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British child star Mark Lester says he's the father of Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris. "I gave Michael my sperm so that he could have kids - and I believe Paris is my daughter," said Lester, who played Oliver Twist in the 1967 flick "Oliver." The 51-year-old told Britain's News of the World he gave Jackson his semen 13 years ago and is godfather to all three of Jackson's children. He believes Paris, 11, is his daughter because of an "uncanny likeness" between the girl and his own daughter, Harriet, 15. He wants to take a paternity test. Lester said he...

The actor who starred in the 1968 film Oliver has sensationally claimed that he is the real father of Michael Jackson's daughter Paris. Mark Lester, the godfather of Jackson's three children, told the News Of The World he gave the pop star his sperm. He told the paper he is prepared to have a paternity test to prove his claims. Mr Lester, 51, said there was true likeness between 11-year-old Paris and his 15-year-old daughter Harriet. He told the paper: "It's been a secret for so long. "In 1996 Michael asked me if I would give him my sperm and...

Former child star Mark Lester claims he's the biological father of Michael Jackson's daughter Paris, who shows a striking resemblance to one of his children. Lester is a longtime friend of Jackson, and says the King of Pop once asked him to donate sperm. He told the British tabloid "News of the World" that he agreed and gave a sample to a London clinic. In a video interview posted on the tabloid's website, Lester said he came forward with his claim because he has "concerns about the welfare and upbringing of the children." "It's a contact issue," he said. "I...