Real Name : Jackson, Janet Damita Jo
Nick Name : J
Birth : 16 May 1966, Gary, Indiana, USA
Height : 5' 4"
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Janet Damita Jo Jackson was born on May 16, 1966 in Gary, Indiana, living in a lower class home with several brothers and sisters. Janet was the youngest. After her birth, her brothers formed a band later called The Jackson 5. She lived at home with her sisters, while her brothers, and dad, Joe Jackson, lived an extravagant life in Los Angeles. She later moved in with them while her brothers were making a name for themselves, and signed a deal with Motown. Janet was in the shadow but later also made a name for herself. As she was touring, and making appearances with her brothers, and the rest of the family, she co-starred with the rest of them in "The Jacksons". In 1977, she got the part of Penny Gordon on "Good Times". That showed her acting abilities early on. She also made a few memorable appearances on the hit TV show "Diff'rent Strokes" as Charlene Dupree. Soon afterwards came her role on "Fame". She married boyfriend James Debarge, but they divorced just months later. She signed with A&M Records, and recorded her first solo album titled "Janet Jackson". The album did poorly on the music charts. Two years later she recorded "Dream Street" which turned out to be another disaster. A year later she signed on Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis to record a third album, this time called "Control". It was a hit, selling 5 million copies in the U.S. alone, spawning six hits, and the #1 "When I Think of You". Afterwards, she fired her father, her manager to truly gain control. Janet was determined to make this happen again. She then recorded "Rhythm Nation 1814". This time it sold 9 million copies in the U.S. - a bigger hit than "Control"! She happened to fall in love with a dancer named René Elizondo, Jr. from one of her sister's, LaToya Jackson's music video and later secretly married him in March of 1991. That same year she got a star on the Hollywood walk of fame! Janet went to work on her fifth album simply called "Janet.". It was her biggest hit to date selling over 10 million copies in the U.S. alone and includes her biggest hit single to date, "That's The Way Love Goes". Two years later she released a Greatest Hits album "Design of a Decade" which included two new hits "Runaway", and "Twenty-Foreplay". Her seventh album "The Velvet Rope" clarified her pop culture status. In the mist of the release of The Velvet Rope, she divorced Rene Elizendo, which is when it emerged they had been secretly married for eight years. Janet recorded her eighth album "All For You". Another hit. She was honored by MTV as an MTV Icon. In 2004, Janet went to work on her next album "Damita Jo" - it was another hit.
Biography written by: Anonymous
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- 1990 Billboard Music Awards (1990) (TV) [Herself]
- 1998 VH1 Fashion Awards (1998) (TV) [Herself]
- 19th Annual GLAAD Media Awards (2008) (TV) [Herself]
- 2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (2000) (TV) [Herself]
- 2000 MTV Movie Awards (2000) (TV) [Herself - Presenter] <13>
- 2004 Radio Music Awards (2004) (TV) [Herself]
- 2009 American Music Awards (2009) (TV) [Herself]
- 24 Hours in Rock and Roll (1994) (TV) [Herself]
- 25th Anniversary Essence Awards (1995) (TV) [Herself - Honoree]
- 39th NAACP Image Awards (2008) (TV) [Herself]
- 3rd Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards (1997) (TV) [Herself-Honoree]
- 4th Annual BET Awards (2004) (TV) [Herself]
- 50 Most Shocking Celebrity Scandals (2007) (TV) (archive footage) [Herself]
- 50 Sexiest Video Moments (2003) (TV) [Herself]
- 8th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2002) (TV) (archive footage) [Herself]
- A Galicia vente xá (2004) (TV) [Herself - Performer]
- AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories (2002) (TV) [Herself]
- Almost Famous II (2009) (TV) (archive footage)
- America United: In Support of Our Troops (2008) (TV) [Herself]
- American Bandstand's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2002) (TV) [Herself]
- American Bandstand's Teen Idol (1994) (TV) (archive footage) [Herself]
- BET Awards 2006 (2006) (TV) [Herself]
- BET Awards 2009 (2009) (TV) [Herself]
- Cap d'any a TV3 (1986) (TV) [Herself]
- Cher: The Farewell Tour (2003) (TV) (archive footage) [Herself]
- Dangerous: The Short Films (1993) (V) (archive footage) [Herself]
- Dreamworlds II: Desire, Sex, Power in Music Video (1997) (archive footage)
- E! Investigates: Last Days of Michael Jackson (2009) (TV) [Herself]
- Elvis: The Tribute (1994) (TV) [Herself]
- Essence Awards (2002) (TV) [Herself]
- For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf (2011)
- Forbes 20 Richest Women in Entertainment (2007) (TV) [Herself]
- From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos (2004) (V) [Herself] <1>
- Fuck (2005) (archive footage) (uncredited) [Herself]
- Génération duo (2008) (TV) (archive footage) [Herself]
- Hollywood Aids (1998) (TV) [Herself]
- Hollywood's Leading Ladies with David Sheehan (1993) (TV) [Herself]
- Janet Jackson (1998) (TV) [Herself - Interviewee] <2>
- Janet Jackson: 2008 Rock Witchu Tour (2008) (V)
- Janet Jackson: Design of a Decade 1986/1996 (1996) (V) [Herself] <1>
- Janet Jackson: Doesn't Really Matter (2000) (TV) {{SUSPENDED}} [Herself]
- Janet Jackson: Live in Hawaii (2002) (TV) [Herself] <1>
- Janet Jackson: The Rhythm Nation Compilation (1990) (V) [Herself] <1>
- Janet: The Velvet Rope (1998) (TV) [Herself]
- Last Laugh '04 (2004) (TV) (archive footage) [Herself]
- Legends Ball (2006) (TV) [Herself]
- Malcolm X (1992) (uncredited) [Herself - at End of Credits]
- Marc Jacobs & Louis Vuitton (2007) (TV) [Herself] <43>
- Maxim Hot 100 (2004) (TV) (also archive footage) [Herself (#15) (Interviewee)]
- Michael & Janet Jackson: Scream - HIStory in the Making (1995) (TV) [Herself]
- Michael Jackson (2009) (TV) (archive footage) [Herself]
- Michael Jackson Memorial (2009) (TV) [Herself]
- Michael Jackson Unmasked (2009) (TV) [Herself]
- Michael Jackson's Boys (2005) (TV) (archive footage) (uncredited) [Herself]
- Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies (2003) (TV) (archive footage) [Herself] <5>
- Michael Jackson: HIStory on Film - Volume II (1997) (V) [Herself (segment "Scream")/Zombie (segment "Thriller")]
- Michael Jackson: Number Ones (2003) (V) (archive footage) [Zombie (segment "Thriller")]
