Janet Jackson

Q: Has Janet Jackson won any major awards?

Yes, Janet Jackson has won numerous awards, including multiple Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, and an MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography.

Q: What was Janet Jackson's first film?

Janet Jackson's first film was 'Fame' in 1980, where she played the role of Cleo, a character that helped launch her acting career.

Q: What are Janet Jackson's most successful films?

Some of Janet Jackson's most successful films include 'Poetic Justice', 'The Nutty Professor', and 'For Colored Girls', where she showcased her acting talent alongside her music career.

Q: What is known about Janet Jackson's personal life?

Janet Jackson has been married three times and has one son, Eissa Al Mana. She is known for being private about her personal life, focusing more on her career and philanthropic efforts.

Q: What is Janet Jackson's estimated net worth?

Janet Jackson's estimated net worth is approximately $190 million, making her one of the wealthiest entertainers in the industry.

Q: What are some milestones in Janet Jackson's filmography?

Milestones in Janet Jackson's filmography include her breakthrough role in 'Poetic Justice' and her performances in films that blend music and acting, enhancing her status as a multi-talented artist.

Q: How has Janet Jackson influenced pop culture?

Janet Jackson has influenced pop culture through her innovative music videos, powerful performances, and her role in advocating for social issues, inspiring countless artists across genres.

Known for

Why Did I Get Married? (2007)

IMDb 5.9 / 10

2007 / Comedy, Drama / 113 min

The film is about the difficulty of maintaining a solid relationship in modern times. Eight married college friends plus one other non-friend (all of...

Name

Janet Jackson

Height

5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)

Born

16 May 1966, Gary, Indiana, USA

Spouses

Wissam Al Mana (2012–2017)

