Michael Jackson Biopic, Who Is Jaafar Jackson's GF, Maddie Simpson? Inside Their Decade-Long Bond

The Michael Jackson biopic, titled Michael, was released worldwide on April 24, 2026. The internet has been buzzing with chatter about the movie ever since its trailer dropped on November 6, 2025, sending it into a frenzy. The movie stars the King of Pop's real-life nephew, Jaafar Jackson as the central character. 29-year-old Jaafar's transformation into Michael Jackson has been described as stunning, showcasing an uncanny physical resemblance to the late star. Jaafar even aced MJ's signature dance moves, including the iconic moonwalk.

The biographical film detailed Michael Jackson's life and rise to fame. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film primarily focused on the pop star's earlier years, beginning with his childhood in the Jackson 5 and concluding with the start of his solo Bad World Tour in 1988. The movie doesn't delve much into the controversial and infamous elements of MJ's life, including the child sexual abuse allegations against him. Regardless, the film reportedly received support from a large group. Among the ones cheering for Michael's success is Jaafar's fiancée, Maddie Simpson.

Who is Jaafar Jackson's fiancée, Maddie Simpson?

Maddie Simpson is an American singer, actress and social media influencer. She is most popularly known as the fiancée of Jaafar Jackson. According to Swooon, Maddie is based in Los Angeles and has been pursuing music since a very early age. She is reportedly 28 years old, which makes her about a year younger than Jaafar. Maddie makes her own music and also shares covers of popular tracks on Instagram. She released her debut music video for the single, Woulda Never in 2018, which premiered on Billboard. Her other popular tracks include Love Me Loud. Reports describe Maddie Simpson's musical style as a retro 90s pop-R&B.

Maddie told Schon! magazine that she never considered any other career options, as music has been her only passion since forever. According to her Spotify bio, her taste in music was shaped by her mother, who started playing James Brown, Lionel Richie, and Aretha Franklin while she was pregnant. Regarding Maddie Simpson's musical influence, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, and Whitney Houston are the ones she looks up to. Besides music, she also ventured into acting, playing a small role as 'Agnes' in the TV series, Austin & Ally in 2013, and also performing on its soundtrack. For her, music is a way of connecting with people. Regarding her choice of profession, she stated:

"There wasn't really ever a moment of realisation that I wanted to pursue music professionally, because for as long as I can remember, there's was nothing else I could see myself doing."

Maddie Simpson is her fiancé, Jaafar Jackson's biggest cheerleader

Maddie Simpson, Jaafar Jackson's longtime girlfriend-turned-fiancée, has been a major cheerleader for all his personal and professional milestones. She attended the premieres of his career-defining project, Michael and hyped up his role in the Michael Jackson biopic. After Michael's trailer dropped, she took to Instagram to promote it, sharing stills and clips from the film. Previously, Maddie posted about the movie while it was being filmed. In a 2023 Instagram post, she expressed her immense pride and support for Jaafar Jackson's dedication to portraying his uncle. The post can be read as:

"Over the past year and a half I have watched Jaafar grow in ways I didn't know were possible. The dedication, focus, love and care he has put into this role already is truly unparalleled...The admiration and respect I have for Jaafar is genuinely impossible to put into words. Saying I am proud of him falls short of all of the emotions I feel. I love him so dearly and I can't wait for the world to see how exceptional he is."

All about Jaafar Jackson and Maddie Simpson's decade-long relationship

Jaafar Jackson and Maddie Simpson have been together for almost a decade. The couple celebrated their eighth anniversary in June 2024, indicating they have been together since approximately mid-2016. They went public with their relationship at a musical celebration for Quincy Jones in 2018. Since then, Maddie and Jafar attended several events together and shared updates about their relationship, including vacations and birthday celebrations, on social media. One of their most memorable appearances was at The Night Event for Brunello Cucinelli in December 2024.

Jafar and Maddie exchanged rings in 2025 and announced their engagement on social media in February of that year. Many of their friends, family members, and fans congratulated them. Maddie Simpson has been a significant source of support for Jaafar, particularly during his casting and preparation for the lead role in the Michael Jackson biopic, often sharing her pride in his dedication on social media. While he uses his Instagram mostly for work, she doesn't shy away from sharing their mushy moments with fans.

What are your thoughts on Maddie Simpson's enduring bond with her fiancé, Jaafar Jackson? Let us know.

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