Her marriage to first husband James DeBarge was whirlwind and came with its fair share of problems, notably his personal struggles, which Janet says contributed to their divorce. *** Warning: Spoilers for Janet episodes 1-3 ***įrom the opening scene where Janet breaks down in tears at the mere sight of a mural of her five brothers etched on a wall in their hometown of Gary, Indiana, it’s clear this documentary – directed by Ben Hirsch – wouldn’t do a disservice to Janet’s legacy by providing a polished portrayal of one of the most successful and complicated artists in history.

So perhaps for the first time, Janet – the documentary – offers a genuine insight into how the superstar has really navigated life in the spotlight. I can't imagine how I'm going to feel after January 28.Įven with the almighty Super Bowl wardrobe malfunction controversy, it always felt as though Janet’s own voice was missing from the narrative and everyone else did the talking for her.

The trailer alone is enough to get any JanFam, like myself, up in their feelings. That's gonna be a section I wanna know more about. And the headline, 'Janet Jackson Had Secret Baby in the 80s.' A voice over says, 'it was a magic relationship if it didn't hurt so much.' She laughs when someone asks about her relationship with men. There is, what looks like, wedding footage from her first marriage to James DeBarge, plus footage of Rene.

Jackson (who jams to 'Throb' on his phone, saying it's the best song in the clubs), and more. Some celebrities interviewed are Janelle Monae, Missy Elliott, Rebbie, Tyler Perry, Whoopi Goldberg, Regina King, Mariah Carey, Paula Abdul, H.E.R., Q-Tip, Jermaine Dupri, Samuel L. When the filmmaker asked Janet why, for being so private all her life, she wanted to do this now, she said, 'it just something that needs to be done.' On January 28, in a two-night event, Lifetime and A&E Networks will air documentary by Janet Jackson.Īn extended trailer was just released, showing a lot of footage, including Janet and Jimmy Jam fussing in the studio (a friend and I think it's the RN period, given Janet's hair, Jimmy's hat, the quality of the camera footage, and Jimmy talking about following up a huge record, presumably Control), Randy telling Janet that Timberlake's people have been reaching out about doing the Super Bowl (and Janet's face!), Katherine Jackson saying she can't talk about Michael, and so much more.

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