Everything about Jaafar Jackson's fiancée
Successful men who have stood by the same woman for years, even before fame struck: we collectively seem to have a weakness for it. Take Frenkie de Jong and Mikky Kiemeney. Perhaps because it radiates something genuine in the often not-so-genuine showbiz world. We can now replicate that feeling with Jaafar Jackson, who is in the spotlight due to his role as his uncle Michael Jackson in the much-discussed film Michael. You wish that kind of love, which was already there before the glitter and glamour, just a little bit more, and you want to know everything about them.
So, who is the lucky one??!
The woman in question is Maddie Simpson, a 28-year-old singer and actress from Los Angeles. She and Jaafar have been together for almost a decade now, a rarity in Hollywood. In July 2016, Maddie made their relationship Instagram official, just a month after they started dating. Since then, she has never stopped posting about her great love. On her socials, she regularly gives little glimpses into their relationship. For example, we know that Jaafar got down on one knee in 2025 with a yellow diamond, after which an engagement party followed with family and friends. Not long after, there was also a glimpse of wedding dress shopping on her stories. He seems busy making the girl mine.
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How Jaafar and Maddie met exactly, they have never revealed. But it seems almost impossible that their shared love for music has nothing to do with it. Maddie knew at the age of five that she wanted to be a performer. In interviews, she shares how grateful she is that her mother never dismissed that dream, but fully embraced it instead. According to her Spotify bio, her passion for music actually started even before that; even before Maddie was born. During the pregnancy, her mother played non-stop artists like James Brown, Lionel Richie, and Aretha Franklin. No wonder Maddie describes herself as an old soul.
In 2018, Maddie released two of her own singles, inspired by Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston, titled: Love Me Loud and Woulda Never. But singing turns out not to be her only talent. Maddie also acts and has appeared in the Disney series Austin & Ally. This likely gives her a unique understanding of how the entertainment world works; something that seems to come in handy now as Jaafar climbs higher.
Jaafar's biggest and most loyal fan
Maddie also seems effortlessly supportive during her fiancé's huge breakthrough. She was present during the press tour of Michael and continuously shares proud posts about his career. Already in January 2023, even before the filming of the movie began, she wrote on Instagram: “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.” How incredibly sweet is that.
Now we can only hope that their bond is not broken by the sudden fame and attention that comes with it. But with the way they look at each other, it seems like everything will be just fine.
Image: Instagram | maddiesimpson
