Debbie Rowe, Michael Jackson’s ex-wife and the mother of his two eldest children, Prince and Paris, was recently spotted in Los Angeles, keeping a low profile in casual clothes and sunglasses. Her appearance comes as public interest in Jackson is renewed following the release of Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson, a documentary that revisits sexual abuse allegations against the late pop icon.

Rowe, a former nurse, married Jackson in 1996 and gave birth to Prince and Paris. After their divorce in 1999, she granted Jackson full custody of the children. Years later, when Paris was 15, they reconnected. Today, Paris describes their relationship as more of a friendship, strengthened by a shared passion for music. She has spoken openly about the emotional toll of losing her father and how it affected her during her teenage years.

Rowe was also involved in Jackson’s complex personal life, having worked for his dermatologist, Dr. Arnold Klein, who was known for prescribing him powerful medications. In a recent documentary, Rowe became emotional as she admitted feeling partially responsible for Jackson’s struggles with addiction, which ultimately led to his death in 2009 from a drug-induced cardiac arrest.

Although Rowe is not directly involved in the new documentary, her name remains linked to Jackson’s legacy. With ongoing media attention surrounding Jackson’s life and allegations, those once close to him, like Rowe, often find it difficult to stay out of the spotlight.

Nowadays, Rowe appears to focus on living a quieter life, prioritizing her children—especially her relationship with Paris. Despite her unusual history with one of pop culture’s most controversial figures, she seems to have found peace through privacy and family connection.