- Michael Jackson: Stars Remember the Time (2009) (TV) [Herself]
- Michael Jackson: The Inside Story - What Killed the King of Pop? (2010) (TV) [Herself]
- Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues (1988) (V) (archive footage) [Herself]
- Michael Jackson: Video Greatest Hits - HIStory (1995) (V) [Zombie (segment "Thriller")]
- MOBO Awards 2004 (2004) (TV) [Special guest]
- MTV 20: Live & Almost Legal (2001) (TV) [Herself]
- MTV Europe Music Awards 1997 (1997) (TV) [Herself]
- MTV Icon: Aerosmith (2002) (TV) [Herself]
- MTV Icon: Janet Jackson (2001) (TV) [Herself] <1>
- MTV News: The Social History of Piercing (2003) (TV) (archive footage) [Herself]
- MTV Video Music Awards 1990 (1990) (TV) [Herself - Performer]
- MTV Video Music Awards 1993 (1993) (TV) [Herself - Performer]
- MTV Video Music Awards 1995 (1995) (TV) [Herself]
- MTV Video Music Awards 1997 (1997) (TV) [Herself]
- MTV Video Music Awards 1999 (1999) (TV) [Herself - Presenter]
- MTV Video Music Awards 2000 (2000) (TV) [Herself]
- MTV Video Music Awards 2001 (2001) (TV) [Herself - Presenter] <38>
- MTV Video Music Awards 2009 (2009) (TV) [Herself]
- MTV20: Everybody Talk About Pop Music! (2001) (TV) [Herself]
- New Year's Rockin' Eve 2005 (2004) (TV) [Herself]
- NewNowNext Awards Pre-Show (2008) (TV) [Herself]
- Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2008 (2008) (TV) [Herself]
- Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000) [Denise] <2>
- Poetic Justice (1993) [Justice] <1>
- Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989) [Herself] <1>
- Saturday Night Live: The Best of Jimmy Fallon (2005) (V) (archive footage) (uncredited) [Herself]
- Smash Hits Poll Winners Party 1997 (1997) (TV) [Herself]
- Super Bowl XXXVIII (2004) (TV) [Herself - Halftime Performer]
- Super Bowl XXXVIII Halftime Show (2004) (TV) [Herself]
- Tha Westside (2002) (V) (archive footage) [Herself]
- The 12th Annual American Music Awards (1985) (TV) [Herself - Presenter]
- The 13th Annual American Music Awards (1986) (TV) [Herself - Presenter]
- The 14th Annual American Music Awards (1987) (TV) [Herself]
- The 17th Annual American Music Awards (1990) (TV) [Herself]
- The 18th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (2004) (TV) [Herself]
- The 1999 Source Hip-Hop Music Awards (1999) (TV) [Herself]
- The 1st Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1987) (TV) [Herself]
- The 2000 World Music Awards (2000) (TV) [Herself - Presenter]
- The 2001 Billboard Music Awards (2001) (TV) [Herself]
- The 2006 Billboard Music Awards (2006) (TV) [Herself]
- The 28th Annual American Music Awards (2001) (TV) [Herself]
- The 29th Annual Grammy Awards (1987) (TV) [Herself - Performer]
- The 35th Annual Grammy Awards (1993) (TV) [Herself]
- The 44th Annual Grammy Awards (2002) (TV) [Herself]
- The 4th Annual Black Gold Awards (1987) (TV) [Herself]
- The 66th Annual Academy Awards (1994) (TV) [Herself - Performer]
- The 6th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1992) (TV) [Herself]
- The Concert for New York City (2001) (TV) [Herself]
- The Jackson Family Honors (1994) (TV) [Herself]
- The Most Shocking Celebrity Moments of 2004 (2005) (TV) (archive footage) [Herself]
- The Royal Variety Performance 1989 (1989) (TV)
- The Teen Choice Awards 2004 (2004) (TV) [Presenter] <3>
- The Work of Director Mark Romanek (2005) (V) [Herself (segments "Scream" and "Got Til It's Gone")]
- Tupac: Resurrection (2003) (archive footage)
- Turrón y... cuenta nueva (1997) (TV) [Herself]
- VH1 Divas Live: The One and Only Aretha Franklin (2001) (TV) [Herself] <3>
- Why Did I Get Married Too? (2010) [Patricia] <2>
- Why Did I Get Married? (2007) [Patricia] <3>
- XXI Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony (2010) (TV) [Herself - We Are The World 25 For Haiti]
- "100 Greatest Dance Songs of Rock & Roll" (2000) (archive footage) [Herself]
- "20h10 pétantes" (2003) {(2004-06-09)} [Herself]
- "A New Kind of Family" (1979) {Fair Weather Friend (#1.9)} [Jojo Ashton]
- "A New Kind of Family" (1979) {Is There a Gun in the House? (#1.8)} [Jojo Ashton]
- "A New Kind of Family" (1979) {Thank You for a Lovely Evening (#1.7)} [Jojo Ashton]
- "America's Top 10" (1980) {Michael Jackson a Tribute} [Herself]
- "American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" (2002) {Finale: Winner Revealed (#9.43)} [Performer]
- "Anke Late Night" (2004) {(#1.9)} [Herself]
- "Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway" (2002) {(#3.5)} [Herself]
- "Bandstand" (1952) {(#28.3)} [Herself]
- "BBC World News" (1997) {(2004-01-16)} [Herself]
- "Beyond the Glory" (2001) {Sex and Sports (#5.1)} (archive footage) [Herself]
- "CD:UK" (1998) {(2004-03-13)} [Herself]
- "CD:UK" (1998) {(2004-04-10)} [Herself]
- "CD:UK" (1998) {(2006-03-25)} (archive footage) [Herself]
- "CNN World Beat" (1998) {(2001-07-14)} [Herself]
- "Des O'Connor Tonight" (1977) {(1997-12-03)} [Herself]
- "Diff'rent Strokes" (1978) {First Love (#3.9)} [Charlene DuPrey]
- "Diff'rent Strokes" (1978) {Growing Up (#4.1)} [Charlene DuPrey]
- "Diff'rent Strokes" (1978) {In the Swim (#5.2)} [Charlene DuPrey]
- "Diff'rent Strokes" (1978) {Jilted (#4.11)} [Charlene DuPrey]
- "Diff'rent Strokes" (1978) {Short But Sweet (#4.25)} [Charlene DuPrey]
- "Diff'rent Strokes" (1978) {The Car (#4.16)} [Charlene DuPrey]
- "Diff'rent Strokes" (1978) {The Houseguest (#6.23)} [Charlene DuPrey]
- "Diff'rent Strokes" (1978) {The Music Man (#4.24)} [Charlene DuPrey]
- "Diff'rent Strokes" (1978) {The Older Woman (#5.7)} [Charlene DuPrey]
- "Diff'rent Strokes" (1978) {The Wedding: Part 2 (#6.19)} [Charlene DuPrey]
- "E! True Hollywood Story" (1996) {Michael Jackson} (archive footage) [Herself]
- "Ebony/Jet Showcase" (1982) {(1986-07-04)} [Herself]
- "Ebony/Jet Showcase" (1982) {(1987-10-09)} [Herself]
- "Eigo de shabera-night" (2002) {(2008-06-30)} [Herself]
- "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" (2003) {(2006-11-02)} [Herself]
- "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" (2003) {(2006-11-10)} [Herself]
- "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" (2003) {(2007-10-17)} [Herself]
- "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" (2003) {(2008-02-29)} [Herself]