Children

1, Eissa Al Mana

Parents

Joseph Jackson, Katherine Jackson

Estimated Net Worth

$190 million

Year	Title	Character	Rating
2026	Movie Michael Jackson: A Life in Music The legendary journey of Michael Jackson, from his early days with the Jackson 5 to his breakthrough albums and live...	Self (archive footage)	Not rated
2025	Movie SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) An examination of the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone – the groundbreaking band led by the...	Unknown character	TMDB 6.9 / 10
2024	Movie Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams In the world of superstar fashion designers, Thom Browne stands apart with his theatrical runway shows, dramatic ready-to-wear creations, and...	self	Not rated
2024	Movie Janet Jackson: In Control Being the youngest of ten didn’t stop this Jackson sibling from embracing her own identity and an unquestioned talent that...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2023	Movie Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas This special explores the history of Black entertainers in Las Vegas and celebrating those who are now ruling the historic...	Self	TMDB 2.0 / 10
2022	Movie 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Microsoft...	Self - Presenter	TMDB 8.2 / 10
2022	TV Sherri Sherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears before a live audience with a daily...	Self - Guest	TMDB 2.6 / 10
2022	Movie Janet Jackson: Japanese Singles Collection - Greatest Hits Released on August 24, 2022, in Japan by Universal Music Group as a part of the Japanese Singles Collection album...	Unknown character	Not rated
2022	TV JANET JACKSON. The documentary takes viewers through Janet Jackson's life and career, contain never-before-seen footage, and feature home videos from the legendary...	Self	TMDB 7.8 / 10
2021	Movie Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson In 2004, a culture war was brewing when the Super Bowl halftime show audience saw a white man expose a...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2020	TV Unfiltered: Paris Jackson & Gabriel Glenn “Unfiltered: Paris Jackson and Gabriel Glenn” is a candid documentary series following Paris Jackson and Gabriel Glenn as they form...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2019	TV The Kelly Clarkson Show Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and...	Self	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2019	Movie Michael Jackson: Chase the Truth Taking an investigative look into the legal battles of the global superstar. Close friends, former staff and researchers paint an...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2019	Movie Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony The 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place on March 29 at the Barclays Center in...	Self	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2019	Movie The Minnesota Sound Emily Goldberg's first person journey through the Minneapolis music scene of the 80s. More	Self (archive footage)	Not rated
2019	TV Leaving Neverland Explores the experiences of James Safechuck and Wade Robson, who were both befriended and sexually abused by singer Michael Jackson,...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2014	TV The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in...	Self - Guest	TMDB 5.8 / 10
2013	TV Radio Disney Music Awards The Radio Disney Music Awards were an annual awards show operated and governed by Radio Disney, an American radio network....	Self	TMDB 9.6 / 10
2010	Movie For Colored Girls A film about existence from the perspective of 20 nameless black females. Each of the women portray one of the...	Jo / Red	TMDB 6.7 / 10
2010	Movie Why Did I Get Married Too? Four couples reunite for their annual vacation in order to socialize and to spend time analyzing their marriages. Their intimate...	Patricia	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2010	Movie Michael Jackson: The Inside Story - What Killed the King of Pop? Documentary that traces the last months of Michael Jackson's life, examines the circumstances that led to his untimely passing, and...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2009	TV Live from Studio Five Live from Studio Five was an early-evening British magazine programme which was produced by Sky News for Channel 5. It...	Self	TMDB 3.7 / 10
2009	Movie Michael Jackson's HIStory: The King of Pop 1958-2009 In this official documentary, we gain a unique insight into the man who was both recluse and brilliant global showman....	Unknown character	Not rated
2009	Movie Michael Jackson Memorial A live telecast of the public memorial service for the king of pop, Michael Jackson.	Self	TMDB 8.0 / 10
2009	Movie The Michael Jackson Story Micheal Jackson has led an incredible life, from his beginnings as a child star, to his rise as the King...	Self	TMDB 5.5 / 10
2007	Movie Why Did I Get Married? Eight married college friends plus one other non-friend (all of whom have achieved middle to upper class economic status) go...	Patricia	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2007	Movie Janet Jackson: Exposed Explore the life and music, along with the triumphs and trials, of Janet Jackson in this compelling documentary, which doesn't...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 9.5 / 10
2007	TV The Graham Norton Show Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The...	Self	TMDB 7.2 / 10
2005	TV The Tyra Banks Show The Tyra Banks Show, also known as and shortened to Tyra or The Tyra Show, is an American talk show...	Unknown character	TMDB 5.0 / 10
2004	Movie Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos The anthology contains music videos from her first four studio albums released on Virgin Records.	Self	TMDB 7.5 / 10
2004	TV On Air with Ryan Seacrest On Air with Ryan Seacrest is an American syndicated television talk show, which ran from January 12, 2004 through September...	Self	TMDB 9.5 / 10
2003	TV The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres.	Self	TMDB 5.5 / 10
2003	Movie Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies Michael Jackson shows you his home videos.	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 8.9 / 10
2003	TV Jimmy Kimmel Live! Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.	Self	TMDB 5.3 / 10
2002	Movie AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories A look at one hundred years of romance in American cinema.	Self	TMDB 7.7 / 10
2002	Movie Janet: Live in Hawaii Janet Jackson performs live at the Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii on the final date of her “All for You”...	Self	TMDB 6.6 / 10
2001	Movie The Concert for New York City The Concert for New York City (2001) captures the star-studded benefit held at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2001,...	Self	TMDB 5.1 / 10
2001	Movie MTV Icon: Janet Jackson Pop artist Janet Jackson was selected as MTV's inaugural Icon, in an event held in Los Angeles. The ceremony was...	Self	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2000	Movie Nutty Professor II: The Klumps The hilarity begins when professor Sherman Klump finds romance with fellow DNA specialist, Denise Gaines, and discovers a brilliant formula...	Denise	TMDB 5.0 / 10
