Michael jacksons real skin color

Medical history of American celebrity

Michael Jackson was an American entertainer who spent over four decades in the public eye, first as a child star with the Jackson 5 and later as a solo artist.

From the mid-1980s, Jackson's appearance began to change dramatically. The changes to his face triggered widespread speculation of extensive cosmetic surgery, and his skin tone became much lighter.^[1][2]

Jackson was diagnosed with the skin disorder vitiligo, which results in white patches on the skin and sensitivity to sunlight.

Michael jacksons real skin color

To treat the condition, he used fair-colored makeup^[3] and skin-lightening prescription creams^[4][5] to cover up the uneven blotches of color caused by the illness. The creams would have further lightened his skin.

The lighter skin resulted in criticism that he was trying to appear white.