- "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" (2003) {(2008-05-19)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(#29.1)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2006-10-16)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2007-05-28)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2007-10-18)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2008-02-11)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2008-02-15)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2008-06-05)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2008-06-12)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2008-06-19)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2008-09-11)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2009-06-29)} (also archive footage) [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2009-06-30)} (archive footage) [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2009-07-31)} (archive footage) [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2009-09-18)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2009-11-11)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2010-03-16)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2010-03-23)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2010-03-31)} [Herself]
- "Exclusif" (1999) {(2002-01-30)} [Herself]
- "Extra" (1994) {(2008-02-11)} [Herself]
- "Extreme Hollywood" (2007) {Star Treatment (#1.10)} [Herself]
- "Fame" (1982) {Blizzard (#4.6)} [Cleo Hewitt]
- "Fame" (1982) {Coco Returns (#4.19)} [Cleo Hewitt]
- "Fame" (1982) {Czech-Mate (#4.2)} [Cleo Hewitt]
- "Fame" (1982) {Danny De Bergerac (#4.17)} [Cleo Hewitt]
- "Fame" (1982) {Dreams (#4.12)} [Cleo Hewitt]
- "Fame" (1982) {I Never Danced for My Father (#4.4)} [Cleo Hewitt]
- "Fame" (1982) {Indian Summer (#4.1)} [Cleo Hewitt]
- "Fame" (1982) {Nothing Personal (#4.10)} [Cleo Hewitt]
- "Fame" (1982) {Parent's Week (#4.16)} [Cleo Hewitt]
- "Fame" (1982) {Reflections (#4.22)} [Cleo Hewitt]
- "Fame" (1982) {School Is Out (#4.25)} [Cleo Hewitt]
- "Fame" (1982) {Spontaneous Combustion (#4.3)} [Cleo Hewitt]
- "Fame" (1982) {Take My Wife... Please (#4.15)} [Cleo Hewitt]
- "Fame" (1982) {Team Work (#4.18)} [Cleo Hewitt]
- "Fame" (1982) {The Ballad of Ray Claxton (#4.9)} [Cleo Hewitt]
- "Fame" (1982) {The Heart of Rock 'N' Roll (#4.5)} [Cleo Hewitt] <4>
- "Fame" (1982) {The Heart of Rock 'N' Roll II (#4.14)} [Cleo Hewitt] <4>
- "Fame" (1982) {The Monster That Devoured Las Vegas (#4.7)} [Cleo Hewitt]
- "Fame" (1982) {The Ol' Ball Game (#4.24)} [Cleo Hewitt]
- "Fame" (1982) {The Return of Doctor Scorpio (#4.8)} [Cleo Hewitt]
- "Fame" (1982) {The Rivalry (#4.11)} [Cleo Hewitt]
- "Fame" (1982) {Tomorrow's Children of the Sixties (#4.13)} [Cleo Hewitt]
- "Fame" (1982) {Who Am I, Really? (#4.23)} [Cleo Hewitt]
- "Fame" (1982) {Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? (#4.21)} [Cleo Hewitt]
- "Fame" (1982) {Wishes (#4.20)} [Cleo Hewitt]
- "Fantástico" (1973) {(2009-11-22)} [Herself]
- "Friday Night with Jonathan Ross" (2001) {(#6.12)} [Herself]
- "Friday Night's All Wright" (1998) {(#1.1)} [Herself]
- "Good Morning America" (1975) {(2004-03-31)} [Herself]
- "Good Morning America" (1975) {(2007-10-11)} [Herself]
- "Good Times" (1974) {A Matter of Mothers (#6.20)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <5>
- "Good Times" (1974) {Blood Will Tell (#6.16)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <5>
- "Good Times" (1974) {Breaker, Breaker (#5.8)} [Millicent 'Penny' Gordon] <5>
- "Good Times" (1974) {Bye, Bye, Bookman (#5.9)} [Millicent 'Penny' Gordon] <5>
- "Good Times" (1974) {Cousin Raymond (#6.23)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <6>
- "Good Times" (1974) {Florida Gets a Job (#6.5)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <6>
- "Good Times" (1974) {Florida's Favorite Passenger: Part 1 (#6.14)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <6>
- "Good Times" (1974) {Florida's Favorite Passenger: Part 2 (#6.15)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <6>
- "Good Times" (1974) {Florida's Homecoming: Part 1 (#6.1)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <6>
- "Good Times" (1974) {Florida's Homecoming: Part 2 (#6.2)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <6>
- "Good Times" (1974) {Florida's Homecoming: The Wedding (#6.3)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <6>
- "Good Times" (1974) {Florida's Homecoming: United We Stand (#6.4)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <6>
- "Good Times" (1974) {House Hunting (#6.13)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <6>
- "Good Times" (1974) {I Had a Dream (#5.17)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <5>
- "Good Times" (1974) {J.J. and T.C. (#6.18)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <5>
- "Good Times" (1974) {J.J. and the Boss' Daughter (#5.15)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <4>
- "Good Times" (1974) {J.J. and the Plumber's Helper (#6.9)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <6>
- "Good Times" (1974) {J.J. the Teacher (#6.7)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <6>
- "Good Times" (1974) {J.J.'s Condition (#5.19)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <5>
- "Good Times" (1974) {No More Mr. Nice Guy (#5.13)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <4>
- "Good Times" (1974) {Penny's Christmas (#5.12)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <5>
- "Good Times" (1974) {Requiem for a Wino (#5.11)} [Millicent 'Penny' Gordon] <5>
- "Good Times" (1974) {Something Old, Something New (#5.21)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <5>
- "Good Times" (1974) {Stomach Mumps (#6.6)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <6>
- "Good Times" (1974) {That's Entertainment, Evans Style (#5.24)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <5>
- "Good Times" (1974) {The Boarder (#5.18)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <5>
- "Good Times" (1974) {The End of the Rainbow (#6.24)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <6>
- "Good Times" (1974) {The Evans Get Involved: Part 1 (#5.1)} [Millicent 'Penny' Gordon] <5>
- "Good Times" (1974) {The Evans Get Involved: Part 2 (#5.2)} [Millicent 'Penny' Gordon] <5>
- "Good Times" (1974) {The Evans Get Involved: Part 3 (#5.3)} [Millicent 'Penny' Gordon] <5>
- "Good Times" (1974) {The Evans Get Involved: Part 4 (#5.4)} [Millicent 'Penny' Gordon] <5>
- "Good Times" (1974) {The Evans' Dilemma (#6.21)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <5>
- "Good Times" (1974) {The Physical (#6.19)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <6>
- "Good Times" (1974) {The Snow Storm (#6.11)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <6>
