Did Michael Jackson Steal Moonwalk from Charlie Chaplin?

Michael Jackson idolized Charlie Chaplin but did he steal his infamous moonwalk and many other dance moves from Chaplin? Both Jackson the King of Pop and Chaplin the King of Silent Movies are iconic entertainers who captivated the world with their dance and overall genius. Flashback and watch this short dance battle between Michael Jackson Billie Jean at the 1995 MTV Awards including Michael Jackson moonwalk vs the dancing and moonwalk of Charlie Chaplin Modern Times from 1939. This is his most iconic moonwalks throughout the years. Without a doubt we know Chaplin was one of many Michael Jackson influences for his King of Pop Moonwalk, along with James Brown, Bill Bailey, Fred Astaire and others. Let's get real - when artists borrow from each other, is it a nod of respect, or do you think it's more like stealing? Let us know in the comments. Thanks for watching! 💞 🎬 Check out *80s Flashback series* where you relive, reminisce and experience nostalgic laughter and tears over your favorite movies, TV shows, music, people, places, events, stories, fashion, beauty, technology, cars, toys, foods and more that made the 80s an epic time to be alive. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTko6ntKeVvsgovrkHvAZU39VQnHPopYJ 🎉 *WE ARE EVERYTHING 80s!* We're a Gen X couple with our French bulldog celebrating the 80s! Relive. Remember. Reminisce. If you have an insatiable love or curiosity for the 1980s, get ready to bust a move, walk down memory lane and relish in the nostalgia that defined an era as we celebrate everything that made the 80s so rad from: 🌎 Pop Culture 🎵 Music 📼 Movies 📺 TV shows 👫 People 👚 Fashion 🛼 Trends 🧸 Toys 🔔Subscribe for your ultimate 80s experience! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8gbQUXDqxpJxeHV1FvwDOQ?sub_confirmation=1 Love, Eric, Tara & Meatball ❤️🐾 🐶 *I'm Meatball the Mighty* and my dog mom and dog dad are the creators of this @Everything.80s channel. I’m PAWSitively excited to join in with them and YOU celebrating the 80s here on this channel! I was rescued from a shelter, and even though I’m a disabled dog cuz my back legs don't work all the time and I have an abnormal spine, I'm here to inspire and bring laughter. Being different is PAWSitively awesome! I'd love for you to check out my channel @MeatballTheMighty where I spread joy and I’m a proud advocate for shelter and disabled dogs like me. I LOVE YOU! 💕🐾 #michaeljackson #charliechaplin #moonwalk #billiejean #shortsvideo #shortsfeed #80s #nostalgia #throwback #flashback #nostalgic #80smusic #1980s #throwbacksongs #everything80s #shorts #trendingshorts #trending #trend #youtubeshorts #dance

Added 26 Jul 2026