The world knew Michael Jackson as the King of Pop, an icon beloved by millions. But his brother, Jermaine, stood beside him from the beginning, witnessing a side of Michael the public never saw. For decades, the complex truth of their relationship was buried under layers of family loyalty and carefully managed publicity. What really happened behind the closed doors of the Jackson dynasty? Prepare to hear the secrets that have been kept silent for decades, as the truth about one of music’s most famous families is finally revealed. It’s not what you think.

The Weird and Messy Romantic Rivalry Between Michael Jackson’s Brothers Randy and Jermaine

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You know the Jackson family is known for their smooth moves and soulful sounds. But you may not know that two of the Jackson brothers have a complicated romantic history that leads them to a romantic past that intertwines – and kids who are both cousins and half-siblings!

If you didn’t know about this juicy sort-of love triangle, we got you. This is the story of the woman who almost came between Randy and Jermaine Jackson.

A Talented Family

The Jacksons are one of the most talented families in the entertainment business. The siblings have been performing together since growing up in Gary, Indiana. They got their first big break when The Jackson 5, a singing group made up of oldest sons Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Michael and Marlon. The brothers caught the attention of Berry Gordy, who signed them to Motown Records in 1969.

Jermaine – One of the Original Jackson 5

Jermaine Jackson is the fourth of Joseph and Katherine Jackson’s ten children (Marlon’s twin Brandon sadly passed away at birth).

One of the original members of The Jackson 5, Jermaine was with the group from 1964 to 1975. He left to pursue a solo career but came back to sing with his brothers in 1983 after The Jackson 5 had become The Jacksons.

Randy – The Youngest Jackson Son

American pop group the Jackson Five, comprising of the Jackson brothers (left to right) Jermaine, Tito, Jackie, Michael, Marlon, and Randy at the back, UK, November 1972. – Photo: Evening Standard/Hulton Archive (Getty Images)

Born on October 29, 1961, Randy Jackson is the youngest of the Jackson brothers. He was only three years old when The Jackson 5 formed their act, but he officially joined the group The Jacksons in 1975 when big brother Jermaine left the group to pursue a solo career.

Randy told Tom Joyner in a 1984 interview that from the time he was a little boy, he did anything he could to earn a place on stage with his brothers.

Meeting Alejandra

Randy Jackson met Alejandra Oaziaza, a Columbian born fashion designer, in 1986 when she was 17 and he was 24. The pair dated for several years, according to PEOPLE. Although they never married, they share two children, Genevieve (born in 1989) and Randy Jr. (born in 1992).

A Complicated Past

To say that Jermaine Jackson has a complicated romantic past would be a huge understatement. He was married to Hazel Gordy, daughter of Motown founder Berry Gordy, from 1973 to 1988. The couple had three children. Somewhere along the way, he began having an affair with Margaret Maldonado between 1985 to 1994, with whom he had two sons. Shortly after he ended things with Maldonado, the family would be in for a big surprise.

Married to (Another) Jackson

LOS ANGELES – MAY 29: Singer Jermaine Jackson and wife Alejandra attend the Conference of the International Association of Airport and Seaport Police Gala on May 29, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Dan Steinberg/Getty Images) – Photo: Dan Steinberg (Getty Image)

The Jackson’s family and fans were shocked when Alejandra and Jermaine got married in a secret ceremony in 1995. According to the New York Post, Alejandra didn’t think Randy appreciated her. But she saw a someone different and more “family-oriented” in Jermaine.