“I was very independent growing up, but there were things that were bothering me that I never told anybody. I would talk to our animals at home.”

American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer

Janet Jackson is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. She became a major figure in popular culture, especially in the late 20th century, and is known for work that blends socially conscious ideas with sexually charged themes, along with elaborate stage performances. Her music and choreography helped expand MTV’s reach and broke through American gender and racial barriers as her career rose. Much of her appeal also came from lyrics that addressed social issues and personal experience, which connected strongly with younger audiences.