Bubbles, the chimpanzee famously owned by pop icon Michael Jackson, has been brought back into the spotlight with the release of the new biopic, *Michael*. Acquired in the mid-1980s, Bubbles was raised by Jackson and became a beloved companion, often accompanying him on tours and appearing in music videos. However, as he grew stronger, it became unsafe for him to live with humans, leading to his relocation in 2005 to the Center for Great Apes in Florida. Today, Bubbles weighs approximately 170 pounds and is described as a sweet and gentle creature. He spends his days painting, listening to music, and enjoying the warm Florida sun, while the Jackson estate continues to fund his care. The biopic, produced by Lionsgate, opts for CGI representations of apes rather than using real animals, reflecting a shift in how such animals are portrayed in film.