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Janet Jackson: Quick Facts

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News •

Janet Jackson stuns in sheer lace gown at rare red carpet appearance • Oct. 23, 2026, 4:31 PM ET (USA Today)
Britney Spears Praises Her Pop ‘God’ Janet Jackson: ‘She’s Not Trying to Be Sexy … She Just Is’ • Oct. 16, 2026, 12:26 PM ET (Billboard)

Facts

Born May 16, 1966 (age 60) • Gary • Indiana
Awards And Honors Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2019) • Grammy Award (2001) • Grammy Award (1997) • Grammy Award (1995) • Grammy Award (1993) • Grammy Award (1989)
Notable Works “Why Did I Get Married Too?”
House / Dynasty Michael Jackson’s family
Notable Family Members brother Michael Jackson

Photos

Janet Jackson poses with hands in pockets, wearing a gray suit and white shirt, in front of a blue backdrop with Grammy Hall of Fame Gala and Warner Records logos.
Janet Jackson performs energetically onstage, wearing a black and white outfit, with her right arm raised and an intense expression during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.
The Jackson family, dressed in coordinated blue and white outfits, stand together on stage at Burbank Studios with large illuminated letters behind them. Left to right: Randy, La Toya, Marlon, Janet, Michael, Jackie, Rebbie, and Tito.
Janet Jackson performs on stage at Madison Square Garden, standing center in a white fringed outfit with two backup dancers in matching costumes, all mid-dance.
Cover girl
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Mr. Entertainment
Sammy Davis, Jr.
American entertainer
The King of Pop
Michael Jackson
American singer, songwriter, and dancer
Isaac Hayes wearing sunglasses and a vest made of chains sings into a microphone onstage in a scene from the 1972 film Wattstax.
Isaac Hayes
American singer-songwriter, musician, and actor
Cher
Cher
American actress and singer
Queen Latifah smiles at the camera, wearing a black jacket with white lapels and a large jeweled heart necklace at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Queen Latifah
American musician and actress
Jennifer Hudson smiling at the camera, wearing sparkling earrings and a dark, shimmering outfit, with her hair pulled back.
Jennifer Hudson
American actress and singer
Whitney Houston sings into a microphone on stage at Wembley Arena, wearing a black leather jacket and illuminated by purple stage lighting.
Whitney Houston
American singer and actress
Harry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte
American singer, actor, and activist
Tina Turner sings on stage in Montreal, wearing a black and gold dress, with backup dancers in gold outfits performing behind her.
Tina Turner
American-born singer
LL Cool J smiles while wearing a black flat cap, black suit, and patterned tie against a blue background at the Paramount Network Launch Party.
LL Cool J
American rapper and actor
Ringo Starr wearing sunglasses and a striped jacket, smiling and gesturing with both hands while performing on stage under blue and purple lights.
Ringo Starr
British musician
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Patti Page
American singer
Paul Williams
Paul Williams
American singer, songwriter, composer, and actor
Lady Gaga performing onstage in a sparkling blue outfit with dramatic shoulders, long platinum blonde hair, pink glitter mask, and holding a gold microphone.
Lady Gaga
American singer-songwriter and actress
Sabrina Carpenter performs during the Short n' Sweet Tour, Madison Square Garden, September 2024
Sabrina Carpenter
American singer and actress
Judy Garland
Judy Garland
American singer and actress
Miley Cyrus, 2013
Miley Cyrus
American singer and actress
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande
American singer and actress
Irene Cara
Irene Cara
American singer-songwriter and actress
Paula Abdul smiling on the red carpet, wearing a black dress with sparkling jeweled embellishments and long, wavy hair, at the 2019 American Music Awards.
Paula Abdul
American singer, dancer, and choreographer

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