Dame Joan Collins has shared insights into the personality of the late Michael Jackson, revealing that he consistently greeted her in the same manner whenever they met. The iconic King of Pop, known for his legendary status in the music industry, was a devoted admirer of Joan, renowned for her role as Alexis Colby in the popular 1980s American drama series, Dynasty. Jackson even made a special visit to the show’s set to express his deep appreciation for her work.
In recent news, Netflix has launched a new three-part documentary titled “Michael Jackson: The Verdict,” which delves into Jackson’s 2005 trial following allegations of misconduct at his Neverland Ranch involving a 13-year-old. The documentary revisits the trial where Jackson denied the accusations and was ultimately acquitted of all charges.
During a recent interview, Dame Joan shared her positive sentiments towards the Billie Jean singer, recounting multiple encounters with him. She mentioned that Jackson consistently asked her, “Hello, do you know who I am? My name’s Michael,” every time they crossed paths.
She reminisced about their initial meeting on the set of Dynasty when Jackson, accompanied by his sister, expressed his admiration for her work. Their subsequent encounters took place at various venues, with their last interaction occurring at the Royal Albert Hall during a tribute event for Elizabeth Taylor, where they shared the stage singing together.
In a separate development, fans of Michael Jackson have been uncovering the origins of the character “Annie” from his iconic track “Smooth Criminal” released in 1987. The repeated inquiry of “Annie, are you okay?” throughout the song has sparked curiosity among fans. Interestingly, it was revealed that Annie was not a real person but a Resusci Anne CPR training mannequin used to practice life-saving techniques.
The CPR dummy, also known as Annie, was a training tool for teaching CPR procedures. The mention of Annie in the song symbolizes a victim of violence, although her physical appearance resembles that of a girl discovered in the River Seine in 19th-century Paris.
A statement from LifeSaver Training clarified the mysterious identity of the girl, indicating that her death was presumed to be a suicide with no evidence of foul play. This led to various romanticized stories surrounding her, earning her the moniker “The Girl from the River Seine.”
Additionally, a user on Quora supported this explanation by detailing the learning process where students would inquire about Annie’s well-being after performing CPR techniques. The user humorously referenced the song lyrics, suggesting that informing Annie of the situation and celebrating her “rescue” by dancing to “Smooth Criminal” would be the appropriate response.
For those interested, “Michael Jackson: The Verdict” is now available for streaming on Netflix starting from Wednesday, June 3. Stay updated with valuable news by selecting Daily Mirror as your ‘Preferred Source’ on Google News.