Maureen McCormick's Teenage Romance with Michael Jackson: A Look Back at Their Innocent Relationship
Actress Maureen McCormick, known for her role as Marcia Brady on The Brady Bunch, recently shared details about her innocent teenage romance with the late singer Michael Jackson. McCormick revealed in a 2009 interview with Access Hollywood that she and Jackson went on dates when she was around 16 years old and he was about 14. She expressed her admiration for Jackson and his family during their friendship, recalling moments like holding hands at an ice skating rink.
Despite her fond memories of their time together, McCormick admitted feeling uncomfortable at Jackson's house due to the strictness of his parents, Joe and Katherine Jackson. She reflected on her own insecurities and lack of self-esteem that may have contributed to her feelings of not being good enough to be around Michael.
McCormick also discussed her friendship with Jackson on Harry Connick Jr.'s talk show in 2016, where she mentioned meeting Jackson and his family at an attorney's place. She emphasized the mutual admiration they had for each other's work and the connection they shared. McCormick revealed that she still keeps in touch with some of Jackson's family members to this day.