Diana Rossis defendingMichael Jacksonin light of claims made against the late pop star in the explosive documentaryLeaving Neverland.
On Saturday, Ross shared a message of support for her late longtime friend, as she seemingly admonished those speaking out against him.
“This is what’s on my heart this morning,” Ross, who turns 75 on Tuesday,wroteon Twitter.
“I believe and trust that Michael Jackson was and is A magnificent incredible force to me and many others,” she continued.
Appearing to address Jackson’s critics, the legendary singer went on to reference her 1965 hit with The Supremes, writing, “STOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE.”
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In addition to sharing an enduring friendship, Ross and Jackson worked together several times over the years. The pair shared the screen inThe Wiz(1978) and Jackson also wrote and produced Ross’ 1982 single “Muscles.”
In a recentinterview withThe Timesof London, Streisand, who crossed paths with the late pop star during his heyday, shared she “absolutely” believed Robson and Safechuck’s claims, but also said that they“were thrilled to be there” and the alleged abuse didn’t “kill them.”
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InLeaving Neverland, Robson, now 36, and Safechuck, now 41, described how Jackson allegedly used his infamous California compound to transfix the boys when he invited each of them there, keep them separate from their parents and even warn him of anyone approaching a room in which, they say, he was sexually assaulting them.
Neverland Ranch, the 2,700-acre property where the pop star lived for 15 years, iscurrently on the market. The realtor’s description of the property, which has been renamed Sycamore Valley Ranch, includes features like a fire department building, a swimming pool, basketball and tennis courts, game rooms, a zoo and multiple guesthouses. Jackson’s famous private amusement park — which featured a ferris wheel, carousel, roller coaster and an arcade — has been removed.
Robson claims in the documentary that Jackson performed oral sex on him and kissed him. Safechuck also claims Jackson molested him in a guest house far from the main residence that the singer used to hold memorabilia, in the pool and jacuzzi, in a hidden bedroom above the arcade and in a suite in Jackson’s private movie theater.
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Jackson’s estateissued a statementto PEOPLE in January ahead of the Sundance premiere andblasted the documentaryas a “pathetic attempt” to make money off of the singer.
“This is yet another lurid production in an outrageous and pathetic attempt to exploit and cash in on Michael Jackson,” the statement read. “Wade Robson and James Safechuck have both testified under oath that Michael never did anything inappropriate toward them. Safechuck and Robson, the latter a self-proclaimed ‘master of deception’, filed lawsuits against Michael’s Estate, asking for millions of dollars. Both lawsuits were dismissed.”
Jackson was 50 years old when he was found dead on June 25, 2009, in his L.A. mansion.
Leaving Neverlandisnow available on HBO.
source: people.com
