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Secret Michael Jackson Thriller

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Secret Michael Jackson Thriller
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Key Takeaways

  • Ola Ray, the woman who played Michael Jackson's girlfriend in the 'Thriller' music video, has spoken about the sexual tension between her and Jackson on set
  • The account provides a rare glimpse into the making of the iconic video and the dynamics between Jackson and his co-star
  • The release of Ray's account has sparked renewed interest in the classic music video and the legacy of Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson and Ola Ray, the woman who played his girlfriend in the iconic "Thriller" music video, experienced palpable sexual tension on set, according to Ray.

Ray, a former Playmate and music video vixen, recently shared her experience of working with the King of Pop on the set of the groundbreaking 1983 music video.

The "Thriller" video, which was directed by John Landis and written by Landis and Jackson, was a 14-minute short film that revolutionized the music video genre and catapulted Jackson to global superstardom.

Ray's account provides a rare glimpse into the making of the video and the dynamics between Jackson and his co-star. Despite the professional nature of their relationship, Ray claims that the tension between them was undeniable.

Background and Implications

The release of Ray's account has sparked renewed interest in the classic music video and the legacy of Michael Jackson. The "Thriller" video remains one of the most influential and beloved music videos of all time, and its impact on popular culture continues to be felt.

As the music industry and society at large continue to grapple with issues of consent, power dynamics, and relationships, Ray's account serves as a reminder of the complexities and nuances of human interaction, particularly in the context of creative collaborations.

'The experience of working on the "Thriller" video was a defining moment in my career, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Michael Jackson,' Ray said in a statement.

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