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Janet Jackson: Biography

Janet Jackson

Birth Name: Janet Damita Jo Jackson
Birth Place: Gary, IN
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 05/16/1966, Taurus
Profession: Singer; songwriter; music producer; actor

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Janet Jackson Fast Facts:

As a child, she aspired to be a jockey.
Began performing in her family's Las Vegas revue at age 7, doing celebrity impressions such as Mae West and Cher.
In 1979, she starred in the short-lived ABC sitcom New Kind of Family opposite Rob Lowe.
Nicknamed "Dunk."
Only member of the Jackson family to be nominated for an Academy Award.
Mattel auctioned off a special Barbie made in her likeness in December 2010, and the proceeds were donated to the Los Angeles charity Project Angel Food.
Coauthored the self-help book True You: A Journey to Finding and Loving Yourself, which was released in February 2011.

Janet Jackson Relationships:
Jackie Johnson - Brother
James DeBarge - Ex-husband
Jermaine Dupri - Ex-significant Other
Jermaine Jackson - Brother
Joe Jackson - Father
Katherine Jackson - Mother
La Toya Jackson - Sister
Marlon Jackson - Brother
Michael Jackson - Brother
Randy Jackson - Brother
Rebbie Jackson - Sister
Rene Elizondo - Ex-husband
Tito Jackson - Brother
Wissam Al Mana - Significant Other
Janet Jackson Awards:
2001 Grammy: Best Dance Recording - Winner
1989 Grammy: Best Long Form Music Video - Winner
1994 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Nominee
1993 Grammy: Best R&B Song - Winner
1995 Grammy: Best Short Form Music Video - Winner
1997 Grammy: Best Short Form Music Video - Winner
1993 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Original Song) - Nominee

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