“We're all driven to premieres or nightclubs and seen the rope separating those who can enter and those who can't. Well, there's also a velvet rope we have inside of us, keeping others from knowing our feelings.”

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.