1999	TV TV total TV total is a German late-night television comedy talk show. The set of TV total includes a floating interview stage...	Self	TMDB 6.2 / 10
1998	Movie Janet Jackson: The Velvet Rope Tour Janet Jackson performs live at New York City’s Madison Square Garden for the final stop of her “The Velvet Rope”...	Self	TMDB 7.8 / 10
1998	TV Will & Grace Will Truman and Grace Adler are best friends living in New York, and when Grace's engagement falls apart, she moves...	Janet Jackson	TMDB 6.9 / 10
1997	TV The View ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro...	Self	TMDB 4.4 / 10
1997	Movie HIStory on Film, Volume II HIStory on Film, Volume II is a collection of music videos by Michael Jackson released by Sony Music Video Enterprises...	Herself	Not rated
1996	TV E! True Hollywood Story E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows...	Unknown character	TMDB 8.2 / 10
1995	Movie Janet Jackson: Design of a Decade 1986/1996 A compilation of music videos from pop singer Janet Jackson.	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 7.7 / 10
1995	Movie Michael Jackson's Scream: HIStory in the Making An MTV News Special behind the scenes on the making of the Scream music video.	Self	TMDB 7.0 / 10
1994	TV MTV Europe Music Awards The MTV Europe Music Awards "(EMA)" were established in 1994 by MTV Networks Europe to celebrate the most popular music...	Self - Performer	TMDB 10.0 / 10
1994	Movie Janet Jackson: janet. This compilation includes music videos and behind the scenes footage from Janet Jacksons revolutionary "janet." era. Originally released on VHS...	Unknown character	Not rated
1993	Movie Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films Michael Jackson's Dangerous album once again rocketed the global superstar to mega-platinum success! "Dangerous - The Short Films" captures the...	Self (uncredited)	TMDB 8.2 / 10
1993	TV Late Night with Conan O'Brien Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition...	Self - Guest	TMDB 7.3 / 10
1993	Movie RapLine Between 1990 and 1993, at a time when rap was not yet on the radio in France, Olivier Cachin hosted...	Self	TMDB 10.0 / 10
1993	Movie Poetic Justice Still grieving after the murder of her boyfriend, hairdresser Justice writes poetry to deal with the pain of her loss....	Justice	TMDB 6.8 / 10
1993	TV GMTV GMTV is the name of the national Channel 3 breakfast television contractor/licensee, broadcasting in the United Kingdom from 1 January...	Self	TMDB 5.8 / 10
1992	TV The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.	Unknown character	TMDB 5.4 / 10
1990	Movie Janet Jackson: Rhythm Nation World Tour 1990 The Rhythm Nation World Tour 1990 was the first headlining concert tour by American recording artist Janet Jackson. It was...	Self	Not rated
1990	Movie Janet Jackson: The Rhythm Nation Compilation A collection of videos from Janet Jackson's "Rhythm Nation".	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 9.3 / 10
1989	TV MTV Rockumentary The 30-minute documentaries feature a series of interviews, archive footage, and music of the most influential rock bands and artists...	Unknown character	TMDB 7.0 / 10
1988	TV LIVE with Kelly and Mark A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus...	Unknown character	TMDB 5.6 / 10
1988	TV Smash Hits Poll Winners Party	Unknown character	Not rated
1987	TV Going Live! Going Live! was a Saturday morning magazine show, broadcast on BBC1 between 1987 and 1993. It was presented by Phillip...	Self	TMDB 8.0 / 10
1987	TV Sacrée soirée	Self	TMDB 5.7 / 10
1984	TV MTV Video Music Awards An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.	Self	TMDB 7.8 / 10
1984	TV MTV Video Music Awards An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.	Unknown character	TMDB 7.8 / 10
1982	TV Fame An American television series originally produced between 1982 and 1987. The show is based on the 1980 motion picture of...	Cleo Hewitt	TMDB 6.8 / 10
1981	TV Entertainment Tonight Daily tabloid television news show on entertainment and celebrity news with unprecedented access to Hollywood's biggest stars, exclusive behind-the-scenes looks...	Self	TMDB 4.3 / 10
1981	TV Wetten, dass..? A long-running German-language entertainment television show based on the format of the British show You Bet! and the American show...	Self	TMDB 5.4 / 10
1979	TV A New Kind of Family A New Kind of Family is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from September 1979 to January 1980. The...	Unknown character	TMDB 7.5 / 10
1978	TV Diff'rent Strokes The series stars Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges as Arnold and Willis Jackson, two African American boys from Harlem who...	Charlene DuPrey	TMDB 7.1 / 10
1978	Movie Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic The first and final annual “Rock ‘N Roll Sports Classic” which puts some of the world’s biggest music stars in...	Self	Not rated
1976	TV The Jacksons The Jacksons is an American variety show featuring the Jackson siblings. It was the first variety show where the entire...	Self	TMDB 9.2 / 10
1976	TV The Sonny and Cher Show Cher and Sonny Bono starred in this quintessentially '70's TV comedy/variety show. Sonny and Cher's hit songs featured prominently on...	Unknown character	TMDB 7.2 / 10
1975	TV Saturday Night Live A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary...	Self - Musical Guest	TMDB 6.9 / 10
1975	TV Saturday Night Live A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary...	Self - Host & Musical Guest	TMDB 6.9 / 10
1975	TV Cher A weekly hour-long program hosted by Cher, featuring music, comedy sketches, and a different female guest star each week, with...	Self	TMDB 7.0 / 10
1974	TV American Music Awards An annual American music awards show. Unlike the Grammys, which are awarded on the basis of votes by members of...	Self - Musical Guest	TMDB 8.2 / 10
1974	TV Good Times Good Times is an American sitcom that originally aired from February 8, 1974, until August 1, 1979, on the CBS...	Milicent 'Penny' Woods	TMDB 8.0 / 10
1971	TV The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour is an American variety show starring American pop-singer Cher and her husband, Sonny Bono....	Unknown character	TMDB 6.7 / 10
1970	TV The Flip Wilson Show The Flip Wilson Show is an hour long variety show that aired in the U.S. on NBC from September 17,...	Self	TMDB 4.7 / 10
1969	TV The Jim Nabors Hour The Jim Nabors Hour is an American variety television series hosted by Jim Nabors that aired on the CBS television...	Unknown character	TMDB 7.0 / 10
1959	TV The Grammys An awards show honoring the achievements of the members of the professional music recording industry. The members of the Recording...	Self	TMDB 8.6 / 10
1953	TV The Oscars An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy...	Self	TMDB 7.0 / 10
1952	TV Today Today is a daily American morning television show that airs on NBC. The program debuted on January 14, 1952. It...	Self	TMDB 5.7 / 10
TBA	Movie Michael Jackson: Scream A powerful cry of anger and rebellion against injustice, media lies, and the overwhelming pressure of the outside world.	Singer	TMDB 6.0 / 10
TBA	TV Family First The follow-up to last year's Janet Jackson will also look at her efforts to reunite the family band with her...	Self	Not rated

