First Name |
Janet
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Middle Name |
Damita Jo
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Last Name |
Jackson
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Full Name at Birth |
Janet Damita Jo Jackson
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Alternative Name |
Miss Jackson, Dunk, JJ, J, Jojo, Queen of Radio, Janet Jackson, Janet Damita Jo Jackson
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Age |
56 years
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Birthday |
16th May, 1966
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Birthplace |
Gary, Indiana, USA
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Height |
5' 4" (163 cm)
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Weight |
128lbs (58 kg)
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Build |
Average
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Eye Color |
Black
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Hair Color |
Black
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Distinctive Feature |
Smile, Abs, High cheekbones
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Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Religion |
Muslim
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Ethnicity |
Black
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Nationality |
American
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High School |
Montclair Prep, Van Nuys, California, USA
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Occupation Text |
Singer-songwriter, dancer, actress, record producer, film producer, author
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Occupation |
Singer
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Claim to Fame |
hit singles like "Nasty," "Love Will Never Do (Without You)," "That's the Way Love Goes," "Together Again" and "All for You"
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Music Genre (Text) |
Pop, R&B, Dance, Hip Hop, New Jack Swing, Funk, Rock, Hip-Hop, Soul
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Music Genre |
Pop, R&B
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Year(s) Active |
1973–present, 1974–present
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Music Style |
Dance-Pop, Pop/Rock, Urban, Adult Contemporary, Club/Dance, Electronic, Pop, Contemporary R&B, Contemporary Pop/Rock
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Music Mood |
Party/Celebratory, Stylish, Sensual, Confident, Theatrical, Cheerful, Poignant, Refined/Mannered, Playful, Sexy, Earnest, Sophisticated, Sexual, Visceral, Fun, Reflective, Energetic, Self-Conscious
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Instrument |
Vocals
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Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Keyboards, Keyboard
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Record Label |
A&M, Virgin, Island, Rhythm Nation, BMG, Cinq, JDJ Entertainment
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Associated Acts |
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Missy Elliott, Jermaine Dupri
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Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, Sunshine, Sachs & Associates, LLC, Simon & Schuster
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Brand Endorsement |
TV commercial: Pepsi-Cola, (2011) TV commercial for Nutrisystem's "Success" program., (2012) Print ads for Nutrisystem's Success Weight Loss program.
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Bust (inches) |
35
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Cup Size |
C
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Waist (inches) |
24
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Hips (inches) |
36
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Clothes Size |
6
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Shoe Size |
8
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Official Websites |
www.janetjackson.com, twitter.com/JanetJackson, www.facebook.com/JanetJackson, http://janetjackson.com
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Father |
Joseph Walter Jackson
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Mother |
Katherine Esther
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Brother |
Michael Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Tito Jackson, Randy Jackson, Brandon Jackson (born – March 12, 1957, Marlon’s twin, died at birth)
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Sister |
Latoya Jackson, Rebbie Jackson, Joh’Vonnie Jackson (half-sister)
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Associated People |
Michael Jackson, Jermaine Dupri
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Pets |
Puffy [1993]
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Favorite People |
Ella Fitzgerald, Marvin Gaye
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Favorite Colors |
Black
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Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. She is noted for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows. Her sound and choreography became a catalyst in the growth of MTV, enabling her to rise to prominence while breaking gender and racial barriers in the process. Lyrical content which focused on social issues set her reputation as a role model for youth.