Biography
Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 30 years. 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, including Good Times and Fame.
After signing a recording contract with A&M Records in 1982, she became a pop icon following the release of her third studio album Control (1986). Her collaborations with record producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis incorporated elements of rhythm and blues, funk, disco, rap, and industrial beats, which led to crossover success in popular music. In addition to receiving recognition for the innovation in her records, choreography, music videos, and prominence on radio airplay and MTV, she was acknowledged as a role model for her socially conscious lyrics.
In 1991 she signed the first of two record-breaking, multimillion-dollar contracts with Virgin Records, establishing her as one of the highest paid artists in the industry. Her debut album under the label, Janet (1993), saw her develop a public image as a sex symbol as she began to explore sexuality in her work. That same year, she appeared in her first starring film role in Poetic Justice; since then she has continued to act in feature films. By the end of the 1990s, she was named the second most successful recording artist of the decade. The release of her seventh studio album All for You (2001) coincided with a celebration of her impact on popular music as the inaugural MTV Icon. After parting ways with Virgin she released her tenth studio album Discipline (2008), her first and only album with Island Records. In 2015 she partnered with BMG Rights Management to launch her own record label, Rhythm Nation.
Having sold over 160 million records, she is ranked as one of the best-selling artists in the history of contemporary music. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) lists her as the eleventh best-selling female artist in the United States, with 26 million certified albums. She has amassed an extensive catalog, with singles such as "Nasty", "Rhythm Nation", "That's the Way Love Goes", "Together Again" and "All for You" among her signature songs; she holds the record for the most consecutive top 10 hits on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart by a female artist with 18. In 2008 Billboard magazine released its list of the Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists, placing her at number seven, while in 2010, ranking her fifth among the "Top 50 R&B/Hip-Hop Artists of the Past 25 Years". One of the world's most awarded artists, her longevity, records and achievements reflect her influence in shaping and redefining the scope of popular music. She has been cited as an inspiration among numerous performers.
Filmography
all 86
self 62
TV Shows 45
Movies 41
Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas (2023)
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2022)
Sherri (2022)
JANET JACKSON. (2022)
Mr. A & Mr. M: The Story of A&M Records (2021)
Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson (2021)
A COLD CASE: Based On True Jack Boyz Stories (2019)
The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019)
Michael Jackson: Chase the Truth (2019)
Janet Jackson at Glastonbury Festival (2019)
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony (2019)
The Minnesota Sound (2019)
McQueen (2018)
The Last Days of Michael Jackson (2018)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
Radio Disney Music Awards (2013)
Michael Jackson: Life, Death and Legacy (2012)
For Colored Girls (2010)
Why Did I Get Married Too? (2010)
Michael Jackson: The Inside Story - What Killed the King of Pop? (2010)
Live from Studio Five (2009)
Michael Jackson Memorial (2009)
Michael Jackson - Unmasked (2009)
The Michael Jackson Story (2009)
Michael Jackson: Life of a Superstar (2008)
Why Did I Get Married? (2007)
Janet Jackson: Exposed (2007)
The Graham Norton Show (2007)
The Tyra Banks Show (2005)
Dancing with the Stars (2005)
Maxim: Hot Clips 3 (2005)
Anke Late Night (2004)
Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos (2004)
Sex 'n' Pop (2004)
On Air with Ryan Seacrest (2004)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003)
Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies (2003)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003)
Tha Westside (2002)
Janet: Live in Hawaii (2002)
The Concert for New York City (2001)
Janet Jackson - All For You (2001)
MTV Icon: Janet Jackson (2001)
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000)
TV Total (1999)
Janet Jackson: The Velvet Rope Tour (1998)
Will & Grace (1998)
The View (1997)
E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
Janet Jackson: Design of a Decade 1986/1996 (1995)
Michael Jackson's Scream: HIStory in the Making (1995)
MTV Europe Music Awards (1994)
Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films (1993)
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)
RapLine (1993)
Poetic Justice (1993)
GMTV (1993)
Malcolm X (1992)
Punkt 12 (1992)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
Charlie Rose (1991)
Rhythm Nation World Tour 1990 (1990)
Janet Jackson: The Rhythm Nation Compilation (1990)
Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989)
LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)
Going Live! (1987)
Larry Holmes vs. David Bey (1985)
MTV Video Music Awards (1984)
Fame (1982)
Wetten, dass..? (1981)
A New Kind of Family (1979)
Diff'rent Strokes (1978)
Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic (1978)
The Jacksons (1976)
The Sonny & Cher Show (1976)
Saturday Night Live (1975)
Cher (1975)
Good Times (1974)
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour (1971)
The Flip Wilson Show (1970)
The Jim Nabors Hour (1969)
The Grammy Awards (1959)
The Oscars (1953)
Today (1952)
Family First
MTV Rockumentary
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1966-05-16 (57 years old)
Birth NameJanet Damita Jo Jackson
Birth PlaceGary, United States of America
ReligionSunni Islam
Height
RelationshipsJames DeBarge (1984-01-01 - 1985-01-01), Wissam Al Mana (2012-01-01 - 2017-01-01), René Elizondo Jr. (1991-01-01 - 2003-01-01)
ChildrenEissa Al Mana
FatherJoe Jackson
MotherKatherine Jackson
SiblingsBrandon Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Tito Jackson, Rebbie Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, La Toya Jackson, Michael Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Randy Jackson
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsJanet Damita Jo Jackson
AwardsNAACP Image Award – Chairman's Award, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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