- "Good Times" (1974) {The Traveling Christmas (#6.12)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <6>
- "Good Times" (1974) {The Witness (#6.10)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <5>
- "Good Times" (1974) {Thelma Moves Out (#5.5)} [Millicent 'Penny' Gordon] <5>
- "Good Times" (1974) {Thelma's Brief Encounter (#5.10)} [Millicent 'Penny' Gordon] <4>
- "Good Times" (1974) {Wheels (#5.7)} [Millicent 'Penny' Gordon] <5>
- "Good Times" (1974) {Where Have All the Doctor's Gone? (#6.17)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <5>
- "Good Times" (1974) {Where There's Smoke (#5.16)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <4>
- "Good Times" (1974) {Willona's Mr. Right (#5.14)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <5>
- "Good Times" (1974) {Willona's New Job (#5.22)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <5>
- "Good Times" (1974) {Willona, the Fuzz (#5.6)} [Millicent 'Penny' Gordon] <5>
- "Good Times" (1974) {Willona, the Other Woman (#5.20)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <5>
- "Good Times" (1974) {Write On, Thelma (#5.23)} [Millicent 'Penny' Woods] <5>
- "Great Performances" (1972) {Everybody Dance Now (#20.1)} (archive footage) [Herself]
- "In the Mix" (2005) {Leachman Passes a Milestone/Golf/Stuff Style & Jules Verne Gets the Star Treatment (#3.4)} [Herself - Guest]
- "Intimate Portrait" (1993) {Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott} [Herself]
- "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (2003) {(2008-03-04)} [Herself]
- "La tele de tu vida" (2007) {(#1.26)} (archive footage) [Herself]
- "Larry King Live" (1985) {Janet Jackson} [Herself]
- "Larry King Live" (1985) {UFO Show and a Beatles Reunion} [Herself]
- "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" (1993) {(2004-05-06)} [Herself]
- "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" (2009) {(#1.214)} [Herself] <2>
- "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993) {(2001-03-12)} [Herself]
- "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993) {(2004-03-29)} [Herself]
- "Live from Studio Five" (2009) {(#1.54)} (archive footage) [Herself]
- "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" (1989) {(2007-10-12)} [Herself]
- "Made in Hollywood" (2005) {(#5.22)} [Herself]
- "Making the Video" (1999) {Janet Jackson: Doesn't Really Matter (#3.2)} [Herself]
- "Musikladen" (1972) {(#1.77)}
- "On-Air with Ryan Seacrest" (2004) {(2004-04-02)} [Herself]
- "Pero ¿esto qué es?" (1989) {(1990-08-27)} [Herself]
- "Punkt 12" (1992) {(2009-06-30)} [Herself]
- "Retrosexual: The 80's" (2004) (archive footage) [Herself]
- "Rove Live" (2000) {(#5.16)} [Herself]
- "Saturday Night Live" (1975) {Heather Locklear/Janet Jackson (#19.20)} [Herself - Musical Guest] <1>
- "Saturday Night Live" (1975) {Janet Jackson (#29.17)} [Herself - Host/Musical Guest] <1>
- "Sen kväll med Luuk" (1996) {(#10.8)} [Herself]
- "Solid Soul" (1986) {(#1.1)} [Herself - Performer]
- "Soul Train" (1971) {(#14.8)} [Herself]
- "Soul Train" (1971) {(#15.16)} [Herself]
- "Soul Train" (1971) {Michael McDonald/Janet Jackson (#12.10)} [Guest]
- "Star Boulevard" (2002) {(2002-04-29)} [Herself]
- "T4" (1998) {(2004-03-14)} [Herself]
- "TFI Friday" (1996) {(1998-06-05)} [Herself]
- "The Graham Norton Show" (2007) {(#7.7)} [Herself] <3>
- "The Jacksons" (1976) [Herself]
- "The Love Boat" (1977) {Girl of the Midnight Sun/There'll Be Some Changes Made/Too Many Isaacs/Mr. Smith Goes to Stockholm: Part 1 (#8.19)} [Delia Parks]
- "The Love Boat" (1977) {Girl of the Midnight Sun/There'll Be Some Changes Made/Too Many Isaacs/Mr. Smith Goes to Stockholm: Part 2 (#8.20)} [Delia Parks]
- "The Oprah Winfrey Show" (1986) {(2010-04-02)} [Herself]
- "The Oprah Winfrey Show" (1986) {Janet Jackson} [Herself]
- "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" (1996) {(1998-02-27)} [Herself]
- "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" (1996) {(2001-03-13)} [Herself]
- "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" (1996) {(2002-02-12)} [Herself]
- "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992) {(#18.14)} [Herself] <3>
- "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992) {(2001-04-26)} [Herself]
- "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992) {(2004-04-29)} [Herself]
- "The Turn On" (2006) {(#1.1)} [Herself]
- "The Tyler Perry Show" (2009) {(2010-03-24)}
- "The Tyra Banks Show" (2005) {(#4.24)} [Herself]
- "The X Factor" (2004) {(#6.28)} [Herself - Special Guest]
- "Top of the Pops" (1964) {(1987-03-26)} [Herself]
- "Top of the Pops" (1964) {(1989-11-09)} [Herself]
- "Top of the Pops" (1964) {(1993-04-22)} [Herself]
- "Top of the Pops" (1964) {(1993-11-11)} [Herself]
- "Top of the Pops" (1964) {(1995-03-16)} [Herself]
- "Top of the Pops" (1964) {(1997-10-17)} [Herself]
- "Top of the Pops" (1964) {(1997-12-12)} [Herself]
- "Top of the Pops" (1964) {(1998-01-09)} [Herself]
- "Top of the Pops" (1964) {(2001-04-07)} [Herself]
- "Top of the Pops" (1964) {(2001-04-20)} [Herself]
- "Top of the Pops" (1964) {(2002-09-27)} [Herself]
- "Top of the Pops" (1964) {(2004-03-12)} [Herself]
- "Top of the Pops" (1964) {(2004-04-23)} [Herself]
- "Top of the Pops" (1964) {(2004-06-04)} [Herself]
- "TV total" (1999) {(2004-06-01)} [Herself]
- "Video on Trial" (2005) {'80s Superstars (#2.13)} (archive footage) (uncredited) [Herself]
- "Video on Trial" (2005) {(#2.11)} (archive footage) [Herself - Accused]
- "Wetten, dass..?" (1981) {Wetten, dass..? aus Dornbirm (#1.129)} [Herself]
- "What Perez Sez" (2007) {About Divas (#1.3)} [Herself]
- "Will & Grace" (1998) {Back Up, Dancer (#7.2)} [Herself] <6>
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- 'Rene Elizondo' (qv) (31 March 1991 - 13 March 2000) (divorced)
- 'James DeBarge' (qv) (7 September 1984 - 18 November 1985) (annulled)
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- _MTV Icon: Janet Jackson (2001) (TV)_ (qv)
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- _The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992) (TV)_ (qv)
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- _Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000)_ (qv) -> $5,000,000
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- "Ciak" (Italy), November 2000, pg. 67, by: Claudio Masenza
- "Penthouse" (Greece), February 1999, Vol. 2, Iss. 1, pg. 40,41
- "20 ans" (France), November 1997, Iss. 134, pg. 10-11, by: Juliette Cope, "Janet entre homard et douleur..."
