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Wearing MJ

“Michael wearing Michael … This was due to Michael needing a shirt, before he was leaving somewhere and all his things were packed up. I had this shirt and I brought it to him, as a joke, but he put it on...”

--- Nancy Malnik, 2003

Just came across again with this cute photos of Michael wearing a t-shirt with his picture in it ... and thought I'd post some pictures of other celebrities wearing MJ;

And just my luck! look here --- Michael wearing another MJ shirt :)

I don't know yet though the story behind this picture, but as soon as I find out, will update this post ...

Wearing MJ : Usher

"He influenced me in so many ways, more than just music ... as a humanitarian, as a philanthropist, as an artist, as an individual who transcended culture. I wouldn't be who I am today without Michael Jackson."

--- Usher

"They say if you ever want to be great, you've got to study who the greats studied, so, of course, I studied his moves — studied them down to a T. But there was much more to him than that. Really, he created an eclectic style of life and, throughout the years, from his childhood to his adulthood, he managed to continue to be successful, but also to continue to push the limits and push everyone's expectations."

--- Usher

"You can't say that you are an artist in this century and [not be] influenced by Michael Jackson. I consider myself very fortunate to have had the opportunity to share the stage with him, to know him personally, and I am always going to remember him. I'll be a fan for life ... "

--- Usher

quotes source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1615068/usher-remembers-michael-jackson.jhtml

Wearing MJ : Missy Elliott

Missy Elliott took the stage at the 5th annual BET Awards in 2005 performing her new duet with Ciara, Lose Control, sporting outfits displaying images of Michael Jackson. Missy Elliot has always continually proclaimed Michael to be her biggest influence.

Michael Gross, the author of Starstruck, asked celebrities about their experiences as starstruck fans. Missy Elliot tells a funny story about Michael Jackson.

Quote:

Or when I [the author] asked Missy Elliot, is she ever wrote a fan letter as a kid, and she laughed like she was busted: "I used to write Michael and Janet a whole bunch of fan mail. It got to a point where I started telling them that I had cancer, I was in a wheelchair." (Gross, Starstruck, p. 236)

Wearing MJ : Pete Wentz of 'Fall Out Boy'

“Michael Jackson has been a part of my life for as long I have heard music. He in my mind is the ultimate entertainer of our generation. I can remember exact moments of my life based on Michael Jackson songs and videos.”

--- Pete Wentz

“I really want to meet Michael Jackson so badly. I’m Michael Jackson obsessed. All I watch is 'Moonwalker’ – it’s my favorite movie of all time.”

--- Pete Wentz , interview with The Advocate, 2007

"There will never be another. He was the royalty of American culture. I could measure the growth of my life based on him. I have never felt such public grief for someone I have never met. A legend. I practiced his moves in the mirror ... We lost the last legendary entertainer of my generation. I feel lost without his presence. Sorry if this is kind of jumbled and emotional. I don't even know what to say."

--- Pete Wentz , MTV news, 2009

Wearing MJ : Björk

At the 2000 Golden Globe awards, Björk wore a dress with Michael Jackson's face - all in sequins! Why did she wear such a thing? "Because he's the king!"

She also has been seen wearing another skirt like this, but in different colours.

In 2003, Björk did an In Camera interview at showstudio. One of the questions came from the King of pop himself!

Michael Jackson, Santa Barbara, California :

"I have always loved and admired your creativity. Nature's struggle to survive alongside mankind has been an inspiration for me: given the natural beauty of your Icelandic homeland, how does nature inspire your work? "

Björk :

"I hope this doesn't sound too naff, but being alone in nature, especially after walking for hours, just puts you in your place and you realise how small you are and how plenty of everything is all around you. Then you just let go and surrender, become part of it. I'm so chuffed you asked me a question! I have to say you're the best, keep fighting and it angers me how cruel everybody is to you. It's like in the US right now, it's illegal to be an eccentric. Maybe people would have been more understanding if you were a contemporary of Ludwig II of Bavaria, who comissioned Wagner and lived with the swans. I listen to Butterflies off your last album all the time. You are a true artist! Thanks for fighting and believing in magic even though the rest of the world have forgotten about it."

text source: http://www.bjorkish.net/b-faq/connections/c-mja.htm

Brad Pitt wearing a "Beat It" tee shirt;

The pictures below were taken on the set of Mr. And Mrs. Smith back in 2005.

And accordingly, Brad Pitt even showed off a few Michael Jackson dance moves to crew members when he stepped out of his trailer.

Coincidentally, I just found this Angelina Jolie quote from an interview in 2000 ;
“I think I loved Michael Jackson or something. I used to wear the leather jackets with the zippers, or collars with studs on them, and I used to ask if I could go to school wearing studs.”

So, could it be that the shirt generated (more) attraction to Angelina ... or was it Brad's moonwalk :)

Way to go Brad!