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See how Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson compares in new movie

Yasmeen Hamadeh Kim Willis
April 21, 2026Updated April 23, 2026, 7:25 a.m. ET
Jaafar Jackson is wowing Michael Jackson fans with his resemblance to his famous uncle. Scroll through to see him uncannily re-create some of Michael's most iconic moments in the biopic "Michael." Here, Jaafar appears as his uncle in "Michael," working out the moves for his "Beat It" music video. On the right is Michael in 1983, wearing the red zippered jacket.
Jaafar Jackson is wowing Michael Jackson fanswith his resemblance to his famous uncle. Scroll through to see him uncannily re-create some of Michael's most iconic moments in the biopic "Michael."

Here,Jaafar appears as his uncle in "Michael," working out the moves for his "Beat It" music video. On the right is Michael in 1983, wearing the red zippered jacket.
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At left, Jaafar Jackson gets his zombie on as Michael Jackson in the re-creation of 1983's "Thriller." At right, the real Michael poses with actors while making the video.
At left, Jaafar Jackson gets his zombie on as Michael Jackson in the re-creation of 1983's "Thriller." At right, the real Michael poses with actors while making the video.
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Jaafar (left) as Michael shows off one of his Grammy Awards at the 1984 show. Michael (right) smiles with his eight Grammys on Feb. 28, 1984.
Jaafar (left) as Michael shows off one of his Grammy Awards at the 1984 show. Michael (right) smiles with his eight Grammys on Feb. 28, 1984.
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Jaafar Jackson (left) performs as Michael during his 1987 to 1989 Bad tour. Michael (right) onstage during his first solo show in Japan on Sept. 12, 1987.
Jaafar Jackson (left) performs as Michael during his 1987 to 1989 Bad tour. Michael (right) onstage during his first solo show in Japan on Sept. 12, 1987.
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The faux and real Jacksons: Left, Jaylen Hunter (Marlon), Juliano Valdi (Michael) and Nathaniel McIntyre (Jackie) in "Michael." Right, Michael, Tito, Jermaine and Randy in October 1972.
The faux and real Jacksons: Left, Jaylen Hunter (Marlon), Juliano Valdi (Michael) and Nathaniel McIntyre (Jackie) in "Michael." Right, Michael, Tito, Jermaine and Randy in October 1972.
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Jaafar Jackson (left) waves to fans as his uncle Michael. On the right, Michael waves during a news conference in South Africa in July 1996. Jaafar, 29, is the son of Jermaine Jackson, Michael's older brother and Jackson 5 bandmate.
Jaafar Jackson (left) waves to fans as his uncle Michael. On the right, Michael waves during a news conference in South Africa in July 1996.

Jaafar, 29, is the son of Jermaine Jackson, Michael's older brother and Jackson 5 bandmate.
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Jaafar Jackson (left) in "Michael," with the real Michael (right) performing in Japan in 1987. Like his uncle, Jaafar is a singer and dancer.
Jaafar Jackson (left) in "Michael," with the real Michael (right) performing in Japan in 1987. Like his uncle, Jaafar is a singer and dancer.
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Jaafar Jackson (left) strikes a similar pose to his uncle Michael (right), seen visiting the White House Rose Garden on April 5, 1990.
Jaafar Jackson (left) strikes a similar pose to his uncle Michael (right), seen visiting the White House Rose Garden on April 5, 1990.
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At left, Jaafar performs during the Jacksons' 1984 Victory tour in "Michael." On the right, Michael Jackson performs at the Nishinomiya baseball stadium in Japan in September 1987.
At left, Jaafar performs during the Jacksons' 1984 Victory tour in "Michael." On the right, Michael Jackson performs at the Nishinomiya baseball stadium in Japan in September 1987.
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