Daughter Jasmine Once Shared Why Michael Jordan’s ‘Space Jam’ Was Scary for Her as a Kid: “Still Haven’t Watched It All the Way Through”

In 1996, Michael Jordan starred in the iconic movie Space Jam. The concept of the movie revolved around Jordan teaming up with the Looney Tunes cartoons to fight off the aliens while playing ball. Space Jam became an integral part of his basketball career and fans loved it all the same. In an interview a couple of years ago, his daughter, Jasmine Jordan opened up about her true feelings toward the movie.

The entire Jordan family was portrayed in the movie. Jasmine’s role was played by Penny Bae Bridges. Her role was extremely important in the movie for she proved to be instrumental in order for her father’s team winning. Jasmine stated that “Penny did a great job representing” her. She then expressed her love for the actress.

Jasmine Jordan’s take on the Space Jam

Jasmine Jordan revealed that she found Space Jam scary. Much to the surprise of many, she confessed and said, “To this day, I still haven’t watched it all the way through”. This earned gasps and shocked expressions from the audience. Jasmine went on to explain herself. She recollected a moment from the movie that stopped her from watching the rest of it.

It was the part where Michael Jordan’s arm was stretched. She was little when she watched the movie for the first time. So naturally, the hand stretch felt like a real possibility. Her father added fuel to the fire and decided to have some fun. While watching the movie, the six-time champion asked Jasmine to stretch his hand. She said, “He’s like yeah, pull my arm babe pull it. And I’m no, no, we are not doing it. I burst out in tears crying”. 

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Despite being older, Jasmine still can’t manage to watch that scene. She stated that she jumps to change the channel every time that scene comes up on TV.

Visiting the sets with Michael Jordan

Jasmine was around 4-5 years old when the movie was shot. When asked if she remembers having visited the movie sets, Jasmine stated that she has some blurred memories from the visit. She added that it was exciting to see her father on the movie set.

She said, “Just to see him in a different element was exciting. So it was definitely an experience from what I do remember.” Additionally, she remembered that she was scared of those who donned the green outfit that is used in animated movies.

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So it is safe to say that while it was a once-in-a-lifetime moment, the experience and concept of Space Jam left Jasmine scared for life. Were you scared while watching Space Jam? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.