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- "Minneapolis Star Tribune" (USA), 29 June 2009, by: Nekesa Mumbi Moody, "Tears and Single Gloves: Janet Jackson Caps Emotional Night at BET Awards Honoring Her Brother"
- "Contra Costa Times" (USA), 5 May 2009, by: Associated Press, "High Court Throws out Ruling on Janet Jackson Super Bowl Incident"
- "Contra Costa Times" (USA), 20 December 2008, by: The Associated Press, "Jermaine Dupri Says Janet Jackson is Not Pregnant"
- "The Orlando Sentinel" (USA), 16 October 2008, by: Brett Zongker, "Janet Jackson Takes Stage With Fireworks in Washington, D.C., After Bout of Vertigo"
- "Courier Post" (USA), 16 October 2008, by: The Associated Press, "Janet Jackson Resumes Tour After Bout of Vertigo"
- "The Orlando Sentinel" (USA), 5 October 2008, by: Los Angeles Times, "Janet Jackson Delays 3 More Shows Due to Illness"
- "The Orlando Sentinel" (USA), 2 October 2008, by: The Associated Press, "Janet Jackson Released from Hospital"
- "Contra Costa Times" (USA), 15 September 2008, by: Jim Harrington, "The Hits Kept Coming at Janet Jackson's Oakland Show"
- "Contra Costa Times" (USA), 12 September 2008, by: Jim Harrington, "Janet Jackson Brings Rock Witchu Tour to Oakland"
- "San Jose Mercury News" (USA), 9 September 2008, by: Jim Harrington, "Janet Jackson's Fan-Friendly Tour Will Touch Down Saturday in Oakland"
- "TVFilm" (Netherlands), 29 March 2008, Iss. 7, by: Chris van Oostrom, "Janet Jackson Een straffe meesteres"
- "Veronica" (Netherlands), 15 March 2008, Iss. 11, by: Belinda Janssen, "Fashionflater"
- "Veronica" (Netherlands), 15 March 2008, Iss. 11, by: Ellen Litz, "music reviews Janet Jackson Discipline"
- "Courier Post" (USA), 12 March 2008, by: The Associated Press, "Janet Jackson Cancels Appearance Due to Flu"
- "Parade" (USA), 10 February 2008, pg. 6-7, by: Dotson Rader, "'Love Finally Came To Me'"
- "The Observer Magazine" (UK), 10 February 2008, pg. 14 - 18, by: Elizabeth Day (interview) Danielle Levitt (photographs), "Cover Story"
- "Hollywood Life" (USA), November 2006, Vol. 17, Iss. 6, pg. 52-57+108, by: Martha Frankel, ""The Fabulous Life of Janet Jackson""
- "Giant" (USA), October 2006, Iss. 14, pg. 72-80+82, by: Scott Paulson-Bryant, "Come Give Your Love To Me"
- "Le Soir" (Belgium), 22 June 2005, pg. 28, "Pas d'humeur à rigoler"
- "Entertainment Weekly" (USA), 13 February 2004, Vol. 1, Iss. 751, pg. 10-11, by: Mark Harris, "Shock and Bra"
- "Story" (Hungary), 27 September 2001, Vol. 4, Iss. 39, pg. 44-45, "Nem érti a férfiakat"
- "Black Men" (USA), August 2001, Vol. 5, Iss. 4, pg. 30-32, by: Gregory Harris, "The sexy Ms. Jackson unwraps all for you!"
- "Entertainment Weekly" (USA), 4 May 2001, Vol. 1, Iss. 594, pg. 36-39, by: Jeff Gordinier, "Will The Real Janet Jackson Please Stand Up?"
- "Bullseye" (USA), Spring 2001, pg. 30-33, by: Nina Malkin, "just janet"
- "TV Guide" (USA), 10 March 2001, Vol. 49, Iss. 10, pg. 20-27, by: Jennifer Graham, "Planet Janet"
- "USA Weekend" (USA), 21 July 2000, pg. 6+7, by: Craigh Barboza, "Action Jackson"
- "In Style" (USA), July 2000, Vol. 7, Iss. 7, pg. 250, by: Jeryl Brunner, "Lookback"
- "Just for Black Men" (USA), January 1999, Vol. 3, Iss. 1, pg. 30-35, by: Anonymous, "The Top 10 Sexiest Women"
- "20 ans" (F rance), March 1998, Iss. 138, pg. 14, "Janet Jackson a été punching- ball dans une autre vie"
- "TV Guide" (USA), 1 September 1990, "Why Women Rule Rock"
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- "TVFilm" (Netherlands), 29 March 2008, Iss. 7, "Janet Jackson Een straffe meesteres (2 pictures)"
- "Veronica" (Netherlands), 15 March 2008, Iss. 11, by: Sunshine, "Fashionflater"
- "Veronica" (Netherlands), 15 March 2008, Iss. 11, "music reviews Janet Jackson Discipline"
- "Playboy" (USA), January 2005, Vol. 52, Iss. 1, pg. 140, by: staff, "The Year In Sex"
- "Celebrity Sleuth" (USA), 2005, Iss. 38, pg. 8-11, by: staff, "Lipplegate"
- "Celebrity Skin" (USA), September 2004, Vol. 28, Iss. 132, pg. 44, by: staff, "Top 100 Sexiest Stars: #60 Janet Jackson"
- "Celebrity Sleuth" (USA), August 2004, Iss. 33, pg. 76-, by: staff, "Off Key: Nipplegate"
- "Celebrity Sleuth" (USA), March 2004, Iss. 30, pg. 68-71, by: staff, "A League of Their Own : Oh Brother!"
- "Playboy" (USA), December 2002, Vol. 49, Iss. 12, pg. 154, by: staff, "Sex Stars - 2002"
- "FHM" (USA), November 2002, Vol. 1, Iss. 27, pg. 94, by: staff, "The 20 Hottest Women In Music 2002: #14"
- "Playboy" (USA), December 2001, Vol. 48, Iss. 12, pg. 139, "Sex Stars - 2001"
- "Cinema" (Hungary), October 2000, Iss. 107, pg. 13, "Planet Janet"
- "Celebrity Sleuth" (USA), December 1999, Vol. 13, Iss. 1, pg. 8-11, by: staff, "Velvet Grope"
- "Playboy Special Edition" (USA), August 1999, pg. 45, by: staff, "Playboy's Sex Stars of the Century"
- "Playboy" (USA), January 1999, Vol. 46, Iss. 1, pg. 105-128+214-220, by: D. Keith Mano, "Sex Stars Of The Century"
- "Celebrity Sleuth" (USA), 1997, Vol. 11, Iss. 1, pg. 40, by: staff, "Star-Tistics"
- "Celebrity Sleuth" (USA), 1995, Vol. 8, Iss. 3, pg. 62-65, by: staff, "The 25 Sexiest Women of 1995 - # 9: Janet Jackson"
- "Playboy" (USA), May 1994, Vol. 41, Iss. 5, pg. 165, by: Ken Settle, "Grapevine: The Real Deal"
- "Playboy" (USA), December 1993, Vol. 40, Iss. 12, pg. 175, by: Jim Harwood, "Sex Stars 1993"
- "Celebrity Sleuth" (USA), 1992, Vol. 6, Iss. 1, pg. 34-35, by: staff, "Bodies Of Soul: Control"
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- "Harper's Bazaar" (USA), November 2009
- "Parade" (USA), 10 February 2008
- "The Observer Magazine" (UK), 10 February 2008
- "US Weekly" (USA), 4 June 2007
- "Vibe Vixen" (USA), April 2007
- "Harper's Bazaar" (USA), January 2007
- "Sly N' Chic" (UK), 2007
- "V Magazine" (USA), 2007
- "Hollywood Life" (USA), November 2006, Vol. 17, Iss. 6
- "Ebony" (USA), October 2006
- "Giant" (USA), October 2006, Iss. 14
- "Pride" (USA), September 2006
- "Essence" (USA), September 2006
- "Vibe Magazine" (USA), September 2006
- "Hype Hair" (USA), July 2006
- "US Weekly" (USA), 24 May 2006
- "Celebrity Sleuth" (USA), August 2004, Iss. 33
- "Veronica" (Netherlands), 17 July 2004, Iss. 29
- "Essence" (USA), June 2004
