However, Diandra struggled to adjust to the Hollywood lifestyle, having grown up in a small town in Spain before attending Swiss and American boarding schools. “I felt fairly lost in that world—the world of hype and endless make-believe,” she shared in a March 2011 interview.

Despite her success in society, philanthropy, and documentary production, their marriage eventually faltered. Reflecting on their 18-year relationship, which included Michael’s 1992 rehab stay, Diandra stated, “For years, I’ve never said a word to anyone.”

Amidst their marriage going downhill, their son, Cameron, now 45, faced his own struggles, including a severe heroin addiction. He later became involved in dealing methamphetamine, a charge to which he ultimately pled guilty.