| 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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| 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 |
Other
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| Ethnicity |
Multiracial
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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 |
her sonically innovative, socially conscious, and sexually provocative records such as her hit singles like "Nasty," "Love Will Never Do (Without You)," "That's the Way Love Goes," "Together Again," and "All for You," as well as her elaborate stage shows, and for her roles as Millicent "Penny" Gordon Woods in the CBS sitcom Good Times, Charlene Duprey in the NBC/ABC sitcom Diff'rent Strokes, Cleo Hewitt in the NBC/syndicated musical drama series Fame, Justice in the 1993 romantic drama film Poetic Justice, Professor Denise Gaines in the 2000 science fiction comedy film Nutty Professor: II: The Klumps, Dr. Patricia Agnew in the 2007 comedy-drama film Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married? and its 2010 sequel film Why Did I Get Married Too?, and Joanna in the 2010 drama film For Colored Girls
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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, 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. An influential figure in popular culture, she is known for her innovative works that incorporate socially conscious and sexually provocative themes, as well as her elaborate stage shows. Her sound and choreography became a catalyst in the growth of MTV, breaking American gender and racial barriers and enabling her rise to prominence. Lyrical content that concerned social issues and deeply felt experiences contributed to the appeal of Jackson's work to the youth audience.