- "Sophisticate's Black Hair Styles and Care Guide" (USA), June 2004
- "Ebony" (USA), April 2004, Vol. LIX, Iss. 6
- "Ebony" (USA), November 2001
- "Essence" (USA), September 2001
- "Today's Black Woman" (USA), August 2001
- "Black Men" (USA), August 2001, Vol. 5, Iss. 4
- "Breakout!" (Netherlands), 28 June 2001, Iss. 27
- "Redbook" (USA), June 2001
- "Sophisticate's Black Hair Styles and Care Guide" (USA), June 2001
- "Vibe" (USA), May 2001
- "Bullseye" (USA), Spring 2001
- "Jet" (USA), 30 April 2001
- "Veronica" (Netherlands), 21 April 2001, Iss. 16
- "Telé" (Switzerland), April 2001
- "TV Guide" (USA), 10 March 2001, Vol. 49, Iss. 10
- "Jet" (USA), 29 January 2001
- "Ebony" (USA), November 2000, Vol. LVI, Iss. 1
- "Today's Black Woman" (USA), August 2000
- "USA Weekend" (USA), 21 July 2000
- "Jet" (USA), 19 June 2000
- "Tina" (Netherlands), 16 July 1999, Iss. 28
- "Ebony" (USA), March 1999, Vol. LIV, Iss. 5
- "Rolling Stone" (USA), 1 October 1998, Iss. 796
- "Jet" (USA), 7 September 1998
- "Upscale" (USA), July 1998
- "Essence" (USA), May 1998
- "Music Life" (Greece), March 1998, Iss. 9
- "Breakout!" (Netherlands), 8 January 1998, Iss. 3
- "Sophisticate's Black Hair Styles and Care Guide" (USA), January 1998
- "Ebony" (USA), December 1997, Vol. LIII, Iss. 2
- "Arena" (UK), December 1997
- "Jet" (USA), 17 November 1997
- "Today's Black Woman" (USA), June 1996
- "Upscale" (USA), January 1996
- "Jet" (USA), 6 November 1995
- "US" (USA), November 1995
- "Upscale" (USA), August 1995
- "Veronica" (Netherlands), 18 March 1995, Iss. 11
- "Ebony" (USA), January 1995
- "Jet" (USA), 8 August 1994
- "Fit 4 Fun" (Germany), April 1994
- "Jet" (USA), 27 December 1993
- "Paperclip" (Netherlands), 1 October 1993
- "Rolling Stone" (USA), 16 September 1993
- "Ebony" (USA), September 1993
- "US" (USA), August 1993
- "Jet" (USA), 19 July 1993
- "YM" (USA), July 1993
- "Jet" (USA), 24 May 1993
- "Hitkrant" (Netherlands), 15 May 1993, Iss. 19
- "Veronica" (Netherlands), 15 May 1993, Iss. 20
- "Essence" (USA), May 1993
- "Rolling Stone" (USA), September 16, 1993, Iss. 665
- "Jet" (USA), 14 January 1991
- "Oor" (Netherlands), 6 October 1990, Iss. 20
- "Jet" (USA), 5 July 1990
- "Entertainment Weekly" (USA), June 1990
- "Jet" (USA), 7 May 1990
- "Veronica" (Netherlands), 31 March 1990, Iss. 13
- "Jet" (USA), 5 March 1990
- "Essence" (USA), March 1990
- "US" (USA), March 1990
- "Rolling Stone" (USA), 22 February 1990, Iss. 572
- "Ebony" (USA), February 1990
- "US" (USA), February 1990
- "Jet" (USA), 6 November 1989
- "Hitkrant" (Netherlands), 7 October 1989, Iss. 40
- "Sophisticate's Black Hair Styles and Care Guide" (USA), May 1989
- "Jet" (USA), 2 March 1987
- "Spin" (USA), January 1987
- "Hitkrant" (Netherlands), 11 October 1986, Iss. 41
- "Ebony" (USA), September 1986
- "Hitkrant" (Netherlands), 23 August 1986, Iss. 34
- "Jet" (USA), April 1986
- "Jet" (USA), 22 July 1984
- "Jet" (USA), 28 May 1984
- "Ebony" (USA), February 1983
- "Jet" (USA), 26 October 1982
- "Jet" (USA), 15 October 1981
- "Jet" (USA), 10 November 1977
- "Jet" (USA), 3 July 1975
- "Ebony" (USA), December 1974
- "Jet" (USA), August 1974
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- Bart Andrews. _Out of the Madness: The Strictly Unauthorized Biography of Janet Jackson._ New York: Harpers, 1994.
- Cindy Dyson. _Janet Jackson._ Philadelphia: Chelsea House, 2000.
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- Music video: Appeared in 'Blackstreet' (qv) video "Girlfriend/Boyfriend"
- Music video: Appeared in 'Busta Rhymes' (qv) video "What's It Gonna Be?!"
- (1982) Album: "Janet Jackson"
- (1984) Album: "Dream Street"
- (1984) Album: "Control"
- (1989) Album: "Rhythm Nation 1814"
- (1993) Album: "Janet"
- (1995) Album: "Design of a Decade 1986/1996"
- (1997) Album: "The Velvet Rope"
- (1990) Music tour: "The Rhythm Nation World Tour"
- (1993) Music tour: "the janet world tour"
- (1998) Music tour: "The Velvet Rope World Tour"
- Music video: Appeared in 'Michael Jackson (I)' (qv) video "Scream". Also on Michael's album "HIStory: Past, Present, and Future, Book 1".
- (2001) Album: "All For You"
- Music video: Appeared in 'Beenie Man' (qv) video "Feel It Boy"
- TV commercial: Pepsi-Cola
- (2004) Album: "Damita Jo"
- (2000) Music tour: )"All For You Tour"
- (1998) Song: "Ask For More" for Pepsi commercial
- (1986) Music video: "What Have You Done For Me Lately", directed by 'Piers Ashworth' (qv)
- (1986) Music video: "Nasty"
- (1986) Music video: "When I Think Of You"
- (1986) Music video: "Control"
- (1987) Music video: "Let's Wait A While"
- (1987) Music video: "The Pleasure Principle"
- (1989) Music video: "2300 Jackson Street" (featuring Jackson family)
- (1989) Music video:" Miss You Much"
- (1989) Music video: "Rhythm Nation"
- (1989) Music video: "Escapade"
- (1989) Music video: "Come Back To Me"
- (1990) Music video: "Alright"
- (1990) Music video: "Black Cat"
- (1990) Music video: "Love Will Never Do Without You"
- (197) Music video: "Got' Til It's Gone"
- (1998) Music video: "I Get Lonely"
- (1998) Music video: "Go Deep"
- (1998) Music video: "Together Again"
- (1998) Music video: "Everytime"
- (1995) Music video: "Twenty Foreplay"
- (1995) Music video: "Scream Featuring Michael Jackson"
- (1994) Music video: "Anytime, Anyplace"
- (1994) Music video: "Whoops Now"
- (1995) Music video: "Runaway"
- (1993) Music video: "That's The Way Love Goes"
- (1993) Music video: "Again"
- (1993) Music video: "If"
- (1994) Music video: "You Want This"
- (1994) Music video: "Because Of Love"
- (1998) Music video: "You"
- (2000) Music video: "Doesn't Really Matter"
- (2001) Music video: "All For You"
- (2001) Music video: "Someone to Call My Lover"
- (2001) Music video (w/'Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott' (qv)): "Son of A Gun"
- (2004) Music video: "Just A Little While"
- (2004) Music video: "I Want You"
- (2004) Music video: "All Nite (Don't Stop)"
- (1978) First musical recording was a duet with brother 'Randy Jackson (I)' (qv) on the B-side to his modest charted hit single, "How Can I Be Sure" on a song titled "A Love Song for Kids", when she was only 12.
