Janet Jackson is a true icon. Celebrate her birthday with a look at photos from her early days to now.
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Janet Jackson: See Then & Now Photos Of Iconic Pop Star
![Janet Jackson: See Then & Now Photos Of Iconic Pop Star](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/janet-jackson-then-and-now-ss-2.jpg?w=680)
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Young Janet Jackson
![Young Janet Jackson](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/janet-jackson-then-and-now-ss-3.jpg?w=680)
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Janet Jackson At The Diamond Pop Awards
![Janet Jackson At The Diamond Pop Awards](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/janet-jackson-then-and-now-ss-4.jpg?w=680)
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Janet Jackson Gets Her Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
![Janet Jackson Gets Her Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/janet-jackson-then-and-now-ss-5.jpg?w=680)
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Janet Jackson In 1993
![Janet Jackson In 1993](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/janet-jackson-then-and-now-ss-6.jpg?w=680)
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Janet Jackson At Hugo Boss
![Janet Jackson At Hugo Boss](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/janet-jackson-then-and-now-ss-7.jpg?w=680)
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Janet Jackson At The AMAs
![Janet Jackson At The AMAs](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/janet-jackson-then-and-now-ss-8.jpg?w=680)
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Janet Jackson On Tour
![Janet Jackson On Tour](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/janet-jackson-then-and-now-ss-9.jpg?w=680)
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Janet Jackson On GMA
![Janet Jackson On GMA](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/janet-jackson-then-and-now-ss-10.jpg?w=680)
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Janet Jackson At Vanity Fair’s 2005 Oscar Party
![Janet Jackson At Vanity Fair’s 2005 Oscar Party](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/janet-jackson-then-and-now-ss-11.jpg?w=680)
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Janet Jackson At The Premiere Of ‘Why Did I Get Married?’
![Janet Jackson At The Premiere Of ‘Why Did I Get Married?’](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/janet-jackson-then-and-now-ss-12.jpg?w=680)
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Janet Jackson At The 2009 BET Awards
![Janet Jackson At The 2009 BET Awards](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/janet-jackson-then-and-now-ss-13.jpg?w=680)
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Janet Jackson In 2011
![Janet Jackson In 2011](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/janet-jackson-then-and-now-ss-14.jpg?w=680)
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Janet Jackson In 2012
![Janet Jackson In 2012](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/janet-jackson-then-and-now-ss-15.jpg?w=680)
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Janet Jackson In 2013
![Janet Jackson In 2013](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/janet-jackson-then-and-now-ss-16.jpg?w=680)
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Janet Jackson Accepts The Ultimate Icon Award At The 2015 BET Awards
![Janet Jackson Accepts The Ultimate Icon Award At The 2015 BET Awards](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/janet-jackson-then-and-now-ss-17.jpg?w=680)
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Janet Jackson In Dubai
![Janet Jackson In Dubai](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/janet-jackson-then-and-now-ss-18.jpg?w=680)
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Janet Jackson At The ‘State of the World’ After Party
![Janet Jackson At The ‘State of the World’ After Party](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/janet-jackson-then-and-now-ss-19.jpg?w=680)
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Janet Jackson At Her Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
![Janet Jackson At Her Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/janet-jackson-then-and-now-ss-20.jpg?w=680)
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Janet Jackson At The Great Gatsby Gala
![Janet Jackson At The Great Gatsby Gala](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/janet-jackson-then-and-now-ss-21.jpg?w=680)
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Janet Jackson Celebrates The Kentucky Derby
![Janet Jackson Celebrates The Kentucky Derby](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/janet-jackson-kentucky-derby.jpg?w=680)
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Fashion Christian Siriano, New York, United States – 08 Sep 2022
![Fashion Christian Siriano, New York, United States – 08 Sep 2022](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/janet-jackson-fall-2022-nyfw-03.jpg?w=680)