Tatum contradicts Jackson seduction story

Hollywood star Tatum O’Neal has rubbished Michael Jackson's claims she attempted to lure him to her house and seduce him - because she was just 12 years old.

The actress, 40, writes about her encounter with the then-17-year-old Thriller star - who's preparing to fight child molestation charges in court - in her autobiography A Paper Life.

Contrary to Jackson's version of events, O'Neal insists at 12 years old a sexual encounter with the singer was never going to happen, and it was actually him who tried to kiss her.

O'Neal says: "I was just twelve and not at all ready for a real-life encounter.

"Michael, who was sweating profusely, seemed as intimidated as I was.

“He jumped up nervously and said: 'Uh... gotta go.'"