Brooke Shields, who has endured an admittedly dark Hollywood past, has always been open about her friendship with Michael Jackson. However, the duo was the subject of speculation for many years after rumors that they were dating started to stir in the 80s. The acclaimed actor met the late superstar singer in 1981, but she has stated several times that they never had a romantic or sexual relationship. However, Jackson said the opposite throughout his life.

In the 90s, Jackson and Shields would go out to dinner, and paparazzi would be around the corner, ready to take the perfect snapshot of the pair. Jackson even announced on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 1993 that he and Shields were indeed an item. While speaking with the The Sunday Times, Shields stated that she never dated Jackson, and she was shocked that he would lie on national television. I called him up and I think I said, This is kind of pathetic that you need to do this,’ Shields told the outlet. I am having a shot at normal life  you cannot drag me into crazy town.’

Brooke Shields insists she and Michael Jackson were just friends

In the 90s, Jackson and Shields would go out to dinner, and paparazzi would be around the corner, ready to take the perfect snapshot of the pair. Jackson even announced on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 1993 that he and Shields were indeed an item. While speaking with the The Sunday Times, Shields stated that she never dated Jackson, and she was shocked that he would lie on national television. I called him up and I think I said, This is kind of pathetic that you need to do this,’ Shields told the outlet. I am having a shot at normal life  you cannot drag me into crazy town.’

Brooke Shields insists she and Michael Jackson were just friends

While she has denied all dating claims, Brooke Shields did reveal that the Thriller singer tried to make a move on her one time while they were both living a lavish life. There was one moment when we were in the car and the cameras were there and he grabbed me to kiss me, and I said, No! Stop! We are just friends and you need me as a friend,’ Shields explained during her interview with The Sunday Times.

In 2001, Jackson spoke to Rabbi Shmuley Boteach about how he felt about Shields, and again, his statements conflicted with her previous claims. I think she loved me as much as I loved her, you know? We dated a lot, Jackson said. Regardless of how differently they seemed to recall their relationship, Shields stayed in Jacksons life until his death in June 2009 and even gave a eulogy at his funeral.

Jacksons death has been at the center of many conspiracy theories involving Diddy. According to the Daily Mail, a high-level security guard named Faheem Muhammad, who also goes by the nickname Mr. Fix-It, was allegedly one of the first individuals to discover Jackson after he had passed. Muhammad has been accused of providing Diddy with special protection and also worked for Jackson, creating a strange connection. Shields has not commented on conspiracy theories regarding Jacksons death.