Janet Jackson

About Janet Jackson

Pop singer who rose to prominence after the release of her fifth album Janet and went on to become one of the most successful pop musicians of all time, selling over 150 million albums.

Janet Damita Jo Jackson is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. A prominent figure in popular culture, she is noted for her sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, and elaborate stage shows. The tenth and 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, Diff'rent Strokes, and Fame. After signing a recording contract with A&M Records in 1982, she became a pop icon following the release of her third and fourth studio albums Control and Rhythm Nation 1814. 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.

Parents	Joe Jackson (father), Katherine Jackson (mother)
Years active	1973–present
Children	1
Family	Jackson
Occupation	Singer, songwriter, dancer, actress
Net worth	US $190 million (2019)
Partner(s)	Jermaine Dupri (2002–2009)
Born	Janet Damita Jo Jackson, May 16, 1966, Gary, Indiana, U.S.

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Trivia

She performed "Rock Your Body" with Justin Timberlake during the Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004. 

Janet Jackson before fame

Her nine siblings, including Michael Jackson, were all raised as Jehovah's Witnesses. She wanted to be a jockey when she grew up.

Achievement of Janet Jackson

She and Justin Timberlake performed "Rock Your Body" during Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$190 Million

Janet Jackson family life

From 1984 to 1985, she was married to James DeBarge, and from 1991 to 2000, she was married to Rene Elizondo. In 2012, she married Wissam Al Mana, and in January 2017, she gave birth to her first child, Eissa.

Associations of Janet Jackson

Why Did I Get Married?, a Tyler Perry film from 2007, featured her.

Janet Jackson Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

Weight	in kg - N/A
Height	163 cm
Eye Color	N/A
Hair Color	N/A

Facts about Janet Jackson

• Janet Jackson fired her dad from the position of her manager due to the strict control from his side.
• Jackson has a curious nickname u201cDunk.u201d
• What is about her early years?
When being small, Janet Jackson lived together with her mother and sisters at their home. Meanwhile, the boys and their father led another life in the city of opportunities called Los Angeles. They were striving to become eminent, on arranging their own group. When being already a grown-up person, Janet Jackson joined the band with her irresistible desire to prove that she is also worth something.
• What is her vocal range?
Janet Jackson has the second soprano.
• Janet dreamt of working at a McDonald restaurant in her childhood.
• Has she got any tattoo inked on her body?
The singer has about five various tattoos, including Mickey Mouse.
• What were her first albums?
They were titled u201cJanet Jacksonu201d and u201cDream Streetu201d. Both of them went to the wall. The listeners did not accept them, unfortunately. Nevertheless, the woman never gave up. The following year she released her third set of songs named u201cControlu201d and hit it big. Five million copies were sold in the United States and much more in the whole world.
• Since 1991 the name of the woman has been written on the Hollywood walk of fame.
• Marvin Gaye is her inspirations and icons of Jackson she looks up to.
• Janet Jackson has several dogs, including a Rottweiler and a small Schnauzer.

Family Members

Name	Relationship	Net worth	Profession
Randy Jackson	Brother	$50 million (2017)	Pop Singer
Michael Jackson	Brother	$500 Million	Pop Singer
Jermaine Jackson	Brother	$5 Million	Pop Singer
Tito Jackson	Brother	$2 Million	Guitarist
Jackie Jackson	Brother	$200 Thousand	Pop Singer
Joe Jackson	Father	$500 Thousand	Talent Manager
Wissam Al Mana	Former spouse	$5 Million - $10 Million (Approx.)	Entrepreneur
James DeBarge	Former spouse	$250 Thousand	R&B Singer
Renu00e9 Elizondo Jr.	Former spouse	$1 Million - $2 Million (Approx.)	Dancer
Katherine Jackson	Mother	$100 Million	Celebrity Family Member
Prince Michael Jackson II	Nephew		N/A
Paris Jackson	Niece	$100 Million	Model
La Toya Jackson	Sister	$4 million (2017)	R&B Singer
Rebbie Jackson	Sister	$2.5 Million	Pop Singer