LaToya Jackson shared a behind-the-scenes look at the famous family’s annual holiday party.
Jackson, the fifth child and middle daughter of the Jackson family, led by Katherine Jackson and the late Joe Jackson, posted a video on Instagram on Thursday, December 5, of her family gathering.
“Happy Thursday from the matriarch of the Jackson family! ✨ And that’s not even close to all of us! Happy holidays to you all,” she wrote in the post’s caption.
The video includes a family photo, a photo of Jackson sitting next to her mother Katherine on a couch and inside a location at a table, and a photo of Jackson with Rebbie, the eldest child of the musical family. Doctor Jackson.
Days earlier, the 68-year-old shared more footage from the shindig, including a photo with Katherine, 94, and Prince Jackson, son of the late Michael Jackson, and her brother, Jackie.
“A family day filled with joy,” Jackson wrote in the caption. “Mum, Jackie, Prince and I are enjoying our time together at Hayvenhurst! Family is everything!!!”
The “Heart Don’t Lie” singer also posted a video taken with Asa Soltan Rahmati, Jermaine Jackson Jr.’s wife.
Jackson wrote: “What a beautiful and fun time on family day! @AsaSoltan, it was great meeting you! Love you dear.”
Despite the family reunion, Janet Jackson remains noticeably absent from her sister’s posts. It’s unclear whether she will attend.
One curious social media user wrote: “Nice to meet Rebbie! Where are Jermaine, Marlon, Randy and Janet?? I see their children.” “You guys are so lucky your family is so big and full of love, it’s amazing to see,” a second Instagram follower blushed, while a third wrote, ” Glad to see Katherine is okay. She’s a beautiful woman.”
The party took place nearly three months after Tito Jackson passed away. The Jackson 5 singer passed away on September 15, 2024. His close friend and former manager, Steve Manning, confirmed the news to ‘Entertainment Tonight’.
He is 70 years old.
Tito died of a suspected heart attack while traveling between New Mexico and Oklahoma. The news was later confirmed by Siggy Jackson, Tito’s nephew and Janet’s spokesperson, who confirmed the cause of his death was a heart attack.
Tito’s sons TJ, Taj and Taryll also announced his death on Instagram on September 16.
The post begins: “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson, is no longer with us. We are shocked, heartbroken sad and heartbroken”. “Our father was a wonderful man who cared about people and their happiness.”
“Some of you may know him as Tito Jackson from the legendary Jackson 5, some may know him as “Coach Tito” or some know him as “Poppa T.” However, he will be sorely missed,” the brothers added in the post. caption.
“It will forever be “Tito Time” for us. Remember to do what our father always preached and that is “Love each other.” “We love you Pops,” the post concluded. The social media carousel includes snapshots of Tito, family photos, the Jackson 5 and shots of aviator hats and sunglasses.
— First published on Enstarz
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