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20 Reasons Why Janet Jackson Is An Icon

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Born May 16, 1966 in Gary, Indiana, Janet Jackson is the youngest child of America's most famous musical family, The Jacksons. She began her career at the age of seven performing in Las Vegas, and she was featured in The Jacksons 1976-1977 CBS-TV variety series. Janet was a very talented young actress, appearing in the television series Good Times, Diif'rent Strokes, and Fame.

After releasing two albums while she was a teenager, Jackson achieved musical stardom at the age of 20 with her multi-platinum third album, Control. which she produced with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis from the group, The Time. She is one of the ten most successful artists in recording history, selling over 140 million albums. Her numerous honors include a record 33 Billboard Music Awards, twelve American Music Awards, nine MTV Video Music Awards, five Grammys, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Janet has also starred in four movies: Poetic Justice with Tupac Shakur, Nutty Professor II: The Klumps with Eddie Murphy, and three Tyler Perry films, Why Did I Get Married?, Why Did I Get Married Too? (both co-starring Jill Scott), and For Colored Girls (co-starring Macy Gray).

Here are "20 Reasons Why Janet Jackson Is An Icon."

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Janet Jackson at the 39th NAACP Image Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on February 14, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Jason Merritt/FilmMagic

1.  February 14, 2008 - NAACP Image Award

On February 14, 2008, Janet Jackson won Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for Why Get I Get Married? at the 39th NAACP Image Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

 
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Janet Jackson receives the Quincy Jones Award at the 18th Annual Soul Train Music Awards. Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)

2.  March 20, 2004 - Soul Train Quincy Jones Award for Career Achievement

Janet Jackson received the Quincy Jones Award for Outstanding Career Achievement on March 20, 2004 at the 18th Annual Soul Train Music Awards held at the International Cultural Center Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

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anet Jackson holds her Entertainer of the Year Award which was presented to her at the 15th Annual Essence Awards May 31, 2002 in Los Angeles, CA. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

3.  May 31, 2002 - Essence Entertainer of the Year

On May 31, 2002, Janet Jackson was named Entertainer of the Year  at the 15th Annual Essence Awards presented at the Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles, California.

 
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Janet Jackson accepts the Artist Achievement Award at the 2001 Billboard Awards at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. M. Caulfield/WireImage

4.  December 4, 2001 - Billboard Award

Janet Jackson received the Artistic Achievement Award on December 4, 2001 at the Billboard Music Awards presented at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Janet Jackson performing on the 'mtv ICON: Janet Jackson' show taping at Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles, CA., March 10, 2001. FrankMicelotta/ImageDirect

5.  March 10, 2001 - MTV Icon

On March 10, 2001, Janet Jackson was honored with the first MTV Icon Award at Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles, California.

MTV president Van Toffler said, "With MTV turning 20 this year, it is both the perfect time for us to honor an artist who has influenced the music industry and pop culture with our inaugural MTV Icon tribute." He continued, "Janet has and continues to change and inspire new music trends worldwide. We're excited to launch this new music performance event with an artist who has such talent, style and staying power."
 

 
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Janet Jackson with the Award of Merit at the 2001 American Music Awards. Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage

6.  January 8, 2001 - American Music Award of Merit

Janet Jackson received the Award of Merit at the 2001 American Music Awards presented on January 8, 2001 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

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Janet Jackson at The 3rd Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards at Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, California,. SGranitz/WireImage

7.  September 5, 1997 - Soul Train Lena Horne Award for Career Achievement

On September 5, 1997, Janet Jackson was honored with the Lena Horne Award for Outstanding Career Achievement during the 3rd Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards presented at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, California.

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Janet Jackson and Michael Jackson. Barry King/WireImage

8.  February 28, 1996 - Grammy Award with Michael Jackson

Janet Jackson and brother Michael Jackson won Best Music Video for "Scream" at the 38th Annual Grammy Awards presented on February 28, 1996 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

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Janet Jackson at the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards. KMazur/WireImage

9.  September 7, 1995 - Three MTV Video Music Awards with Michael Jackson

Janet and Michael Jackson received three trophies at the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards presented on September 7, 1995 at Radio City Music Hall in New York. They won Best Dance Video, Best Choreography in a Video, and Best Art Direction in a Video for "Scream."

