Janet Jackson
American singer, songwriter and actress
A dynamic performer and one of the biggest recording artists of the 1980s and '90s, plus the only Jackson sibling to escape Michael's shadow.
| Born | May 16, 1966 |
| Hometown | Gary, Indiana, United States of America |
| Height | 5'4" (1.63m) |
| Spouse | Wissam Al Mana, René Elizondo Jr., James DeBarge |
| Partner | Jermaine Dupri |
| Children | Eissa Al Mana |
| Parents | Joe Jackson, Katherine Jackson |
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Happy Birthday, Janet Jackson!
Janet Damita Jo Jackson was born on May 16, 1966, and turns 54. She was born in Gary, Indiana. The singer began her career on the television shows 'The Jacksons,' 'Good Times' and 'Fame.'. Jackson released her debut album, 'Janet Jackson,' in 1982. The pop icon made her claim to fame with her later albums, 'Control' and 'Rhythm Nation 1814.'. Jackson landed her first lead film role for 'Poetic Justice' in 1993. The singer has her own record label, Rhythm Nation. She was selected as the inaugural MTV icon in 2001,...
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Albums
Control: The Remixes [2019]
2019
Just a Little While
2004
Ask for More
1999
Janet Remixed
1995
That's the Way Love Goes
1994
Dream Street
1984
Janet Jackson
1982
Best Things in Life Are Free
2023
Made for Now
2018
Nasty
2016
Unbreakable
2015
Unbreakable
2015
Burnitup!
2015
No Sleeep
2015
Icon: Number Ones
2010
Best of Number Ones
2010
Best
2009
Number Ones
2009
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