- (1983) Sung background vocals on brother 'Michael Jackson (I)' (qv)'s Top 10 hit, "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)"
- (2008) CD: "Discipline"
- (2006) CD: "20 Y.O."
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- (August 2003) Recording her 8th studio album set to be released in early 2004
- (February 2004) Will be releasing her new album "Damita Jo" on March 30th.
- (April 2005) Is working on her new album.
- (April 2006) Will release her new album tentatively called "20 years Old" in September. The album is a celebration of her Control album released 20 years ago.
- (August 2007) Has signed on to Island Records to work on a new album.
- (February 2008) Released first album with Island Records; Discipline
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- You don't have to hold onto the pain to hold onto the memory
- We all have the need to feel special
- In complete darkness, it is only knowledge and wisdom that separates us
- [recalling the day her father told her to stop calling him Dad] I will never forget that. I was really young, about 6 or 7, and as a kid, that was very hurtful to me. I went through a lot, from age 15 to about 19 years. I was very young. I used to hurt so badly that I'd ask God, "Why, what have I done to deserve this?"
- [on her 1997 recording "The Velvet Rope"] We're all driven to premieres or nightclubs and seen the rope separating those who can enter and those who can't. Well, there's also a velvet rope we have inside of us, keeping others from knowing our feelings. In this album I'm trying to expose and explore those feelings. I'm inviting you inside my barrier. During my life I've been on both sides of the rope. At times, especially during my childhood, I felt left out and alone. At times I felt misunderstood . . . But no human heard those feelings expressed. They stayed buried in the past. But now the truth has to come out, and for me, the truth takes the form of a song.
- [1993 interview in Rolling Stone] It made me so happy. On my song "Whoops Now,' I even used the lyrics, "I'm out in the sun having fun with my friends". There's also 'The Turtles' (qv)' "Happy Together" and 'The Association' (qv)'s "Windy" and Simon and Garfunkel's "Feelin' Groovy". Those songs are all precious moments to me. They're about just plain feeling good.
- I was very independent growing up, but there were things that were bothering me that I never told anybody. I would talk to our animals at home. We had fawns that Michael [brother 'Michael Jackson (I)' (qv)] and I raised until we weaned them and we'd feed them every morning. And I would talk to them . . . I felt they understood me. We had four dogs, and I would climb in the bushes and sit down and speak with them . . . and that's how I dealt with my life in the very, very beginning, when I was a kid.
- I was never pushed into the religion by my mother or anyone else. I made up my own mind when I was old enough. I am not a religious person, but I am spiritual. But I don't believe in things like guilt. I believe in a higher power. I believe in inspiration.
- [on 'Rene Elizondo' (qv)] I've been very fortunate to have found someone who has been so incredibly caring . . . I don't think anybody else would have stuck around because I had some really difficult times . . . and I know he probably would wake up and say, "Okay, who is she today?" I think anyone else would have said, "You know what? I am out of here because I cannot take this". But he was there, right by my side the entire way.
- I set out to please myself, hopefully in the end, the listeners will enjoy what I've created.
- If I wasn't singing, I'd probably be, probably an accountant.
- Dreams can become a reality when we possess a vision that is characterized by the willingness to work hard, a desire for excellence, and a belief in our right and our responsiblity to be equal members of society.
- [on 'Jermaine Dupri' (qv)] You know that it's something different when your whole family falls in love with him, when your brothers and sisters love him. And with me having eight brothers and sisters, there are some major eyes on him. And they all adore him. So that's really good.
- [on people disapproving of 'Jermaine Dupri' (qv)] People need to stay out of other people's business. Honestly, how can they say what is a good match for me and what is a good match for him? They really don't know us. That's for us to decide. They need to stay out of other's people's business and deal with their own issues.
- Getting back to that child and giving the child what the child may have missed - the reassurance of a nourishing and accepting love, a love that says you are special - is hard work. It can be scary, but like the song says, we have to deal with the past to live completely -and freely - in the present.
- Life is a journey, and I'm still walking it. And, like everyone, I'm going to have some days that are better than others, some days that are tougher than others. But I'm in a much happier place, the happiest place I've ever been in my life, and that's why it feels so good to me, finally being able to say I do like who I am.
- We are a nation with no geographic boundaries, bound together through our beliefs, we are like minded individuals sharing a common vision, pushing toward a world rid of color lines.
- To a world sick with racism, get well soon.
- We had the kind of night were morning comes to soon....we used the light from a flickering candle across the room to make the kind of shadows that only one thing could make....love.
- Pain like water it dry away so love come in without pain how can love think about.
- I kinda see everyone as competition. I'm a very competitive person. But I think that's good. Competition is great. And as long as it's friendly and not a malicious thing, then I think it's cool.
- I also experienced serious rejection. I auditioned for dozens of commercials, for example, but was never chosen. That might have devastated other children, but somehow my attitude was 'well if I don't get this one, I'll get the next'. Looking back, I see I had a built-in toughness.
- There was also loneliness. I had few friends. Work consumed me. in some ways, it still does.
- I was sheltered by my parents, work and school. I walked out into the world and saw things I'd only read about. I learned the hard way. It was scary, but I saw I had two choices - sink or swim. I swam. And discovered I could actually make it to the shore, all on my own. Not that I wasn't frightened or didn't experience moments of panic. I did.
- Being from a famous family is a blessing. I'm challenged to live up to the expectations. I'm happy, grateful for what I've inherited and excited about what I want to contribute.
- The pain is necessary. Sometimes pain is the teacher we require, a hidden gift of healing and hope.
- After my disillusionment, I felt hollow inside, as though someone had scooped out my soul. It took a while, but deep within I discovered a core of determination I never knew existed. That's when I got serious about myself and my career. I saw what I needed to do, and I did it.
- All kids rebel. My way was to dye my hair half pink and half blue. It was a mess.
- Freedom means choices.
- My dad taught us that there's no greater distance than that between first and second place.
- Self-expression is my goal, I want to be real with my feelings. Singing and dancing-and all the joy that goes with performing- come from my heart. If I can't feel it, I won't do it.
- A lot of times I felt so alone. But I also thought there has to be other people that have experienced either what I have, or close to it.
- Another side to me is this very sexual being. When I look back on my life, it's always been there. It's been there since I was 10 years old, having the imagination that I had.