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John Singleton and Janet Jackson at the 'Poetic Justice' premiere on July 21, 1995 in Los Angeles, California. Barry King/WireImage

10.  March 21, 1994 - Academy Awards performance

Janet Jackson performed "Again" from Poetic Justice at the 66th annual Academy Awards on March 21, 1994 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. She received an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe nomination for the song. She co-starred in Poetic Justice which was directed by John Singleton and co-starred Tupac Shakur.

 

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Janet Jackson. Kevin Mazur/WireImage

11.  May 18, 1993 - 'janet' album released

Janet Jackson's fifth album janet was released on May 18, 1993. it sold over 20 million copies worldwide and featured six Top Ten hits including the number one singles "That's The Way Love Goes" and "Again."

janet is listed by the National Association of Recording Merchandisers and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of the 200 Definitive Albums of All Time.

 
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Janet Jackson. Kevin Mazur/WireImage

12.  March 10, 1992 - Sammy Davis Jr. Award for Entertainer of the Year

Janet Jackson was honored with the Sammy Davis Jr. Award for Entertainer of the Year at the Soul Train Music Awards presented on March 10, 1992 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

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Janet Jackson. Rob Verhorst/Redferns

13.  January 28, 1991 - Three American Music Awards

On January 28, 1991, Janet Jackson received three trophies at the 18th Annual American Music Awards presented at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. She won Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist, Favorite Soul/RandB Female Artist, and Favorite Dance Artist.

 
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Janet Jackson at the 2001 Billboard Music Awards. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

14.  November 26, 1990 - Eight Billboard Music Awards

Janet Jackson swept the 1990 Billboard Music Awards on November 26, 1990 at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. She won eight awards, including Best Pop Album and Best RandB Album for  Rhythm Nation 1814.

She said on stage, "When I started this project two years ago, the idea was to mix social consciousness with dance music. My dream was to affect people in a positive way." She added, "The most rewarding thing for me was to actually meet kids who had dropped out of school, had been hooked on drugs, or had even tried to take their own lives, but were inspired to change through Rhythm Nation.

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Janet Jackson and Michael Jackson at the American Music Awards on February 18, 1975. 15 years later, She received the Michael Jackson MTV Video Vanguard Award. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

15.  September 6, 1990 - MTV Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award

On September 6, 1990, Janet Jackson received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards presented at the Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles, California. She was also honored for Best Choreography for Rhythm Nation.

 
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Janet Jackson. Phil Dent/Redferns

16.  April 20, 1990 - Hollywood Walk of Fame

Janet Jackson was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on April 20, 1990.

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Janet Jackson. Kevin Mazur/WireImage

17.  September 19, 1989 - 'Rhythm Nation 1814' album released

On September 19, 1989, Janet Jackson released her fourth album, Rhythm Nation 1814. It was the best selling album of 1990 and has sold nearly 20 million copies worldwide. Jackson received nine Grammy Award nominations and became the first female artist to be nominated for Producer of the Year. She won Best Long For Music Video for the title song.

The album included four number one singles: Miss You Much," "Black Cat," "Escapade," and "Love Will Never Do (Without You)."

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Janet Jackson. KMazur/WireImage

18.  February 4, 1986 - 'Control' album released

Janet Jackson released her third album Control on February 4, 1986. it was her first number one album on the Billboard 200, and five singles  peaked in the top five of the Hot 100 chart: "What Have You Done for Me Lately", "Nasty", "When I Think of You", "Let's Wait Awhile", and the title song. The album began her collaboration with producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and it has sold over 14 million copies worldwide.

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Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

19.  1977- 1986 - 'Good Times', 'Diff'rent Strokes' and 'Fame'

Janet Jackson was a successful television actress in the 1970s and 1980s before launching her recording career. In 1977, at the age of nine, she joined the cast of Good Times  and remained in the series for three seasons. She also appeared in Diff'rent Strokes from 1980-1984,  and was featured in the television version of Fame from 1984-1985.

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The Jackson family film their TV series at Burbank Studios in Burbank, California. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

20.  1976 1977- Performing in 'The Jacksons' TV series

In 1976 and 1977, Janet Jackson performed in The Jacksons TV variety series on CBS. She joined her brothers Michael, Marlon, Jackie, Tito, and Randy, and her sisters La Toya and Rebbie in the show. (Jermaine Jackson did not appear in the series)

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