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50 things about music icon Janet Jackson.
1. Was raised in the Jehovah's Witness faith.
2. Her mother was baptized as a Jehovah's Witness in 1963.
3. Was hired her to play Penny, a regular on the TV comedy series Good Times.
4. Got engaged to Qatari billionaire Wissam Al Mana in December 2012.
5. The couple married during a quiet and private ceremony.
6. Previously Jackson was briefly married to James DeBarge, a musician in the group DeBarge.
7. Jackson's family disapproved of DeBarge, and the marriage annulated.
8. First appeared on stage in April 1974, singing and doing impressions alongside her brother Randy.
9. Ranked as one of the best-selling artists in the history of contemporary music.
10. Grew up in the affluence of a show business family.
11. Is younger sister of Michael Jackson.
12. One of the best-selling artists in contemporary history.
13. Is the youngest child of the Jackson family of musicians.
14. Best known for the hit singles "Nasty", "Rhythm Nation", "That's the Way Love Goes," "Together Again" and "All for You."
15. Her father is Joseph Walter Jackson, mother Katherine Jackson.
16. Appeared on The Jacksons, a summer replacement television show in 1976.
17. Released her debut album Janet Jackson, in 1982 with the guidance of her brother Michael Jackson.
18. Janet's contract with Virgin Records, signed in March 1991, was at the time the largest recording contract in history, at $32 million.
19. With Jackson's song "When I Think of You", she and her brother, Michael became the first siblings in the rock era to have No.1 songs as soloists.
20. She was paid $3 million for Nutty Professor II: The Klumps.
21. As actress she starred for the first time in the drama Poetic Justice directed by John Singleton.
22. Jackson produced a song with brother Michael called "Scream." The music video cost $7 million to produce, making it the most expensive video ever made.
23. It was revealed that she has been secretly married to her manager and longtime boyfriend, Rene Elizondo, for eight years.
24. Jackson announced their separation in 1999.
25. Her favorite singers are Ella Fitzgerald and Marvin Gaye.
26. Jackson is the No. 2 most successful artist on the Billboard Dance/Club Play Chart. She is right after Madonna.
27. Janet Jackson rejected a role in The Matrix to go on a concert tour.
28. Rhythm Nation 1814 World Tour was the first headlining worldwide tour by American recording artist Janet Jackson.
29. The tour remains the most successful debut tour by any recording artist.
30. Nickname "Dunk" was given to her by her brother Michael. The nickname was inspred by her sturdy body, which her brother Michael claimed remsembled a donkey.
31. As child Janet wanted to work at a McDonald's drive-thru window.
32. Her middle name is Damita Jo.
33. Has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 25 years.
34. Was chosen by the National Football League and MTV to perform at the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show in February 2004.
35. While performing with Justin Timberlake at the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show the accident happened during which her right breast was exposed.
36. Following the incident, CBS permitted Timberlake to appear at the 46th Grammy Awards ceremony but did not allow Jackson to attend, forcing her to withdraw after being scheduled as a presenter.
37. The controversy halted plans for Jackson to star in the biographical film of singer and activist Lena Horne, which was to be produced by American Broadcasting Company. Although Horne was reportedly displeased by the incident, Jackson's representatives stated she withdrew from the project willingly.
38. She was paid an extra $1 million for the song "Doesn't Really Matter" for the NP2 soundtrack.
39. She is aunt of Jermaine Jackson II,Valencia Jackson, Brittany Jackson, Marlon Jackson Jr., Prince Michael, Prince Michael II and Paris Jackson.
40. A Mickey Mouse statue wearing Jackson's iconic "Rhythm Nation" outfit was mantled at Walt Disney World theme park the previous year to honor Jackson's legacy, but was removed following Jackson's controversial performance.
41. Jackson's eighth studio album Damita Jo was titled after Jackson's middle name.
42. For the album's promotion, Jackson appeared as a host on Saturday Night Live, performing two songs, and was also a guest star on sitcom Will & Grace, portraying herself.
43. Received several career accolades upon the album's release, including the "Legend Award" at the Radio Music Awards, "Inspiration Award" from the Japan Video Music Awards, "Lifetime Achievement Award" at the Soul Train Music Awards, and a Teen Choice Awards nomination for "Favorite Female."
44. Janet has 4 dogs: a Rottweiler, a Boxer, a miniature Schnauzer, and an Australian shepherd-cross.
45. Wanted to go back school to study law.
46. In November 2004, Jackson was honored as a role model by 100 Black Men of America, Inc., presented with the organization's Artistic Achievement Award saluting "a career that has gone from success to greater success'."
47. Has a soprano vocal range.
48. Has been recognized for playing a pivotal role in crossing racial boundaries in the recording industry, where black artists were once considered to be substandard.
49. She is the only woman singer in the history of Rock & Roll to score 5 back to back #1 studio albums on the Billboard Album's chart.
50. Had endorsements with PepsiCo, American Airlines and Revlon.
