Does Michael Jackson own part of Marlon Brando’s Island?
Posted by The Islomaniac® • January 28th, 2007 •
The deeply physically modified frame of one Michael Jackson, whose exhibitions of tenderness for small boys have enveloped him in unpleasantness, at least for a while, had a Pacific Islands bolt hole to escape to if he had felt a need for one.
Lawyers for Marlon Brando reported that in June 2004, one month before his death, the actor was preparing to transfer half-an-acre of land on Tetiaroa, a small island he had near French Polynesia, to Jackson for use for as long as he wanted to have it.
Brando’s motive was “gratitude and affection” for Jackson for hosting a birthday party for Brando’s daughter, Nina, now aged 15. Whether Jackson still has access to Tetiroa, about 40 kilometres north of French Polynesia, isn’t clear, but developers have announced that a small eco-resort will be built on one motu there and the rest of the island kept as a private reservation.
Marlon Brando’s attorney told me…
“Regarding Jackson he has no legal right to any property owned by the Estate of Marlon Brando. Several years ago Marlon offered Mr. Jackson access to Onehati….however, Mr. Jackson never accepted the offer and has now has no legal right to any property in French Polynesia.”
Brando and Jackson had several unsuccessful projects planned, including a dual interview at the actor’s private island near Tahiti, and a DVD on acting.
Brando’s son Miko Brando, a long time bodyguard and assistant to Jackson stated “The last time my father left his house to go anywhere, to spend any kind of time… was with Michael Jackson.”
“He loved it… [He] had a 24-hour chef, 24-hour security, 24-hour help, 24-hour kitchen, 24-hour maid service.”