Janet Jackson is one of the biggest pop stars the world has ever known. She was a total trailblazer in the music industry, fusing pop, R&B and hip-hop. When it came to her choreography, she was equally innovative and to this day continues to influence young artists. Since she is such an icon, here are 10 things you didn’t know about Janet Jackson:
10. Jehovah’s Witness
The actress turned singer was raised as a Jehovah’s Witness, but she didn’t take it that seriously. “I believe in God. I feel that spiritual connection. But, most of the time, I didn’t pay attention in the Kingdom Hall. I was asleep. I know that’s awful. I was so tired, so busy, so knocked out, I’d fall asleep. My mother would hit me on my thigh to wake me up. ‘Baby, wake up!’ she’d say, ‘Wake up and close your legs! You have on a dress!’” she said. “So, I’d wake up and close my legs. A few minutes later, somehow I’d be asleep again and my head would fall back and my legs open up. Mother would nudge me.”
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