During his 1980s commercial peak, Michael Jackson forged deep bonds with Hollywood icons, music legends, and fellow childhood prodigies who understood the intense pressures of global stardom. Free from the constraints of his early career, he established an inner circle of high-profile friends who provided comfort and a sense of normalcy away from the relentless media spotlight.
The photos in this gallery are mostly from the 1980s, and come from Michael Jackson’s public appearances. While obviously giving a surface portrait, the pictures do demonstrate just how big a deal Michael Jackson was at the peak of his fame. Everyone wanted to be in his company.
The wide range of famous people he was photographed with includes Eddie Murphy, Elizabeth Taylor, Diana Ross, Whitney Houston, Sophia Loren, Lionel Richie, Liza Minelli, Cher, Brooke Shields, and more…
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