When one thinks of the legendary Michael Jackson, many iconic images come to mind - the sequined glove, the moonwalk, the unmistakable vocals. But perhaps the most perplexing physical feature associated with the King of Pop was his ever-evolving nose. What exactly happened to Michael Jackson's nose over the years, and why did it become such a source of fascination and speculation?
Michael's nose troubles began in the late 1970s, after a dancing accident on stage left him with a broken nose. This prompted his first rhinoplasty procedure, the start of a lifelong journey of surgical alterations that would ultimately lead to the nose's demise. In the decades that followed, the singer underwent multiple additional nose jobs, each one seemingly whittling away at the delicate cartilage and skin.
Witnesses claimed that by the early 2000s, Michael's real nose had completely collapsed, leaving behind only "bits of cartilage surrounding a small dark hole." To conceal this, he was said to have kept a collection of prosthetic noses and stage glue, using them as disguises when out in public. The idea of the legendary performer secretly donning a fake nose to maintain his appearance was both captivating and unsettling.
Medical experts attributed the destruction of Michael's nose to a condition known as "nasal cripple" - a point of no return where the nose is beyond repair due to excessive surgical intervention. Each procedure had further weakened the structure, until there was simply nothing left to work with. It was a cautionary tale of the dangers of plastic surgery taken to the extreme.
But Michael's nose woes went beyond the physical. The gradual deterioration of this central facial feature seemed to mirror the singer's own personal struggles and transformations over the years. As his appearance changed dramatically, so too did the public's perception of him. The once-youthful, vibrant Michael Jackson morphed into a gaunt, almost alien-like figure, a shadow of his former self.
Some speculated that Michael's fixation on altering his nose was driven by a deep-seated insecurity, a desire to distance himself from his African-American heritage and achieve a more Eurocentric ideal of beauty. Others saw it as a symptom of a broader body dysmorphia, an unquenchable thirst for perfection that could never be satisfied.
Regardless of the underlying motivations, Michael's nose became a lightning rod for controversy and scrutiny. It was a tangible representation of his transformation, a physical manifestation of the pressures and expectations he faced as a global superstar. Every new photograph, every public appearance, would prompt a fresh wave of speculation and commentary about the state of his nose.
In the end, the curious case of Michael Jackson's nose became inextricably linked to the man himself - a complex, multifaceted figure whose legacy would be forever shaped by the very feature that had once been so central to his iconic image. It was a cautionary tale, a stark reminder of the dangers of unchecked vanity and the relentless pursuit of physical perfection.
Yet, even in the face of such profound physical change, Michael Jackson's enduring impact on music, dance, and popular culture remains undiminished. His nose may have been the subject of endless fascination and debate, but it was his boundless talent, his unparalleled artistry, and his profound influence that truly defined the legacy of the King of Pop. 🦉
Originally published on shaunie.nyc
I think I saw a video of Michael Jackson doing a Pepsi commercial in the 1980s, his hair caught on fire. They said MJ was put on pain medicine. It seems that may have been one of the reasons MJ started doing drugs or I mean prescriptions.
On top of that was the story of his skin getting white spots. They said he was slowly becoming more white due to an alleged disease. So, if that's true, then he was covering up the white spots on his skin. On top of that, they said one of the reasons for the plastic surgery was MJ was trying not to look like his father, Joe. Hey, my name is Joe too. They said Joe abused MJ. It seems MJ was getting addicted to drugs, was turning white due to an alleged skin disease, and was trying not to look like his dad.
What you wrote about his nose, I didn't know about that, it does make sense that plastic surgery is dangerous. In some cases, some people have died during or after those types of surgery.
I'm not going to say MJ never did anything bad in his life. But at the same time, I will always be a fan of MJ. He had money. He threw money at people. Not everybody is going to refuse his money. Some took his money and operated on his nose. If you said no, you probably wouldn't have got the money. MJ would have found somebody who would take the money. MJ was probably around yes-men because MJ was a cash-cow.
It can be very hard to get people to see the truth. MJ might be at fault regarding some of the choices he made. But at the same time, some might be guilty of not trying to educate MJ. But it would be tough to get MJ to listen. MJ is sort of like Trump who is another person like this. Trump has a set of beliefs. It's very hard to tell Trump he made mistakes or was fooled by people.
MJ was probably fooled by doctors and others. MJ may have asked if the plastic surgery would work. They probably said oh sure. People wanted MJ's money. People were willing to do anything to get money out of MJ. And on top of that, MJ said people were trying to kill him.
There were theories that MJ faked his death. I used to watch videos talking about those theories. But MJ probably died on that day in 2009. MJ probably died due to the medicine, perhaps an overdose, a complication, a side effect, or whatever it was.
MJ spent his entire life fighting family, friends and fans, that I can only imagine the psychological damage he endured. He probably didn't even know his choices were the result of experiencing trauma himself, so as you said, it can be very hard to get people to see the truth. And yes, his father abused him, bullying him about his nose all though his childhood. Horrific.
He didn't have a normal childhood. On top of that, you said his dad bullied him about his nose, I didn't know about that. MJ is the king of pop, On top of that, he united all kinds of people around the world which means peace. Some people prefer war. MJ encouraged people to come together which would mean less fighting around the world. Some people make money off war