson has not shared whether she plans to seek alternative treatments for the condition, but she made it clear that avoiding painkillers is a priority as she continues her recovery journey.