In a raw and heartbreaking revelation, Paris Jackson has opened up about the physical and emotional scars left by her years of drug abuse — revealing she now lives with a permanent hole inside her nose after years of substance addiction nearly cost her life.
The 26-year-old daughter of the late Michael Jackson shared the shocking confession during a new interview with Rolling Stone, admitting that the damage was so severe doctors warned she was “lucky to still be breathing normally.”
“There’s literally a hole in my nose,” Paris said, her voice breaking. “It’s from years of snorting — coke, pills, anything I could get my hands on. I didn’t even realize how bad it had gotten until it was almost too late.”
The revelation sent shockwaves across social media, with fans expressing both heartbreak and admiration for her honesty. “She didn’t have to tell the world this,” one fan wrote on X. “But by doing so, she’s probably saving lives.”
“Paris Jackson says years of substance abuse left her with a hole in her nose — a painful reminder of what she survived.” @PopBase
Paris explained that her descent into addiction began in her teens, shortly after her father’s death. “I was angry, lost, and surrounded by people who didn’t know how to help,” she told Vanity Fair. “I felt invisible. Drugs were the only thing that made me feel something — until they made me feel nothing at all.”
For years, she said, she hid her habit behind the glamorous veneer of Hollywood life — attending events, doing photo shoots, even performing music while secretly spiraling. “I’d do a line before interviews just to get through them,” she confessed. “It became my oxygen. I thought I needed it to survive.”
According to medical experts at the Mayo Clinic, prolonged snorting of certain substances like cocaine or crushed opioids can erode the nasal septum — the cartilage dividing the nostrils — leading to irreversible damage and visible perforations. “It’s a brutal reality that many recovering addicts face,” said addiction specialist Dr. Sara Levin. “It’s a literal wound that never fully heals.”
Paris said she first discovered the internal hole after experiencing frequent nosebleeds and chronic sinus pain. “I remember being in the shower, and blood just wouldn’t stop coming out,” she recalled. “When my doctor showed me the scan, I broke down. I couldn’t believe what I had done to myself.”
“She said she has a permanent hole in her nose — ‘a physical reminder of what addiction stole from me.’” @Reuters
In the interview, she also opened up about her multiple suicide attempts during the height of her addiction. “I didn’t think I deserved to live,” she said. “I was trying to numb the grief that was eating me alive.”
Paris has since been sober for more than four years — a milestone she said she owes to therapy, her music, and a small circle of friends who “refused to give up” on her. “I had to lose everything before I found myself,” she said. “Now I wake up grateful just to breathe, even if it’s through a broken nose.”
The singer and actress first hinted at her struggles in previous interviews but had never spoken so candidly about the extent of her physical damage. Fans praised her vulnerability, flooding her Instagram comments with messages of love and admiration. “You’re proof that healing is possible,” one follower wrote. “Thank you for being brave enough to share this.”
Her brother, Prince Jackson, also shared a touching message on his story: “Proud of my sister. She’s stronger than she’ll ever know.”
“Paris Jackson opens up about her darkest years and how she clawed her way back — fans call her a survivor.” @people
Paris told Billboard that she hopes sharing her story will help others battling addiction see that recovery is possible — even after devastating consequences. “I used to hate my reflection,” she admitted. “Now, when I look in the mirror, I see someone who fought like hell to stay alive.”
Her journey hasn’t been easy. She said sobriety came with its own set of challenges, including judgment from others who still define her by her past. “People like to remind me of who I was,” she said. “But I’m not ashamed anymore. The hole in my nose is a scar, and scars mean you survived.”
Since getting clean, Paris has focused on her music, releasing soulful tracks inspired by her experiences with trauma and resilience. Her latest single, “Breathe Again,” which dropped last month, was described by NME as “a haunting confession turned anthem.”
“Music became my rehab,” she said. “It’s where I put all the pain I used to numb.”
“She said the hole in her nose is a reminder — not of shame, but survival. ‘I earned my second chance.’” @nowthisnews
Fans have praised her openness for breaking taboos around addiction and recovery, especially in an industry often obsessed with perfection. “Paris Jackson is doing what few celebrities ever do — she’s showing the truth,” wrote one user on Reddit. “And it’s saving people quietly, one story at a time.”
Paris said she plans to continue advocating for mental health awareness and addiction recovery programs, particularly for young women. “We need to stop pretending it’s something to hide,” she said. “Addiction doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means you’re human — and you’re fighting.”
In one of the interview’s most emotional moments, Paris addressed her late father directly. “I think about him every day,” she said softly. “I know he’d be proud that I’m still here — and still trying.”
Her words left readers across the world deeply moved. “This isn’t just a confession,” wrote one journalist for The Guardian. “It’s an act of courage — the kind that reminds us healing is rarely pretty, but always powerful.”
As Paris continues her journey of recovery, she says the hole in her nose — once a source of shame — now serves as her daily reminder to stay grounded. “It’s not ugly to me anymore,” she said. “It’s proof that I survived myself.”