Janet Jackson: See Then & Now Photos of the Iconic Pop Star

Janet Jackson: See Then & Now Photos of the Iconic Pop Star

Janet Jackson is a true icon. Celebrate her birthday with a look at photos from her early days to now.

Janet Jackson's Beauty Evolution

By India Espy-Jones ·Updated May 15, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Janet Jackson could teach a lesson on range if she wanted to. Throughout her music career, the Indiana-born entertainer has proven her expertise with a versatile portfolio of music: from the electric sounds on Control—her 1986 album that reminded everyone she’s all grown up—to the sultry vocals and, as Apple Music eloquently put it, “sex-positive” lyrics on janet.…

Our Favorite Janet Jackson Looks of All Time

It's Janet Jackson's 60th birthday, so we're looking back at some of her best looks of all time. Read more...