Janet Jackson

Birth Name:

Janet Damita Jo Jackson

Birth Place:

Gary, Indiana, United States

Profession

Soundtrack, Actress, Writer, Producer

Has served as a global ambassador for the AIDS research foundation amfAR
In 1990, she became the first artist to produce seven Top-5 hits from one album with the release of "Rhythm Nation 1814․"
In 2017, she gave birth to son Eissa al Mana
Was the youngest of nine children, all of whom went on to enter the world of show business
She dreamed of becoming a race-horse jockey, but her father pushed her into a career in show business, and by the age of seven she was on stage on the Las Vegas Strip
Quote: "I was never pushed into the religion by my mother or anyone else․ I made up my own mind when I was old enough․ I am not a religious person, but I am spiritual․ But I don't believe in things like guilt․ I believe in a higher power․ I believe in inspiration․"
Well known for collaborating with music producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
In 1986, she and brother Michael Jackson became the first siblings to have No․ 1 songs as soloists
In 1995, her and Michael Jackson's music video for their song "Scream" became the most expensive music video in history at over $7 million
Is a mezzo-soprano with a three octave vocal range

1990Grammy - Best Music Video, Long Form:Winner
1994Oscar - Best Music, Original Song:Nominated
1994Golden Globe - Best Original Song - Motion Picture:Nominated
1994Image Award - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Motion Picture:Nominated
1994MTV Movie Award - Most Desirable Female:Winner
1994MTV Movie Award - Best Female Performance:Winner
1994Razzie Award - Worst Actress:Nominated
1994Razzie Award - Worst New Star:Winner
1995ASCAP Award - Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures:Winner
2001Most Performed Song from a FilmWinner
2001Black Reel - Best Song:Nominated
2001Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Song from a Movie (Internet Only):Nominated
2001Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Actress - Comedy:Nominated
2001Blimp Award - Favorite Movie Actress:Nominated
2008Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture:Winner
2011Black Reel - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
2011Image Award - Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture:Nominated

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