Janet Jackson
Full Name
Janet Damita Jo Jackson
Date of Birth
May 16, 1966
Place of Birth
Date of Death
Not available
Place of Death
Not available
Education
- Attended Valley Professional School, an entertainment industry school in Los Angeles, California
Spouses Names
- James DeBarge (m. 1984; annulled 1985)
- René Elizondo Jr. (m. 1991; div. 2000)
- Wissam Al Mana (m. 2012; separated 2017)
Children Names
- Eissa Al Mana (son with Wissam Al Mana)
Parents Names
- Father: Joseph Walter Jackson
- Mother: Katherine Esther Jackson
Janet Jackson is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. A prominent figure in popular culture, she is known for her sonically innovative, socially conscious, and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows. The youngest child of the Jackson family, she began her career with the variety television series “The Jacksons” in 1976 and went on to appear in other television shows throughout the 1970s and early 1980s.Jackson’s breakthrough came with her third studio album “Control” (1986), which became a commercial success and established her as a leading figure in the music industry. Her collaborations with producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis incorporated elements of rhythm and blues, funk, disco, rap, and industrial beats, which helped to forge a new standard for pop music. Throughout her career, Jackson has received numerous awards and accolades, including Grammy Awards, and has sold over 100 million records, making her one of the world’s best-selling music artists. She has also been a prominent figure in the film industry, starring in movies such as “Poetic Justice” and “Why Did I Get Married?” Jackson’s influence on music, dance, and fashion, along with her publicized personal life, has made her a global figure in entertainment for over four decades.