Michael Jackson's Kids Step Into the Spotlight

The Jackson Kids Ever since their father, the King of Pop, died in 2009, Blanket, Prince and Paris (from left to right) have been in the public eye much more. They have accepted awards on the late star's behalf, attended promotional parties and even sealed MJ's permanent spot at Grauman's Chinese Theater. Click through for more pics of the famous kids. (Reuters)

Love Life June 1, 2013: Prince and his girlfriend Remi Alfalah stroll through The Grove in Beverly Hills. For more pics of Prince, go to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.x17online.com">x17online.com.</a> (X17online.com)

New 'do May 22, 2013: Paris Jackson stops by a local coffee shop in Woodland Hills wearing a comfy short skirt and new punky red hair. For more pics of Paris, go to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.x17online.com">x17online.com.</a> (X17online.com)

Prince and LaToya Oct. 11, 2012: The Jacksons make the Mr. Pink Energy drink event in Beverly Hills a family affair. For more pics of the Jackson kids, go to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.x17online.com">x17online.com.</a> (X17online.com)

Paris Oct. 11, 2012: Paris looks all grown up at the Mr. Pink Energy Ginseng Drink launch event in Beverly Hills. For more pics of Paris, go to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.x17online.com">x17online.com.</a> (X17online.com)

Acceptance Speech "We're proud to be here to accept this award on behalf of our father, Michael Jackson," said Prince. "First we'd like to thank God for watching over us for these past seven months and our Grandma and Grandpa for their love and support. We'd also like to thank the fans. Our father loved you so much since you were always there for him." (REUTERS)

Leaving a Mark Jan. 26, 2012: Michael Jackson's children, Paris and Prince use their father's shoes and a glove to make handprint and footprint impressions in the concrete in front of Grauman's Chinese Theatre. For more pics of the Jackson kids, go to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.x17online.com">x17online.com.</a> (X17online.com)

Paris and Prince Michael Jackson Jan. 31, 2010: Michael Jackson's children Paris, left, and Prince Michael Jackson II accept the Lifetime Achievement award on behalf of their father at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Since Michael's passing in 2009, his three children (also including "Blanket," who didn't make a Grammy appearance) have ventured out in public for the first time. (AP)

Lionel Richie Jan. 31, 2010: Lionel Richie presents Prince and Paris with their father's Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys. (AP)

Emotional Paris "Daddy was supposed to be here. Daddy was gonna perform but he couldn't perform last year," said a teary Paris. "Thank you, we love you Daddy." (AP)

Memorial Service July 7, 2009: Paris and her brothers Prince Michael I and II first appeared in public at the memorial service for their father at the Staples Center in L.A. Michael Jackson's close family and friends held a private service at a L.A. cemetery days before. The children had notably lighter skin at the Grammy awards. (REUTERS)

Memorial Service July 7, 2009: Paris, Prince Michael and Blanket attend their father's public memorial service. (REUTERS)

Blanket July 7, 2009: Michael's youngest son, Prince Michael Jackson II, AKA "Blanket," attends the late pop star's public memorial service. (REUTERS)

Family Support July 7, 2009: The kids are surrounded by Michael Jackson's siblings, including LaToya Jackson, Jermaine Jackson and Janet Jackson. They are being raised by Michael's parents Katherine and Joe Jackson. (REUTERS)

Paris and Blanket MJ's daughter Paris Katherine holds her younger brother Blanket's hand at the memorial service. (REUTERS)