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Paris Jackson Reveals Drugs ‘Ruined’ Her Life and Shows Perforated Septum In a Rare Candid TikTok
Paris Jackson is getting candid about the lasting effects of her past drug use — and she’s not holding back.
In a TikTok posted Monday, Nov. 10, the 27-year-old actress and model revealed she has a perforated septum, a condition that she says was caused by drugs. Shining her phone’s light up her nose, Paris explained the damage to fans, saying, “I have a really loud whistle when I breathe through my nose. And that is because I have what is called a perforated septum,” adding that it’s “slightly different from a deviated septum.”
“That is from what you think it’s from,” she continued, pointing to the camera. “Don’t do drugs, kids.”
Turning serious, the make-up-free star reflected on the impact of her past choices. “I didn’t recommend” using drugs, she admitted. “It had ruined my life.” Despite the damage, Paris said she doesn’t plan to have surgery to fix her septum, noting she’s six years sober and wary of the medications required for surgery. She revealed she’s been living with the condition since she was 20, joking that it made studio sessions challenging — and even quipping that she could thread a spaghetti noodle through the hole.
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Paris’ heartfelt admission comes just a month after she shared insights about her sobriety at the 35th annual Friendly House Awards Luncheon in Los Angeles on Oct. 11. During her speech, she reflected on the transformative impact of getting sober. “I didn’t just get my life back. I got a better one,” she said. “I feel like getting sober was kind of like getting into a car accident because everything I shoved in the back seat moved forward on impact, and today I’m learning to navigate life on life’s terms.”
The singer and activist also expressed gratitude for her ability to support others through recovery. “I’m really grateful to be a part of a movement that aligns so much with my higher purpose and the essence of my daily reprieve. Getting someone to develop conscious contact has easily been the greatest action I’ve ever taken, and I pray that I can continue to help others.”
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
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