Janet Jackson Biography

Fast Facts

• 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 1995, her and Michael Jackson's music video for their song "Scream" became the most expensive music video in history at over $7 million
• In 1986, she and brother Michael Jackson became the first siblings to have No․ 1 songs as soloists
• Is a mezzo-soprano with a three octave vocal range