Janet Jackson: Photos Of The Legendary Singer

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May 16, 2015 1:10PM EDT

Janet Jackson has been an icon since her debut with the Jackson Five in the 70s. Years later, she is still a pop music legend, who also has incredible style.

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Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson — The youngest member of the Jackson family has grown up to be one of music’s biggest icons. Janet Jackson may have grown up in the shadow of her famous brothers, specifically the King of Pop Michael Jackson, but she quickly proved that she was her own star and her own woman. After releasing two records – 1982’s Janet Jackson and the follow-up, 1984’s Dream Street – Janet broke away from her father, Joe Jackson, and broke through with 1986’s Control. By teaming up with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Janet established her own identity and her own sound. Control spanwed five top five singles, including “Nasty.” The following album, Rhythm Nation, transformed Janet from a singer to an icon. From there, she followed it with Janet, he now-legendary topless Rolling Stone cover, her film debut in Poetic Justice, and a collaboration on Michael’s 1995 record HIStory. While Janet’s commercial success dipped after the year 2000, her star power has never waned as she remains one of the most iconic and well-respected artists in history.

Keep scrolling through the gallery to see more photos of Janet.

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Janet Jackson at Paris Fashion Week 2022

Janet Jackson at Paris Fashion Week 2022 — Janet Jackson rocks a wild hairstyle at the Thom Brown runway show at Paris Fashion Week on October 3. She wore a grey suit and matching dress from the fashion line.

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Janet Jackson at Christian Siriano show during NYFW

Janet Jackson at Christian Siriano show during NYFW — Janet Jackson rocked a sheer black turtleneck top with a black bra underneath paired with a black blazer and black wide-leg trousers, accessorized with black bangles and a leather purse at the Christian Siriano show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 8, 2022.

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Janet Jackson at Christian Siriano show during NYFW

Janet Jackson at Christian Siriano show during NYFW — Janet Jackson attended the Christian Siriano show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 8, 2022, when she wore a sheer black blouse revealing her bra underneath, paired with high-waisted, black wide-leg trousers, and a matching black blazer.

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Janet Jackson leaves a florist in London

Janet Jackson leaves a florist in London — Janet Jackson is seen smiling leaving a florist in Central London on March 10, 2022. Janet, who hadn’t been seen in public in nearly one year, dressed casually in a black sweatsuit.

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Janet Jackson Drives Around London

Janet Jackson Drives Around London — A Chauffeurless Janet Jackson has fun driving herself around London. She rocked a casual black outfit for the drive.

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Janet Jackson Is In The Hall Of Fame

Janet Jackson Is In The Hall Of Fame — Janet Jackson’s place in history is undeniable. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in March 2019.

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Janet Jackson Is Iconic

Janet Jackson Is Iconic — Thirty years after Janet Jackson released Rhythm Nation, the album still stands the test of time. It remains the only record to spawn seven commercial singles that peaked in the Billboard Hot 100’s top five.

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Janet Jackson Remains Iconic

Janet Jackson Remains Iconic — Janet Jackson has had her ups and downs when it came to love. She eloped with James DeBarge in 1984, only to annul the marriage in 1985. She married Rene Elizondo Jr. in 1991, and the two called it off in 2000. She dated Jermaine Durpi for nine years, before marrying Wissam Al Mana in a private ceremony in 2012. She welcomed a son, Eissa AL Mana, in 2017, but the couple separated a few months after the boy’s birth.

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Janet Jackson With Her Former Husband

Janet Jackson With Her Former Husband — Wissam al Mana and Janet Jackson attend the Giorgio Armani fashion show during Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2013/14 on February 25, 2013.The couple would announce their split four years later as they pursued a divorce.

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Janet Jackson In Happier Times

Janet Jackson In Happier Times — Wissam al Mana gets some side eye from Janet Jackson. Janet’s brother Randy alleges that she suffered verbal abuse by Al Mana, which supposedly contributed to the breakdown of their marriage.

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Janet Jackson Bends Some Gender

Janet Jackson Bends Some Gender — No, that’s not Tito. Janet Jackson attends the Lanvin Halloween party in NYC on Oct. 29, 2010.

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Janet Jackson Is Bad

Janet Jackson Is Bad — Michael isn’t the only one who could look ‘bad’ while rockin’ some leather. Janet Jackson shows off her cleavage while performing!

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Janet Jackson Glams Up

Janet Jackson Glams Up — Janet Jackson at the amfAr gala. As a woman who has often woven social issues into her music, it’s no surprise to see that Janet is deeply involved with humanitarian efforts.

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Janet Jackson Performs

Janet Jackson Performs — She. Is. An. Icon. Janet Jackson has sold over 100 million records, is considered one of the best-selling music artists of all time, and holds the record for the most consecutive top-ten entries in the US Billboard Hot 100 singles by a female artist (with 18.)

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Janet Jackson On The Red Carpet

Janet Jackson On The Red Carpet — Janet Jackson on the red carpet at an event. Shortly after 1986’s Control, Janet was considered a fashion icon, especially with the look she’d break out for Rhythm Nation.

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Janet Jackson Is A Goddess

Janet Jackson Is A Goddess — Janet Jackson‘s collaborator, Jimmy Jam, hinted that there was still music coming from Janet. Truly, she is the queen, the immortal, the icon.

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