Child star claims Jackson child

Mark Lester, the child star of Oliver, has said he believes he could be the biological father of Michael Jackson’s daughter.

The former child actor and star of Oliver, Mark Lester, has said he believes he could be the biological father of his friend Michael Jackson's daughter, the News Of The World report. Lester claims he donated sperm to Jackson and is willing to take a paternity test to discover if he is the father of 11-year-old Paris. "Michael Jackson asked me in a private conversation if I would be willing to donate sperm on his behalf. I was phoned up by a London clinic and I was asked what would be a convenient time for me to attend. I made an appointment to go along. I believe Paris could be my daughter," he said, adding Paris bears a physical resemblance to his own daughter, Harriet. "Of all of Michael's children, I would assume that the one who looks most like me is Paris. Paris has blue eyes, pale complexion and high cheekbones. My girls all have very similar features. I have concerns about the welfare and upbringing of the children. There's a contact issue. I dearly want to remain in contact with those kids and I feel now this is the only way that I can ensure that." The Jackson family have made no comment.

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