Birthdate: |
May 16, 1966 |
Birthplace: |
Gary, Indiana |
Occupations: |
Actor, Musician |
Claim to Fame: The album Control, which sold over eight million copies and produced five hit singles
Significant Other(s):
Husband: Rene Elizondo, choreographer; born 1963; started dating 1985; secretley married in 1991; divorced 2000
Husband: James DeBarge, singer; eloped 1984 when Jackson was 18; lived at the Jacksons's Encino ranch for several months before she had the marriage annulled
Family:
Father: Joseph Walter Jackson
Mother: Katherine Esther Jackson (née Scruse)
Brother: Jermaine, singer; born December 11, 1954; former member of the Jackson Five
Sister: LaToya; born 1956; married manager Jack Gordon September 1989
Brother: Michael, singer, songwriter; born August 29, 1958; former member of the Jackson Five
Brother: Stephen Randell; born 1961; former member of the Jackson Five; sentenced to two years' probation for beating his wife, Eliza Shaffy Jackson, and their 14-month old daughter, Steveanna November 1991
Brother: Jackie; former member of the Jackson Five
Brother: Tito; former member of the Jackson Five
Brother: Marlon; former member of the Jackson Five
Sister: Maureen (aka Rebbie)
Awards:
1993: Grammy: Best Rhythm and Blues Song, "That's the Way Love Goes"; award shared with Terry Lewis and James Harris III
1993: MTV Movie Award: Best Female Performance, Poetic Justice
1993: MTV Movie: Most Desirable Female, Poetic Justice
1995: MTV Video Music: Dance Video, "Scream"; award shared with brother Michael
1996: Grammy: Music Video, Short Form, "Scream"; award shared with Michael Jackson
1998: Grammy: Music Video, Short Form, "Got 'Till It's Gone"; award shared with director Mark Romanek
Factoids:
Jackson signed an $80 million deal with Virgin Records, making her the music industry's highest paid performer.