Where is Janet Jackson Now? Check Her Age, Siblings, Husband, Net Worth and more

Where is Janet Jackson Now?

Janet Jackson is currently gearing up for a new concert residency in Las Vegas. Starting December 30, 2024, she will perform a series of shows at Resorts World Las Vegas. This new residency, titled Janet Jackson: Las Vegas, will feature 10 performances and is set to kick off around the holiday season.

She is also dedicated to raising her son, Eissa, and continues to release music and engage with her fans. She continues to engage with her fans through social media and occasional performances.

Janet is excited about this opportunity and is looking forward to connecting with her fans in a dynamic new setting. This residency follows her previous one, Metamorphosis, at Park MGM in 2019. She recently wrapped up her Together Again Tour, which had 35 shows.

Who is Janet Jackson?

Janet Jackson is a famous American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. She is known for her groundbreaking music and dynamic stage performances. Janet's work often addresses social issues and personal experiences, making her a role model for many young people.

She has sold over 100 million records and has a wide range of hit songs, including "Nasty," "Rhythm Nation," "That's the Way Love Goes," "Together Again," and "All for You." Janet holds the record for having the most consecutive top-ten hits on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart by a female artist, with 18 hits. She is also the only artist to have seven singles from one album, Rhythm Nation 1814, reach the top five.

Janet's achievements include five Grammy Awards, eleven Billboard Music Awards, eleven American Music Awards, and an Academy Award nomination. She also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and holds eight Guinness World Records. In 2019, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Janet Jackson Parents

Janet Jackson's parents are Katherine Esther Jackson and Joseph Walter "Joe" Jackson. Katherine played the clarinet and piano and had dreams of becoming a country-and-western performer. She worked part-time at Sears to help support the family.

Joe Jackson, Janet's father, was a former boxer and worked as a crane operator at U.S. Steel. He also played guitar with a local rhythm and blues band called the Falcons to bring in extra income. Janet's great-great-grandfather, July "Jack" Gale, was a US Army scout and, according to family stories, might have been a Native American medicine man.

Janet's father Joe Jackson passed away in 2018. Her mother Katherine Jackson is 94 years old as of 2024. 

Janet Jackson Siblings

Janet Jackson is the youngest of ten children in the Jackson family. She has two sisters and six brothers and unfortunately one of her brothers, Marlon's twin Brandon, died shortly after birth. Here’s a brief look at her siblings:

Rebbie Jackson

Rebbie Jackson was born on May 29, 1950. She started her music career in 1974, performing with her siblings in Las Vegas. She also appeared on their variety show, The Jacksons. Despite her father's initial objections, Rebbie married her childhood sweetheart, Nathaniel Brown, in 1968. They had three children together before Nathaniel passed away in 2013.

Jackie Jackson

 Jackie Jackson was born on May 4, 1951. He was a founding member of The Jackson 5 and has since focused on running various record labels. Jackie has been married three times and has four children.

Tito Jackson

Tito Jackson was born on October 15, 1953 and died on 15 September 2024. Known for his guitar work in The Jackson 5, Tito began his solo career in 2003. He was married to Delores "Dee Dee" Martes, with whom he had three sons. Dee Dee passed away in 1994, and her death was later ruled a murder.

Jermaine Jackson

Jermaine Jackson was born on December 11, 1954. He was a member of The Jackson 5 and later pursued a solo career at Motown. Jermaine has been married three times and has seven children.

La Toya Jackson 

La Toya Jackson was born on May 29, 1956. She pursued a career in music, reality television, and modeling, including work with Playboy. La Toya had a difficult relationship with her family and was previously married to an abusive husband.

Marlon Jackson

Marlon Jackson was born on March 12, 1957. He was part of The Jackson 5 and later pursued a solo music career and real estate. Marlon runs the Study Peace Foundation and has three children with his wife, Carol Ann Parker.

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson was born on August 29, 1958, and passed away on June 29, 2009. Michael was a global pop icon and a key member of The Jackson 5. He had three children: Prince, Paris, and Bigi.

Randy Jackson 

Randy Jackson was born on October 29, 1961. Although he was too young to be part of The Jackson 5, he joined The Jacksons later. Randy is a partner at Janet's record label, Rhythm Nation Records. He has had a tumultuous personal life with legal issues and multiple relationships.

Janet Jackson Husband

Janet Jackson married three times but unfortunately, all marriages ended in divorce.

James DeBarge

Janet Jackson secretly married singer James DeBarge in September 1984 when she was 18 years old. Their marriage was short-lived, and it was ended in November 1985.

René Elizondo Jr.

Janet began dating René Elizondo Jr., a dancer, songwriter, and director, in 1986. They married secretly in March 1991. Their marriage was kept private until their divorce became public. Elizondo filed a lawsuit against Jackson, seeking a settlement estimated between $10–25 million. The divorce was finalized in October 2003.

Wissam Al Mana

Janet was introduced to Qatari businessman Wissam Al Mana in October 2006, and they began dating in 2010. The couple became engaged and married privately in 2012. In April 2017, it was reported that they had separated and were pursuing a divorce, which Janet publicly confirmed the following month.

Janet Jackson Son

Janet Jackson's son, Eissa, was born on January 3, 2017, when Janet was 50 years old. She had Eissa with her then-husband, Wissam Al Mana. Shortly after Eissa's birth, Janet and Wissam separated after five years of marriage.

Since becoming a mother, Janet has focused a lot on her son and has described motherhood as "the most beautiful thing." She often shares how Eissa inspires her and gives her extra energy. While she keeps Eissa mostly private and rarely posts pictures of him on social media, she has shared that being his mom is a wonderful experience. In a July 2024 interview, Janet expressed her love for every moment she spends with Eissa.

Janet Jackson Career

Janet Jackson, the youngest of the Jackson family, began her career on television, appearing in shows like Good Times and Diff'rent Strokes. She became a pop star with her albums Control (1986) and Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989), thanks to her collaborations with producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.

In 1991, she signed a major contract with Virgin Records, becoming one of the highest-paid artists. She also starred in the film Poetic Justice (1993). Her albums Janet (1993) and The Velvet Rope (1997) showcased her as a sex symbol. By the late 1990s, she was one of the top artists of the decade, and in 2001, she was honored with an MTV Icon special.

After the 2004 Super Bowl controversy, Janet Jackson faced industry blacklisting and reduced radio play and sales. She left Virgin Records and released her album Discipline (2008) with Island Records. In 2015, she started her own record label, Rhythm Nation, with BMG Rights Management and released Unbreakable. Since then, she has continued to make music independently.

Janet Jackson has sold over 100 million records, making her one of the best-selling music artists in the world. She has hit singles like "Nasty," "Rhythm Nation," and "That's the Way Love Goes." She holds the record for the most consecutive top-ten hits by a female artist on the Billboard Hot 100, with 18.

Her album Rhythm Nation 1814 had seven singles in the top five. Billboard ranked her seventh among the all-time top artists and fifth among the top R&B/Hip-Hop artists of the past 25 years. In 2016, she was named the second most successful dance club artist after Madonna. She has won five Grammy Awards, eleven Billboard Music Awards, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019.

Janet Jackson Net Worth

Janet Jackson Net Worth is $180 million. Her income primarily comes from her music career, including album sales, tours, and residencies. She also earns from endorsements, acting roles, and various business ventures. Additionally, she benefits from royalties and licensing deals.

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