- I am the baby in the family, and I always will be. I am actually very happy to have that position. But I still get teased. I don't mind that.
- I love working with organizations. I love giving. I want to do more of that. You got to give back. I love helping people, especially children.
- People do see me as sweet and innocent. Not to say that I am not those things. But I have other sides to me.
- Big sisters and brothers... I am telling you, it never changes.
- I've never been into what am I going to do next, trying to reinvent myself.
- I have a pretty bad temper. But you have to really push me to see it. But everybody has their things.
- I had a pretty sexual imagination for a kid.
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- (1985-1991) Dated 'Rene Elizondo' (qv), they then married.
- With her 1986 song "When I Think of You", she and her brother, 'Michael Jackson (I)' (qv), became the first siblings in the rock era to have #1 songs as soloists.
- Sister of 'Rebbie Jackson' (qv), 'Jackie Jackson (II)' (qv), 'Tito Jackson' (qv), 'Jermaine Jackson (I)' (qv), 'La Toya Jackson' (qv), 'Marlon Jackson' (qv), 'Randy Jackson (I)' (qv) and 'Michael Jackson (I)' (qv).
- She was paid $3 million for _Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000)_ (qv). She was paid an extra $1 million for the song "Doesn't Really Matter" for the NP2 soundtrack.
- Janet and long time boyfriend Rene were secretly married for nine years. They were married in March of 1991 and Rene filed for divorce in May of 2000.
- (24 April 2001) Janet's highly anticipated eighth album "All For You" is released.
- The second member of the famous Jackson family to be nominated for an Academy Award - in 1994 as co-writer of the song "Again" from _Poetic Justice (1993)_ (qv). Michael was nominated in 1972 for the song "Ben" in the Best Original Song category.
- Voted one of "The 10 Sexiest Women of 2001" by the readers of Black Men Magazine.
- Aunt of 'Jermaine Jackson II' (qv),'Valencia Jackson' (qv), 'Brittany Jackson (II)' (qv), 'Marlon Jackson Jr.' (qv), 'Prince Michael' (qv), 'Prince Michael II' (qv) and 'Paris Jackson (I)' (qv).
- Ex-sister-in-law of 'El DeBarge' (qv).
- The last five of her eight albums (excluding her first two albums "Janet Jackson," "Dream Street" and her greatest hits album "Design of a Decade: 1986 -1996") have all hit #1.
- Was to appear as 'Lena Horne' (qv) in a biopic due to be released in 2004. But Lena changed her mind after the SuperBowl "breast-baring" incident.
- Measurements: 35C-22 1/2-36 (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)
- Ranked #77 on VH1's 100 Greatest Women of Rock N Roll
- During the half-time show of Super Bowl XXXVIII (38) in February 2004, her right breast was "accidentally" exposed when co-performer 'Justin Timberlake' (qv) reached around and grabbed a detachable part of her breastplate-like outfit. They admit that they privately planned the move after rehearsals had ended, but still maintain that the exposure was accidental in that a red bra was to be revealed, not her bare breast.
- Attended Lanai Road School.
- Attended Portola Middle School in Tarzana, California. Was teased and harassed by kids because of her fame on Good Times.
- Graduated from Valley Professional School, an institution where most children were entertainers or actors. Class of 1984.
- Her nickname "Dunk" was coined to describe her sturdy body, which her brother Michael claimed remsembled a donkey.
- Negotiated a new, $80 million recording contract with Virgin Records in 1996.
- She is the only woman singer in the history of Rock & Roll to score 5 back to back #1 studio albums on the Billboard Album's chart. "Control", "Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation", "Janet", "The Velvet Rope" and "All For You" all reached #1, together selling more than 60 million copies worldwide. Her albums "Design of A Decade" and "Damita Jo" both reached top 3.
- Has 4 dogs: Riley (a Rottweiler); Dylan (a Boxer); Madison (a miniature Schnauzer) and Pockets (an Australian shepherd-cross).
- Favorite singers: 'Ella Fitzgerald' (qv) and 'Marvin Gaye' (qv)
- Won 9 Billboard Awards in 1990 for Rhythm Nation 1814.
- Vocal range: 2nd soprano, her top note is an "e"
- Her first self-titled album peaked at #63 on Billboard's Top 200 Albums and sold a disappointing 250,000 copies.
- Her sophomore album "Dream Street" reached #147 on Billboard and sold only 200,000 copies.
- Her third album "Control" sell over 10 million worldwide and produced five top 5 hits including Nasty, Let's Wait Awhile, and the #1 When I Think Of You.
- Rhythm Nation 1814 spend four weeks being #1 on both Pop and R&B charts in the USA. It sold another 10 million worldwide and the singles were even more successful. The album spawned seven top 5 hits including 4 #1s.
- The album "Janet" produced six top 10 hits and sold over 15 million copies.
- Eloped with singer 'James DeBarge' (qv), in 1984 and lived in the Jackson's Encino ranch for several months before she had the marriage annulled.
- Favorite designers: 'John Galliano' (qv); Dolce and Gabbana; 'Jean-Paul Gaultier' (qv)
- Is the #2 most successful artist on the Billboard Dance/Club Play Chart, behind only 'Madonna' (qv).
- Her first biography was released in 1977 as a joint biography about her and brother 'Randy Jackson (I)' (qv).
- Daughter of 'Joe Jackson (III)' (qv) and 'Katherine Jackson (II)' (qv)
- Became the first artist to score a #1 hit simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 and Mainstream Rock singles chart with "Black Cat" in 1990.
- Brother 'Michael Jackson (I)' (qv) claims in his "Home Movies" documentary in 2003 that Janet emulated his choreography from his "Captain EO" short movie into her "Rhythm Nation" music video which she choreographed with 'Anthony Thomas (I)' (qv) four years later.
- Has homes in Los Angeles, New York and Atlanta (with beau 'Jermaine Dupri' (qv)).
- Holds the record for most weeks spent at #1 on the R&B chart for her 1994 single, "Any Time, Any Place."
- Has always wanted and still wants to go back school to study law.
- The Rhythm Nation world tour was the most successful debut tour from any artist
- Used to want to be a jockey when she was a little child but has been scared to ride horses since 'Christopher Reeve' (qv)'s accident.
- The film clip "Again" was originally supposed to have Janet wearing her PJ's when she was sitting near her bed because that's what she was wearing when she was writing the song for _Poetic Justice (1993)_ (qv).
- Named #37 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement. (2005)
- Is mentioned in 'Eminem' (qv)'s song "Ass like that"
- In Japan, she appeared in a television commercial for Pepsi-Cola with Ricky Martin in 1999. She also appeared in another Japanese TV ad back in 1990 for Japan Airlines.
- She had endorsements with PepsiCo, American Airlines and Revlon.
- Growing up before being a singer, Janet has always wanted to work at a McDonald's Drive-Thru window.
- Ranked #10 on VH1's 100 Sexiest Artists.
- Rejected a role in _The Matrix (1999)_ (qv) to go on a concert tour.
- She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 1500 Vine Street in Hollywood, California.
- The Jacksons were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 1500 Vine Street in Hollywood, California.
- Younger sister of 'Michael Jackson (I)' (qv).
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