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Janet Jackson

  • Birthplace: Gary, Indiana, USA
  • Birthday: May 16, 1966

The youngest sibling of a pop music dynasty, Janet Jackson made her initial show business breakout as a sweet-faced and chaste television actress. But at the age of 20, she began to give her brothers a run for their money with the multi-million selling album Control . Over the next few decades Jackson’s persona evolved from sensitive teen to empowered young adult to global messenger to mature, sophisticated artist, and throughout this metamorphosis, amounting sales of over 100 million albums worldwide and status as the second most successful …more

Credits

Actor
Choreography
Music

Career Milestones

  • 2007

    Co-starred in "Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married?"

  • 2006

    Released the album, "20 Y.O." a nod to the 20th anniversary of her debut album "Control"; earned a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary R&B Album; began touring March 2007

  • 2004

    Appeared as the host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live, spoofing her infamous wardrobe malfunction; her first network TV performance since the notorious Super Bowl halftime show

  • 2004

    Guest-starred on the NBC sitcom "Will and Grace" playing herself (September); making this her first TV acting role in nearly two decades

  • 2004

    Performed with Justin Timberlake at Superbowl XXXVIII halftime show; resulted in scandle when a bodice-ripping stunt by Timberlake exposed her pierced nipple

Awards

  • 2002

    American Music Award: Pop/Rock Female Artist

  • 2002

    Grammy: Best Dance Recording

  • 2001

    Billboard Artist Achievement Award:

  • 1998

    American Music Award: Soul/Rhythm & Blues Female Artist

  • 1998

    Grammy: Best Music Video, Short Form

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