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Godfather of MJ's kids claims he is real father of Jackson's daughter: report

The Associated Press
Published Sunday, August 9, 2009 3:10PM EDT

Former child star Mark Lester, who is godfather to pop star Michael Jackson's three children, poses with a photo of the star at his home in Cheltenham, England, on Monday June 29, 2009. (AP / Simon Dawson)

Former child star Mark Lester, who is godfather to pop star Michael Jackson's three children, poses with a photo of the star at his home in Cheltenham, England, on Monday June 29, 2009. (AP / Simon Dawson)

LONDON - A British tabloid has reported that the godfather of Michael Jackson's three children claims to be the father of the singer's daughter Paris.

The News of the World quotes Jackson's longtime friend Mark Lester as saying that he gave Michael his sperm so that he could have kids -- and he believes Paris is his daughter.

The newspaper also quotes Lester as saying Saturday he's willing to take a paternity test.

Lester is a 51-year-old former child star known for his lead role in the 1968 movie version of the state show "Oliver!"

The two became friends 27 years ago when Jackson's manager told Lester the singer wanted to meet him. Lester lives in Cheltenham, 160 kilometres west of London.

Calls to Lester's home weren't returned.

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Former child star Mark Lester, who is godfather to pop star Michael Jackson's three children, poses with a photo of the star at his home in Cheltenham, England, on Monday June 29, 2009. (AP / Simon Dawson)

Former child star Mark Lester, who is godfather to pop star Michael Jackson's three children, poses with a photo of the star at his home in Cheltenham, England, on Monday June 29, 2009. (AP / Simon Dawson)

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