Instagram/Ola Ray & Michael Jackson Celebrity Ola Ray, Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' love interest, sparks buzz over her dramatically lighter complexion in a 2026 podcast interview. May 4, 2026 AceShowbiz - Ola Ray, the actress famously known as Michael Jackson's girlfriend in the 1983 "Thriller" music video, has stirred conversation online after a recent podcast interview. The 65-year-old former Playmate appeared on a podcast aired May 1, 2026, where she discussed her memorable chemistry with the King of Pop, but viewers quickly noticed a significant change in her complexion.