Ke Huy Quan, the beloved actor known for his roles in The Goonies and Everything Everywhere All at Once, recently shared a special memory from his childhood that any Michael Jackson fan would envy. In an interview with The Guardian, he recalled the unforgettable day when the King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson, visited the set of The Goonies in 1985.
As a 12-year-old at the time, Quan remembers the buzz of excitement among the cast and crew when they learned MJ would be stopping by. “The cast and crew were so excited,” he recalled, describing the intense anticipation leading up to Jackson’s arrival. “We didn’t know what time he was arriving, so we were constantly looking over our shoulder.”
When Michael finally walked onto the set, it was nothing short of magical. “Everybody just stopped what they were doing,” Quan said. “Even the guy making the coffee.” The sight of the legendary performer instantly captivated everyone in the room.
Despite his larger-than-life fame, Michael was reportedly very shy on set. Quan speculates that the atmosphere around him made the pop icon a little nervous, showing that even a superstar like MJ could be humbled by the excitement of his fans.
During the visit, the cast had the chance to take a few photos with Michael, and the King of Pop even gave them tickets to his upcoming Los Angeles concert, along with a special jacket. Unfortunately, Quan admits that he lost his jacket—a fact he still regrets to this day, jokingly saying, “I’m very mad at myself for losing it.”
For Michael Jackson fans, this behind-the-scenes story from The Goonies is a perfect example of how the King of Pop left a lasting impression on everyone he met, no matter where he went. It’s a memory that will forever live on in the hearts of those who were lucky enough to witness MJ’s presence firsthand.
As a bonus for fans, The Goonies 2 is now in development, with Steven Spielberg returning as producer. While Ke Huy Quan hasn’t shared his thoughts on the sequel yet, we can’t help but wonder if Michael Jackson’s legacy will live on in some small way in the upcoming film.
It’s stories like these that remind us of the lasting impact Michael Jackson had on everyone he met. If you were lucky enough to be in his orbit, you were part of something truly special.
