Katherine Jackson Biography

Kattie B. Screws, popularly known as Katherine Jackson, is the matriarch of the Jackson family, an American family of entertainers. She is famously known for being the mother of international pop superstar Michael Jackson and the rest of the famous Jackson family.

Katherine Jackson Age

Katherine is 91 years old as of 2021, she was born Kattie B. Screws on May 4, 1930, in Clayton, Alabama, United States of America. She celebrates her birthday on May 4, every year and her birth sign is Taurus.

Katherine Jackson Height

Katherine stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches (165 cm). However, details regarding her other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Katherine Jackson Weight

Katherine Weighs 70 kilograms (154 Ibs) in 2021. Known for her beautiful smile and charming personality, Jackson has brown eyes and her hair color is black. Her gorgeous eye color is one of her most striking features.

Katherine Jackson Family

Katherine is the daughter of Martha Mattie Upshaw (mother) and Prince Albert Screws (father). Her father died on January 21, 1995, and was born on October 16, 1907. Jackson’s mother died on April 25, 1990, and was born on December 14, 1902. Her parents divorced when she was still a child.

Katherine Jackson Early Life

Katherine was born as Kattie B. Screws on May 4, 1930, in Clayton, Alabama to Prince Albert (father) and Martha Screws (mother). The elder of two daughters, Jackson contracted polio at age two, which left her with a noticeable permanent limp. In 1934, her father changed his surname to “Scruse”, and renamed his daughter “Katherine Esther”.

That year, the Scruse family moved to East Chicago, Indiana, an industrial city in northwest Indiana near Chicago. As a child, Jackson aspired to become an actress or country singer but was dismayed to find no notable black country stars. Jackson’s parents divorced when she was still a child.

Katherine Jackson Young

Katherine was raised as a Baptist, she became one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. All of her children followed her into the faith in 1965. While her husband (Joe Jackson), was brought up in the Lutheran faith, he also practiced the religion, it was often said he decided not to change his faith. As Jackson’s brood grew, she did quit her position at Sears and settled primarily as a housewife, keeping her children closer to home.

In the early 1960s, most of Jackson’s sons began to show off their musical talents. Joe formed The Jackson Brothers in 1963 with three of their eldest sons, Jackie, Tito, and Jermaine.

At the same time, Jackson’s younger son Michael also started showing interest in music, which was discovered first by Katherine, who noticed Michael, at the age of four, singing along to the radio while dancing to the rhythm. When she tried to tell her husband of Michael’s talent, he brushed her aside, but she insisted.

Katherine Jackson Husband

Katherine Jackson Grandchildren

Rebbie Jackson Has Three Children with Nathaniel Brown. They are Stacee, Yashi, and Austin. Jackie Jackson Has Four Children with his former wife, Enid had two children, Siggy and Brandi. Then he married Emily and they had twin boys in 2013, Jaylen and River.

Tito Jackson Has Three Sons with Delores Dee Dee Martes had three sons: Toriano Adaryll Jackson Jr., Taryll Adren Jackson, and Tito Joe Jackson. Sadly, his wife was killed in 1994 by a Los Angeles businessman.

Jermaine Jackson Has Seven Children and has been married three times. Hazel Gordy and  Jermaine were married from 1973 to 1988 and their children are Jermaine La Juan “Jay” Jackson Jr., Autumn Joy Jackson, and Jaimy Jermaine Jackson.

Jermaine Jr. starred in the TV biopic The Jacksons as his father. Jermaine and Asa had a child, Soltan Jackson, in 2017. Autumn, now in her upper 30s, is married to Nape Singh.

Jermaine and Margaret Maldonado had two children: Jeremy Maldonado Jackson and Jourdynn Michael Jackson. Jermaine and Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza had two sons: Jaafar Jackson and Jermajesty Jackson. Jaafar is in the singing and entertainment business himself. He’s also started a modeling career.

