She’s the teen daughter of a music icon who made her first-ever visit to Australia to attend the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday.
But Paris Jackson didn’t spend the day alone as she was spotted holding hands and whispering in the ear of a mystery man.
The dark-haired hunk didn’t leave the side of Michael Jackson’s only daughter and he was seen putting a tender arm around her shoulder as the pair shared a joke and a cigarette – while she was wore his tie.
Love never felt so good? Paris Jackson was spotted cosying up to a mystery man at the Melbourne Cup
Up close: Paris Jackson didn’t spend the day alone as she was spotted getting close to and whispering in the ear of a mystery man
Paris is believed to be single after her reported split from rocker beau Michael Snoddy in January this year.
Paris, who is known for being a free spirit, found a style match in the mystery man who let his brunette hair flow loosely over his shoulders.
The bohemian beauty’s companion looked dapper for race day, in a navy checkered suit.
In fact, Paris seemed to appreciate her pal’s style so much that she borrowed his tie for part of the afternoon and wore around her neck.
Warm and friendly: Paris is believed to be single after her reported split from rocker beau Michael Snoddy in January this year
Having a great time? The dark-haired hunk didn’t leave the side of Michael Jackson’s only daughter and he was seen putting a tender arm around her shoulder as the pair shared a joke
While Paris appeared camera shy, at various points covering her face or keeping her head down, her male pal didn’t seem to mind the photographers.
And at one point, with their backs towards the cameras, the man placed his arms around the aspiring actress in what appeared to be a tender display of affection.
Paris and her friend seemed to enjoy each other’s company and her male companion appearing enraptured by the aspiring actress’ conversation.
Close companions: It’s unclear whether the man is an Australian friend of Paris or whether he flew in from Los Angeles with the star
Paris was also seen holding the man’s hand while the two enjoyed a cigarette break.
It’s unclear whether the man is an Australian friend of Paris or whether he flew in from Los Angeles with the star.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Paris’ representatives for comment and clarification.
Meanwhile, her appearance at Melbourne Cup has been clouded in controversy.
Touchy: Paris was also seen holding the man’s hand while the two enjoyed a cigarette break
What a gent! Paris’ friend even shared his cigarette with her
Nuzzling in? Paris and her friend got very close as they talked into each other’s ears
Paris’s rep vehemently denied a Sydney Morning Herald report claiming that Paris refused to wear a custom-made Alex Perry dress.
‘This isn’t true. Paris couldn’t have refused to wear a custom-made Alex Perry design to the Melbourne Cup, as no such dress was ever made. Paris did wear a piece from Alex’s collection on the cover of Stellar Magazine,’ they said in a statement.
It seemed to be a brief appearance for the teen sensation, who was seen leaving the venue in a helicopter before the big race got underway.
Relaxed: Paris and her friend seemed to enjoy each other’s company, her male companion was enraptured by the aspiring actress’ conversation
Cosy: Paris seemed to appreciate her pal’s style so much that she borrowed his tie for part of the afternoon and wore around her neck