JANET JACKSON

Janet Jackson first gained fame for being part of the talented Jackson family, but she has since proved her own mettle in the industry. Initially, she appeared alongside her brothers in their variety series, The Jacksons. Later, she would land roles in other shows such as Good Times and Fame. In 1991, audiences saw her break away from the fold and strike out on her own—achieving much success. Her multi-million contract with Virgin Records was the first of its kind, firmly establishing her as one of the industry’s highest-paid artists.

The investment money they put into her debut was well worth every penny, though. Even today, she is seen as a pop culture icon and remains influential in music. That is despite the fact that she hasn’t released any new songs and focuses on being a mother. The singer is very much active, though. So fans might see something new from the artist one of these days.