Paris Jackson Responds To Being Called 'Hypocritical' By LGBTQ Website

Paris Jackson has responded to the claims that she is "hypocritical" for appearing on the Singapore cover of Harper's Bazaar, considering that the 20-year-old star has confirmed her bisexuality and the country considers sex between two men illegal and punishable by up to two years in prison. 

After Gay Star News accused Jackson of betraying her community, the famed Jackson daughter took to Twitter to apologize for offending anyone. "I didn't know, I am sorry. I was grateful for the opportunity, but I'll delete the post now," she tweeted, before deleting the Instagram post of the cover. "I don't want to be hypocritical or hurt anyone, and my support for my fellow LGBTQ+ community comes first before my love for fashion and gratitude for this opportunity. Again, I'm sorry."

Shortly afterward, Paris went on to offer some insight on the whole situation. "I would like to add though that someone that is openly apart of the community being on the cover in a country against the community, should be celebrated." she wrote. "Isn't that a step forward? Again, I am deeply sorry. I didn't mean to be hypocritical or hurt anyone."

Thankfully, plenty of folks came to Jackson's defense, including Lauren Jauregui, who called the cover "really groundbreaking because it allows LGBTQIA+ members in Singapore feel represented." "In a country where it would be taboo to even be seen or acknowledged, she landed a cover. That’s huge. For both her & the publication," she continued in the tweet.

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