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2022	TV JANET JACKSON. The documentary takes viewers through Janet Jackson's life and career, contain never-before-seen footage, and feature home videos from the legendary...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 7.8 / 10
2010	Movie Why Did I Get Married Too? Four couples reunite for their annual vacation in order to socialize and to spend time analyzing their marriages. Their intimate...	Songs Sound	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2005	TV Dancing with the Stars The competition sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted...	Thanks Crew	TMDB 6.1 / 10
2004	Movie Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos The anthology contains music videos from her first four studio albums released on Virgin Records.	Musical Writing	TMDB 7.5 / 10
2000	Movie Nutty Professor II: The Klumps The hilarity begins when professor Sherman Klump finds romance with fellow DNA specialist, Denise Gaines, and discovers a brilliant formula...	Songs Sound	TMDB 5.0 / 10
1998	Movie Janet Jackson: The Velvet Rope Tour Janet Jackson performs live at New York City’s Madison Square Garden for the final stop of her “The Velvet Rope”...	Creator Crew	TMDB 7.8 / 10
1998	Movie Janet Jackson: The Velvet Rope Tour Janet Jackson performs live at New York City’s Madison Square Garden for the final stop of her “The Velvet Rope”...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 7.8 / 10
1993	Movie Poetic Justice Still grieving after the murder of her boyfriend, hairdresser Justice writes poetry to deal with the pain of her loss....	Original Music Composer Sound	TMDB 6.8 / 10
1993	Movie Poetic Justice Still grieving after the murder of her boyfriend, hairdresser Justice writes poetry to deal with the pain of her loss....	Songs Sound	TMDB 6.8 / 10
1992	Movie Malcolm X A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his...	Thanks Crew	TMDB 7.6 / 10

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

2025 / TMDB 6.9

Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams

2024

Janet Jackson: In Control

2024 / TMDB 6.0

Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas

2023 / TMDB 2.0

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2022 / TMDB 8.2

Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson

2021 / TMDB 6.8

See All

The best comedy movies to watch online with a free streaming trial

Here are some of the best comedy movies you can watch online using free streaming trials. From Groundhog Day to Airplanes, there's no shortage of hysterics!

Got a question about Janet Jackson?

What are some of Janet Jackson's career highlights?

Janet Jackson's career highlights include her successful albums like 'Control' and 'Rhythm Nation', her memorable performances at the Super Bowl, and her roles in films such as 'Poetic Justice' and 'The Nutty Professor'.

Has Janet Jackson won any major awards?

What was Janet Jackson's first film?

What are Janet Jackson's most successful films?

What is known about Janet Jackson's personal life?

What is Janet Jackson's estimated net worth?

What are some milestones in Janet Jackson's filmography?

How has Janet Jackson influenced pop culture?

Known for

Why Did I Get Married? (2007)

Personal details

Credits

Latest Release