La Toya Jackson May Have One Child, she has one son, Oche Jackson Marlon Jackson Has Three Children, he and Carol Ann Parker married in 1975 and have three children: Valencia Caroline Jackson, Brittany Shauntee Jackson, and Marlon David Jackson

Michael Jackson Had Three Children: Paris, Prince, and Blanket Randy Jackson Has Four Children, he married Alejandra Oaziaza and they had three children: Genevieve, Steven Randall Jr., and Donte. Janet Jackson Has a Son, Eissa Al Mana, with Wissam Al Mana Joh’Vonnie Jackson Has One Daughter, Yasmine.

Katherine Jackson Net Worth

Katherine has an estimated net worth of $100 million dollars as of 2021. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a Matriarch of The Jackson 5. Through her various sources of income, she has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Katherine Jackson Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Kattie B. Screws.

Katherine Jackson Wiki

• Full Names: Kattie B. Screws.
• Popular As: Katherine Jackson.
• Gender: Female.
• Occupation / Profession: Matriarch of The Jackson 5.
• Nationality: American.
• Race / Ethnicity: Black-African.
• Religion: Christian.
• Sexual Orientation: Straight.

Katherine Jackson Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 91 Years Old.
• Zodiac Sign: Taurus.
• Date of Birth: May 4, 1930.
• Place of Birth: Clayton, Alabama.
• Birthday: May 4th.

Katherine Jackson Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Pending Update.
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 4 inches (165 cm).
• Weight: 70 kilograms (154 Ibs) in 2021.
• Eye Color: Brown.
• Hair Color: Black.
• Shoe Size: Pending Update.
• Dress Size: Pending Update.
• Breast Size: Pending Update.
• Waist Size: Pending Update.
• Hip Size: Pending Update.

Katherine Jackson Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Prince Albert Screws.
• Mother: Martha Mattie Upshaw.
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Pending Update.
• Marital Status: Widow.
• Husband/Spouse: Was Married to Joseph Jackson.
• Dating / Boyfriend: Single.
• Children: Ten.

Katherine Jackson Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $100 million dollars as of 2021.

Katherine Jackson The Jackson 5

Soon after noticing his children’s various musical abilities, Joe Jackson devoted himself to molding them into a well-rehearsed group. In 1964, the Jackson Five was formed, consisting of sons Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon, Michael, and Tito Jackson.

As their popularity grew, the group performed at talent shows and opening acts that took them all over the country, including to the renowned Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York, where they won an amateur-night competition in 1967. During this time, Katherine acted as the group’s designer, often making suits and costumes for her sons to wear during their performances.

Katherine Jackson Health

The iconic matriarch of the Jackson family has suffered a stroke just months after the death of her husband Joe Jackson, Radar Online reports.

“Katherine had another stroke several weeks ago,” said the unnamed source. “Everyone is just bracing for her passing at this point.” In April, she had suffered a small stroke and has been in ill health ever since.

The source added that Jackson, 91, was struggling to speak, and toward the end of summer, she was transported to a Los Angeles-area hospital and stayed for a week. She was later sent home on orders to rest.

“She’s not in good condition and is still struggling to speak. She has said she’s ready to be in heaven with her son,” added another source. Her son the legendary “King of Pop” Michael Jackson, died in 2009.

Katherine Jackson Book

Katherine has spent the last couple of decades talking to the press defending her children, mainly Michael, who began to gain notoriety. In a recent interview promoting her Book/DVD Michael Jackson VIP on The Oprah Winfrey Show, however, Jackson acknowledged that she got Joe to admit to physically disciplining their children. Over the years, some claimed that her husband was abusive towards his children, which he continually denied.

Never Can Say Goodbye The Katherine Jackson Story

It’s a book by Katherine published in 2010, 26th June. It explains the chronicles of life and career of Michael Jackson from his years with the Jackson 5 to his rise as a global superstar, as told by his mother.

Frequently Asked Questions About Katherine Jackson