Since the airing of the explosive Michael Jackson documentary Leaving Neverland back in March, many celebrities who knew Michael have felt the need to speak on the scandal in the months following it's release.
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Michael Jackson's Ex Says Sexual Assault Allegations Are 'Hard Not To Believe'
Celebrities such as Aaron Carter, Mike Tyson and Barbra Streisand have spoken out in Michael's defense.
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Streisand in particular was quoted saying Jackson's victims were "thrilled to be there."
The most recent celebrity to speak about Michael Jackson is Tatum O'Neal.
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Known for her roles in Paper Moon, The Bad News Bears and Little Darlings, O'Neal was a huge movie star in the late 70's and early 80's.
O'Neal met Jackson for the first time when she was just 12 years old.
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Jackson was 17 at the time.
O'Neal said in a 1995 interview that Jackson was a "shy" young man.
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She continued to say he was "one of the nicest, most innocent people I've ever met."
Jackson spoke about their romance in 2001, saying, “I was, like, in heaven. It was the most magical thing."
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The pair continued a friendship after their romance died down.
When speaking with "Good Morning Britain" O'Neal was asked how she felt about the explosive "Leaving Neverland" documentary.
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"I don't know. It's hard not to believe those boys," O'Neal replied.
The boys O'Neal is referring to are Wade Robson and James Safechuck, the two men featured in the documentary.
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Both Safechuck and Robson accused Jackson of sexual assault.
O'Neal continued, "I didn't see anything myself."
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She maintained the documentary was difficult to watch.
When asked if it sicked her, O'Neal replied "No, it doesn't sicken me."
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"Because there's so many disgusting things in Hollywood that are now beginning to be uncovered."
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